You may have heard about UV lighting, which generates light beyond the spectrum we can perceive. It’s one of the things that makes those t-shirts glow in the dark, and can create some really nifty effects for Halloween. But there’s more to it than just an interesting visual look. UV lighting can play a huge …
Read MoreSouthern California experiences some of the mildest winters in the continental United States. Our “heating season” usually means a few cool days, some slighter colder nights, and the occasional rainfall. You need to have a working heating system for this time, but it isn’t as major a concern for most homes as keeping the air …
Read MoreHere in Palm Springs, CA furnace repair issues matter more than you might think. We live in a desert, which certainly means hot days. But nights can get very cold and if your furnace goes on the fritz, you could be looking at a chilly and uncomfortable household until you get it fixed. Learning to …
Read MoreRadiant heating is a unique form of heating that involves warming your home through the floor. It offers a number of advantages over traditional heating systems and here in Palm Springs, CA heating trends tend to favor its use over other systems. “Can I put radiant heating in my home?” you ask. The answer is …
Read MoreMany people don’t understand how in-depth a maintenance appointment is, which is one of the reasons why scheduling a maintenance appointment can be overlooked. Annual heater maintenance involves a lot more than a quick visual inspection of your system. There are multiple steps involved, as well as thorough inspection and cleaning. To help you understand …
Read MorePalm Springs isn’t a location known for the bone-rattling cold that whips through it every winter. People flock here from December through February to take advantage of average highs in the balmy and relaxing 70s. But no place on Earth can expect an ideal warm climate all the time, and Palm Springs does experience fluctuations …
Read MoreWhen your heating system stops working, your first instinct is probably to call up your HVAC technician right away. That isn’t actually a bad idea. However, there are a few things you’ll probably want to check first. Even if you do end up needing to call a professional, it helps to have an inkling of …
Read MoreWhen you are looking to have a new furnace installed for your home, you’ll have a lot of different stats to consider. Perhaps the most important to examine is the efficiency rating, which gives you an idea of how much a furnace will cost to run during the year. The efficiency rating for a furnace …
Read MoreThe New Year has arrived, and you’re probably already making plans for various home improvement projects for the coming 12 months. We’d like to take this opportunity to offers a few or our own suggestions for ways to improve your home’s heating and cooling system, as well as its indoor air quality. And they’re remarkably …
Read MoreSaving money with heating and cooling in a home is something that’s on people’s minds more than ever. It’s not enough that you receive adequate temperatures through the year; you want to make sure that you don’t pay more for it than necessary. With the advancing technology of heating and air conditioning, it is now …
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