If you are looking to take your HVAC system to the next level of comfort, you should consider installing a system that gives you more control over the temperature of your home. A multiple zone system does just that – it allows you to control the temperature in different “zones” in your home. Depending on how you set the system up, the zones can be simply be upstairs and downstairs,...
View Article Continue ReadingWe have been talking about air conditioning for a long time now. It’s been a long, hot summer and it doesn’t show any signs of stopping. Well, except for the calendar. As we head into September and as Fall quickly approaches, the temperatures will drop, your AC will no longer be needed and your heater will become necessary. The great part about Fall is that the temperatures usually stay pretty...
View Article Continue ReadingDo you know what a flex alert is? More importantly, do you know what to do if you receive a flex alert? Flex alerts were implemented this year are issued by the California Independent System Operators, which is an organization that monitors energy usage. According to their website, FlexAlert.org, “A Flex Alert is an urgent call to Californians to immediately conserve electricity and to shift demand to off-peak hours (after...
View Article Continue ReadingWe have told you about some great things you can do to help the environment. Now is the perfect time to reaffirm your commitment to a cleaner, greener earth or start a new one by joining people all over the world as they celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. People all over the world celebrate Earth Day by doing environmentally friendly activities and pledging to reduce their usage of resources....
View Article Continue ReadingThis month, millions of California homeowners will see a credit on their electricity bill that they can expect every April and October for years to come. The credits for Californians are funded by a statewide program to reduce greenhouse gas emission, fight climate change, and clean the air. In 2006 California passed the Global Warming Solutions Act with the goal of reducing carbon pollution by at least 15% by 2020....
View Article Continue ReadingThe HVAC system is like the heart of your home. It pumps cold or hot air to regulate temperature and comfort levels. Because it is so crucial, it is important to know the different parts of the system that makes your home a comfortable place. In this demonstration, Allen teaches us all about the different duct systems and vents found in the home!
Continue ReadingThere’s a new thermostat on the market and Alps has got it! It’s the Nest Learning Thermostat and it is a product that can save you money and energy. Kathy introduces this product in this short clip and, for more information, check out their website at http://nest.com/. Feel free to call us with any questions about the Nest or to have us install one in your home today!
Continue ReadingYou see it all the time, but probably don’t know exactly what it does or that there are several different types out there. Your ductwork is an integral part of your HVAC system and it’s good to have all the facts. In this short tutorial, Allen gives you all the information you need to know about the ductwork in your home!
Continue ReadingAre you getting the most for your comfort dollar? Whether your comfort system is old or new, in a new or old home, in an apartment of single-family home, there are many little things you can do to optimize it’s efficiency and mimimize your utility bills. They’re all definitely worth the small amount of time and expense they take, because in the long run, they’ll save you money. Outside the...
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