Have you ever walked into a room in your home and noticed a strange smell? Or you were working indoors and started feeling dizzy, sneezing, and coughing. If you can relate to either of the two, there is one possibility! Your home’s indoor air quality is less than ideal. Less than ideal indoor air quality […]
HVAC ducts and air vents are hidden components of your HVAC system, and they are responsible for ensuring adequate air circulation in your home. The hidden HVAC ductwork may malfunction, causing excess dust, uneven room temperatures, high electricity bills, and other air duct issues. While some homeowners may keep up with regular HVAC maintenance and […]
Switching from gas heat to a heat pump can lower energy costs, improve efficiency, and provide year-round comfort in Coachella Valley. Making theswitch from gas heat to a heat pump could mean big savings on your energy bills! Not only that, but you could also qualify for a $3,000 rebate by making the switch. If […]
Has it ever occurred to you why the use of gas heat is heavily criticized today? If not, here is why. Gas heaters use natural gas as the main source of fuel. For heat to be released, natural gas has to be burned in large quantities. This releases carbon dioxide, which is believed to be […]
California introduced a way for you to save energy costs, care for the environment, and get rewarded for it. How cool is that? The new Energy Solutions TECH Incentives program is a rebate program targeting mostly homeowners using inefficient HVAC systems who are willing to upgrade to more energy-efficient solutions. If you live in the […]
How to Know When You Need a New Heater Heating is one of the most important things in the winter. A new heating system saves you money on energy costs in the long run, so buying a new one is an investment for your future. Because of newer technology that reduces fumes and chemical emissions, […]
TL;DR: A light burning smell after first use is often dust burn-off. Musty odors suggest moisture or dirty filters. A sulfur/rotten-egg smell can mean a gas leak—turn the system off, ventilate, leave, and call your gas utility from outside. That unusual smell that runs when the heater is on can be pretty intimidating. Your worries […]
Introduction: SEER vs. SEER2 (What changed?) SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) measures the cooling efficiency of central air conditioners and heat pumps. In 2023, the industry moved to SEER2, a more realistic test method. Numbers aren’t directly 1-to-1 with legacy SEER, but the rule still holds: higher SEER2 = better cooling efficiency. For heat pump […]