When it's cold outside (even in LA), there are few things as beneficial to a home as a furnace. It's the cornerstone of any cozy, temperate space. That said, a furnace can only do its job properly if it’s the right size for the space it’s heating. If it’s too big or too small, it won’t be effective enough to keep you … [Read more...]
Why Should I Invest in a Smart Thermostat?
Smart thermostats aren’t just a fancier way to control your home's temperature. Contemporary smart thermostats allow you far greater control over indoor temperature and humidity than any conventional thermostat could. That increased control will help you save money on power, use your HVAC more efficiently, and live … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Your Home’s HVAC for Fall
Pumpkin spice lattes are back in stores. People are swapping t-shirts for… long sleeve t-shirts. The days are getting ever-so-slightly shorter and leaves are getting ever-so-slightly crispier. There’s no denying it: fall is coming. And even here in California, it gets cooler in fall. Well, a little cooler anyway. Is … [Read more...]
5 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Heating Your House
When it's chilly outside, there is nothing better than a warm and cozy home to call your own. Keeping your house warm is a delicate dance between the right temperature, the best cost, and keeping the warmth you generate where it should be - inside your walls. Like with any dance, it’s easy to trip up sometimes and … [Read more...]
Improving Your Home’s Power Efficiency
It might sound like a ludicrous dream, but you don’t have to be actively frightened of your power bill. There are people--real people, not just celebrities and corporate executives--who just sort of… pay their bill. Then they get on with their day. Maybe they get a Jamba Juice. The day they paid their power bill. The … [Read more...]
