Irvine Posts

Why Install a Hydronic Floor Heating System in Orange County

October 1st, 2012

One of the hottest additions to Orange County home heating in recent years is the hydronic floor heating system – a combination of classic hydronic boiler technology and carefully design work that can actually have heat radiating out of the floorboards in your home.

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Plumbing Tip: What Does a Drain Trap Do?

September 24th, 2012

There are many components in an Orange County home’s plumbing system but few require as much persistent homeowner attention as a drain trap.

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HVAC Tip 1: Factors Contributing to Poor Air Quality

September 10th, 2012

The truth is that most people don’t even realize that they have poor indoor air quality in their Irvine homes. It is imperative that you be aware of this problem if it exists. The following are some signs and symptoms that point towards poor air quality.

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Plumbing Tip : Common Causes of Plumbing Noises

July 2nd, 2012

With something as important as your Irvine plumbing system, you want to be sure that everything is working correctly and effectively. Many people, though, will ignore the signs that something is wrong as long as the water flows when it is supposed to.

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Heat Pump Air Duct Requirements

April 9th, 2012

The concerns about climate change and the rising costs of energy production has inspired a lot of experimentation with new technologies in Orange County heat pumps. Standard choices are being re-evaluated and new designs are changing the requirements for various parts.

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Plumbing FAQ 4: Why Won’t My Heat Pump Start?

January 30th, 2012

Plumbing experts in Irvine advise home owners that if you are having trouble with your heat pump, you may be surprised to learn that it is probably not the heat pump that is to blame, especially if the trouble is that it simply won’t start up.

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What is an Electric Furnace? A Question from Foothill Ranch

November 23rd, 2011

There are many types of furnaces available in Foothill Ranch that use a variety of energy sources to operate. Gas furnaces use natural or propane gas, boilers and radiators use water, heated by electricity.

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Happy Halloween Weekend! (and Surprising Sources of Indoor Air Pollution)

October 28th, 2011

Everyone from Saddleback wishes you a happy Halloween Weekend! Have a spooky (but safe) time! Our scary warning of the day is about indoor air pollution. Indoor air pollution is a major problem for millions…

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Allergens Affected by Indoor Air Quality Systems: A Guide from Saddleback Plumbing

October 19th, 2011

Indoor air quality devices are designed to capture and remove certain allergens from the air, but what exactly is being removed and how would those allergens affect your health if left to circulate in your Irvine home?

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