December 11, 2015

Improving the Quality of Air Inside Your Home

During the cooler months of the year, it’s common for us to keep our house more closed up. We don’t leave windows open, we don’t leave doors open, and we are generally less likely to let the outside air into our homes. All of this is great for keeping the temperature our home more comfortable, however, it’s not great for the quality of the air in our homes. Think about...

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December 4, 2015

Preparing Your Home for Winter

While temperatures have been cooling off recently, we still aren’t to the coldest part of the year. However, it will be upon us sooner than you might expect. And while temperatures in Southern California don’t get extremely cold, they do warrant turning on the heater to help keep your home comfortable. Any time you turn on your HVAC system, you have the opportunity to be more energy efficient. That’s why...

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November 24, 2015

Benefits of a Blower Door Test

One of the ways that we determine the efficiency of a home is through a blower door test.  This allows us to see where air is leaking out of a home.  Think about it, if you have 50 little leaks in your home that all let out a little bit of air, that can really add up.  In most homes, we find enough leaks that it would be like permanently...

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November 17, 2015

Toys for Tots Drive 2015

For the months of November and December, we are raising support for Toys for Tots!  Toys for Tots is an organization that collects and distributes toys to less fortunate children.  Here’s where you come in.  For every toy that you donate, we will match that toy with another toy.  In addition, if you donate a toy, we will upgrade you to a Wi-Fi thermostat at no cost with any installation job...

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November 12, 2015

The Best Time for HVAC Repairs

In our business, we get a lot of calls for HVAC repairs when it’s either really hot or it’s really cold. Because we live in Orange County, an area where the temperature is temperate most of the year, most people don’t use their AC as much as someone who lives in Arizona, or heater as much as someone in Alaska. We might have it set to heat our homes, or...

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November 5, 2015

4 Ways to Save Energy in Your Home

Here at Alps, we are passionate about helping homeowners save money on their energy bills. Fortunately, there are more ways to save energy than just installing a new HVAC system. Because of this, we thought we would share a few tips outside of the HVAC world to help you save money. Home Electronics Be sure to plug your home electronics into a power strip. When you aren’t using them, simply...

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October 31, 2015

Three Things Trending in Energy Efficiency

Saving money on your home’s energy bills is a hot topic. From solar panels to smart thermostats, there are a lot of options for saving money. We scoured the web and found a few interesting ideas that you can take and apply to your home. Some of these ideas take old principles, but apply them in new ways, while others are new technologies that could change the way homes are...

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August 27, 2015

What Homeowners Need to Know About Insulating An Attic

Attic insulation is a very important part of owning a home. Proper insulation means better heating in the winter and better cooling in the summer. According to the Department of Energy, stabilizing temperatures can reduce a home energy bill by as much as fifty percent. Important factors to consider include: Choosing the Right Material. Before starting a project, research what material works best for you. Loose fill blows insulation fiber...

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August 13, 2015

Why You Should Consider a Ductless AC Unit

A ductless air conditioner can circulate cool air without the use of traditional air ducts. These systems can be more cost-effective than conventional HVAC systems, but offer many practical benefits. Easy to Install. Unlike traditional HVAC systems, ductless AC units can be installed in less than one day. Having a professional team install a complex system of ducts and air vents can take much longer, depending on the size of...

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August 6, 2015

Solutions for a Cold Office Building

If you haven’t heard yet, there has been a discussion going on about the temperature in office buildings. To summarize, many women feel that office buildings are too cold, often having to go outside to frequently just to thaw out. Additionally, this has been linked to a history of men (who wear full suits in the summer) setting the temperature in the building. The most comfortable temperature that each building...

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