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July 14, 2020

Will Air Conditioning Remove Home Humidity?

Summer has arrived. Along with the warm weather comes the sticky humid air that makes being outdoors so uncomfortable. While some regions in the U.S. enjoy dry summer air, a rainstorm or cloudy day can change that quickly. The problem with humidity is it can follow you indoors. Without the right cooling system installed, being at home can be as uncomfortable as walking down the street. Air conditioners play a...

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June 13, 2020

Rooftop Air Conditioner vs. A Side-Yard Air Conditioner

There’s nothing quite like coming home after a long day of work to a living room cooled by air conditioning. However, before you can enjoy this luxury, there are a couple of steps of setting it up. First, you need to choose an AC at a store and purchase it. Then, you have to think about installation and the best practices of managing the air conditioner. Let’s focus on that...

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May 11, 2020

Most Recent HVAC Advancements

As with other categories of technology, HVAC technology never stands still for long. The rate of change in recent years has been truly astounding, resulting in a variety of impressive advancements that help to save energy, provide a longer service life, and increase the comfort of your home. If you’re in the market to upgrade or to replace your Anaheim home’s HVAC system, we at want you to be aware...

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April 15, 2020

Are UV Air Purifiers Worth It?

As a responsible homeowner, we at know that you want to do all you can to protect the health of your family. One possible health maintenance measure you may have heard of is filtering and purifying your Anaheim home’s air. Though this sounds good on the surface, it’s likely you have questions about the effectiveness of such measures. Specifically, filters that use UV light to kill harmful bacteria in the...

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March 18, 2020

What’s Causing Your Indoor Air Pollution?

We don’t always pay attention to the things we breathe in every day. Many of the particles we put into the air aren’t especially great for us, though. Breathing in harsh materials over an extended period of time can lead to some serious respiratory problems. That’s why it’s important to keep indoor air clean for you and your family. Here are some things that may be causing pollution in your...

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February 15, 2020

Do Plants Help Indoor Air Quality?

Can Plants Help to Improve Indoor Air Quality? Indoor air quality is something that more and more people are starting to pay attention to, and with good reason. Studies have shown that the concentration of airborne pollutants is generally two to five times higher indoors than it is outside. This number could even be much greater in homes that stay closed for most of the year with the AC or...

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February 6, 2020

Should I Repair or Replace my Furnace?

Despite your best efforts, you may wake up one day to realize that your furnace is blowing cold air or isn’t cycling properly. At this point, you have to decide whether to repair the furnace or replace it entirely. Let’s take a look at some issues to consider when making your choice. How Significant Is the Issue? If your furnace is covered in dust, it may be possible to fix...

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January 15, 2020

The Benefits of Insulating Your Attic

When is the last time you added insulation to your home’s attic? If you’re like an overwhelming majority of American homeowners, it has probably been years. There is a chance your attic is under-insulated. A properly insulated attic can have a profound impact on your in-home comfort and your heating and cooling system. At , we work with Orange County, California, homeowners to help them identify heating and cooling issues...

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January 3, 2020

Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important?

Breathing clean, fresh air is important. This not only applies to outdoor air pollution but also the air you breathe indoors. In fact, the air in your home may actually be dirtier than the air found outdoors. Windows and doors are often kept closed during the winter to preserve warmth, then kept closed again in the summer for the purpose of air conditioning. Since this could limit access to fresh...

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December 20, 2019

5 Tips To Improve Furnace Efficiency

As the winter months gradually roll in, you will have to rely on your furnace to keep your home warm. The last thing you would want is to have a heater that is either not working or inefficient. Before winter hits full swing, it is essential to improve the efficiency of your furnace by considering these five tips. 1. Replacing the Furnace Filter One of the key steps to tune-up...

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