Things are more expensive than they ever have been, or at least it feels like that a lot of the time. Back in the day, you might have been able to get a powerful HVAC system for just a few hundred dollars, and run it on gas or electricity that cost a fraction of what it does today. But with higher demand on the power grid or gas grid, means higher prices to pay per month. And systems aren’t cheap today either.
So, what’s the good news? There are some amazing industry shifts happening right now that we urge our customers to examine in detail and take advantage of. Renewable energy is becoming more affordable and efficient, and high-efficiency HVAC systems like heat pumps are becoming more popular and affordable. And to balance it all out, tax credits and rebates could knock a lot off the price of a new heating installation in Walnut Creek.
Keep reading to learn more.
It’s no secret that our consumption of electricity at home has dramatically increased over the past few decades. A home in the 1980s used far less electricity than a home today, now that we have access to so many helpful and nifty devices that keep our lives productive, fun, and healthy. Your HVAC system is part of that list of appliances, and many HVAC systems run competently on electricity to the point where we’re seeing a bit of an energy revolution in the HVAC industry.
Not many people outside of the Bay Area understand just how mild our climate is. They think “Oh, California, that means scorching hot temperatures for half of the year,” but that’s really not even close. Our summers can get a little warm and humid, but not nearly as hot as notorious locations in Southern California, and our winters still hit with a strong chill. That means the name of the game here is finding appropriate HVAC equipment that can help your home deal with mild temperatures.
This is typically the time of year that homeowners throughout San Ramon are using their heaters on a daily basis, not necessarily shopping for a new system. But if your heater has reached the end of its run, your situation is different, and you’re likely in a rush to find a new heater, now! We urge you to consider your options, and not buy the first system you can find in your budget, as this can be a mistake not only in the installation, but over the years if the system’s efficiency doesn’t meet the needs of your home.
Ductless air conditioning systems have a lot of advantages to offer. However, they also have a number of unique considerations that need to be taken into account when it comes to preventive maintenance. If you’re a new ductless mini split owner, or you’ve never bothered to schedule maintenance for your older ductless system before, we highly recommend you take a look below to see what we mean. It could save you thousands of dollars in the long run. 
We’ve only got a couple of weeks before the weather starts to warm up. If you think that your current air conditioner might not have the chops to get you through another California summer, now is a pretty good time to replace it. There are a lot of different options available when it comes to cooling systems, some of which you may never even have considered before. Let’s have a look at one of those options, the heat pump, and how it can benefit you this season.