Summertime usually calls for a lot of fun and a lot of sunshine. This usually brings with it lots of heat and, therefore, lots of air conditioning use. The air conditioning system is usually the highest draw of electricity and energy from your home. However, there are ways to cool your home without breaking the energy – or the money- bank! For more tips and tricks, connect with us on...
View Article Continue ReadingYou’ve probably seen HVAC ducts at some point in your life. Those silver space-age looking tubes that deliver hot and cold air to a home or building. But did you know that ductwork insulation is a major key in getting them to properly do their job? Ductwork insulation is important because it ensures that the air traveling through the ductwork will stay at the desired temperature and that the air...
View Article Continue ReadingReplacing the ducts in your home can sometimes be more cost efficient than duct cleaning. Here are some signs that your ducts need replacing!
Continue ReadingEven though your kids might spend part of her day in a summer program, you can still seize the learning opportunities that arise naturally during the more leisurely summer months. Children continue to learn during the summer — just in a different way. Studies have shown that free, unstructured time gives the brain a chance to integrate and expand on what was absorbed through more structured activities. Summer is an excellent time...
View Article Continue ReadingFor both efficiency and long-term cost, it is important to match your indoor and your outdoor HVAC unit!
Continue ReadingAt Alps Air Conditioning & Heating, we get a lot of calls from people with questions about their HVAC system. Kathy talks about some easy fixes for the most common problems that people call in for. These fixes can save you from having to pay for a service call and can keep your system running smoothly!
Continue ReadingThere are several options available when it comes to upgrading your heating and air-conditioning systems. Because Alps is taking part in different energy upgrade programs throughout California, they are able help navigate customers through the process of getting rebates on upgrading to energy-efficient systems. Alps even takes care of the paperwork! Allen explains a couple of the options available and sheds a little light on some of the rebate programs.
Continue ReadingIt’s official: summer is here! It won’t be long before the sweltering heat has you running to your air-conditioned home for cover. For many people, this idea is one that incites fear of large energy bills. Fear not! Here are some tips for keeping your home cool this summer without breaking the bank. Close Your Windows: It may seem counterintuitive, but on hot summer days, opening the windows will often...
View Article Continue ReadingIn the world of HVAC, there are many areas where people don’t even realize that they are wasting energy and money. These issues are usually easily resolved, you just need to be aware of them. Allen explains some of the most common Money Savers & Wasters in the HVAC world.
Continue ReadingAccording to www.energystar.gov, a yearly tune-up of your heating and cooling system can improve efficiency and comfort and pre-season check-ups can prevent future problems and unwanted costs. While there are certainly some steps that you can and should take to maintain your air conditioning system, such as regularly changing or cleaning the filters, it’s best to leave the tune-up process to a qualified HVAC professional. A trained air conditioning specialist...
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