February 4, 2025

How Does Insulation Affect Your HVAC System’s Performance?

When it comes to your heating and cooling systems, you want to do everything possible to keep your utility bills under control. The more efficiently your system operates, the lower your bills will be. One significant factor that can impact the performance of your HVAC system is your home’s insulation. Here is how insulation enhances HVAC performance. What Is Household Insulation? Insulation is a material designed to reduce heat transfer between your home and the outdoors. It can be made of various materials, including natural fibers, glass, plastic, and recycled paper. Insulation is essential in your exterior walls, crawlspace, between each floor level, and attic. Consider it a barrier that helps retain heat inside your home during the winter and keeps cool air in during the summer. Better Control Indoor Temperature One of the biggest challenges affecting your HVAC system’s performance is varying temperatures. For instance, if your heating system generates warmth but your home continues to lose that heat, you’ll experience uncomfortable temperature fluctuations. Your heating system will have to run constantly to maintain your desired temperature setting. Insulation can help minimize these temperature variations. Excessive Wear and Tear Prevention When your heating or cooling system has to run...

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January 3, 2025

How to Maximize HVAC Efficiency During California’s Rainy Season

While the weather in Palm Desert, CA, can be beautifully sunny and warm, there is a rainy season from November through March. During this time, it’s essential to maximize the efficiency of your HVAC system for comfort as well as savings. This can include simple tasks you can complete yourself as well as things you should bring in a professional to deal with. Schedule Routine Maintenance At least once per year, you should have our team come to your residence to inspect your HVAC system. We check interior components, tighten electrical connections, and lubricate all the moving parts to ensure that everything is working properly. This is also a great opportunity for our professionals to spot minor issues that, if left unaddressed, could cause damage or even result in an expensive emergency breakdown. Before leaving, they will also recalibrate your system to ensure it runs as efficiently as possible to keep utility costs down. This maintenance appointment also allows us to assess the overall condition of your HVAC system. We can let you know if it’s coming close to the time when you’ll need to replace it. This provides you with plenty of time to plan and budget for a...

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May 11, 2020

A Guide to Fixing Hot Spots in Your Home

For many in Palm Desert, CA, the point of heading indoors is to get away from the outdoor heat. You already know that the summer months hit triple digits. When you head inside, however, you may still experience hot spots. The good news is that there are several ways to get rid of them. Our team at has been helping clients in your area do just that for several years. Here is some information about hot spots and how to overcome them. What Causes Indoor Hot Spots? Hot spots in a home are areas that the cool air cannot reach. In the winter, they are spots that cannot be reached by heated air. Whether it’s summer or winter, these problems may be due to: Poor ventilation High ceilings Duct leaks Room location Poor insulation Your home’s heating, cooling, and ventilation system have three jobs. It heats when it is cold, it cools when it is hot and it must be able to circulate that air to its intended destination. If the ventilation system is not operating well, you are not going to receive the majority of the output. Poor ventilation can be caused by leaks in the ducts if your...

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February 1, 2020

HVAC Troubleshooting Tips

While your furnace and air conditioner should each be serviced by an HVAC technician once a year, there are things you can do throughout the year to keep these units operating as efficiently as possible. Here are some easy things you can do that will add to the efficiency and longevity of your HVAC System. Check Filters You should inspect the filter in your furnace and air conditioner once a month when they’re in use, replacing them as needed. A dirty air filter reduces the amount of air that blows into your house and increases the amount of dust and allergens in the air. A dirty air filter also causes your equipment to work harder, thus reducing its lifespan. Keep Your Air Conditioner in the Shade When you have an AC unit installed, make sure it is located in a shady part of your yard. Direct sunlight on an air conditioner causes it to work much harder than it otherwise needs to. in Palm Desert installs air conditioner units and can answer any questions you may have about your cooling system. Keep Heat Sources Away From the Thermostat If you notice your home is getting much cooler than what the...

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