Having leaky ducts in your home might not sound like that big of a deal, but they are. While people associate plumbing leaks with mold growth and other terrible consequences, what can be so bad about air leaking from your ducts? Well, this can be an expensive problem that will give you some headaches down the line.
Leaking air can stress your air conditioner and heater out, it can raise your energy bills substantially, and also cause your home to feel less comfortable. All that conditioned air you’re paying for could be flying right out of your home from under your nose without duct sealing in San Ramon, CA.
Not only do we want to talk about why leaking ducts are bad, but we also want to talk about why duct sealing services are so good! Keep reading to find out.
Here’s a fact we bet you didn’t know about your water heater: when more water passes through it, it suffers from wear and tear than it wouldn’t otherwise. This isn’t a bad thing, because we wouldn’t tell you not to use your water heater. It’s precisely why you got a water heater, right?
Water heaters are a vital part of our daily lives. We work on them day in and day out, so we know just how much homeowners depend on them. That means that any issues that surface with a water heater should be addressed as soon as possible. Otherwise, you could see yourself taking a cold shower on the one day you wish you had hot water.
While we might be under the impression that summer is starting to wind down, we’d be lying if we said that there weren’t several hot days still ahead. Your air conditioner is still going to be useful well into September, especially here in California. So, in order to talk about something relevant, we’ve decided to discuss some AC issues you could be running into.
Did you know that there are other types of air conditioners aside from window units and central AC systems? We’re sorry, we didn’t mean to blow your mind. There have been a lot of advancements in technology for the HVAC industry over the last decade. We’d like to talk about some of these advancements and where they can fit into your life–and your home.
What constitutes safe air? What about clean air? One person’s home might feel cleaner than another’s, and vice versa. These questions aren’t meant to blow your mind, they’re meant to get you thinking about systems that can better make your home’s air clean, safe, and comfortable. By utilizing technology like an air purifier, you can eliminate odors and harmful germs that can make you sick and unhappy.
When was the last time you considered the age of your air conditioner? No, we’re not trying to stress you out. Air conditioners have a lifespan but many homeowners don’t know that. Just like a car that has several hundred miles on the odometer, if you depend on it for travel, you might need to look at replacing it with a more reliable car. Your air conditioner is no different.
Let’s say that your air conditioner breaks down on one of the hottest days of the year and you have the option of having it fixed by an amateur or a pro. Who do you choose? Obviously, the amateur has a cheaper price tag for their service, and sometimes they might be a family member so you can trust them, right? Wrong!
When people think of air conditioners, the first image in their minds is of a conventional central air conditioning system. If we were writing this blog post 20 years ago, that image would be the only option for their cooling needs. However, in the 21st century, there are other options for cooling systems, and many homeowners don’t know what they are.
Refrigerant is a vital component of the cooling process, so much so that we perform recharges on AC refrigerant lines as often as we can. Making sure your air conditioner stays full of refrigerant in order to thoroughly cool your home is one of the most important aspects of