Your air conditioner is one of your home’s most important appliances for summer. It’s easy to overlook its maintenance, since it’s only used when the temperatures get hotter. Preventative maintenance keeps your AC working most efficiently and reduces the chances of breaking down during the busy season. Contact Element Home Solutions for Bay Area cooling services and maintenance. Continue reading
Keeping an older home cool during the summer can be a challenge. Many older buildings lack the ductwork found in more modern homes, and some simply don’t have the space for a good air conditioning unit. And yet, this doesn’t mean that you have to put up with an uncomfortably warm house this summer. There are ways to keep an older home cool with the help of a Bay Area heating and air installation company. Let’s go over just a few. Continue reading
Spring is finally here, but while you may be enjoying the warmer weather, you probably aren’t enjoying the higher pollen count if you suffer from allergies. While it’s nearly impossible to avoid all of the pollen in the air this spring, there’s still plenty that you can do to reduce your symptoms and not be too miserable. Here are some tips that should help. Continue reading
Most people don’t ever think about how important ductwork is to your HVAC system. If you are getting heat or air conditioning through your ductwork, you probably think that is the most important thing. Those ducts can get damaged, which impacts the air quality in your home, the energy efficiency of the HVAC unit, and your comfort. Learn more about how your ducts can be damaged and when to call Bay Area air duct services. Continue reading
At some point this spring, your HVAC system will switch over from heating to cooling. In this article, you’ll learn some ways to smoothly transition your HVAC system, and you’ll also learn whether you should be concerned about frequent switches between heating and cooling. Continue reading
Maintaining the comfort of your home is easy with Bryant heating and air conditioning systems. You have many different options, from heat pumps, air conditioners, ductless systems, and more. Here’s what to know about heat pumps and air conditioners. Continue reading
If you want to make your home more energy efficient and lower your monthly utility bills, installing a Mitsubishi heat pump is an excellent solution. However, the lifespan of a heat pump is still up for debate. Most experts will say that a standard residential heat pump will last between 10 and 15 years, but some will tell you that a good heat pump can last up to 25 years, especially if it receives regular maintenance. Continue reading
Installing a Mistubishi heat pump in your home is a good way to increase your HVAC system and lower your utility bills, but you still need to know how to get the most out of it. First of all, try to avoid making huge jumps in the temperature when adjusting your thermostat. Quickly turning up the heat by several degrees in the winter will only activate your backup heater, which is wildly inefficient. Instead, adjust your thermostat gradually. Your heat pump will stay on longer, but it will heat your home more efficiently and use less energy. Continue reading
Heating your home with gas is generally cheaper and more efficient, but it’s not a perfect system. Gas heaters tend to have a higher carbon footprint and more maintenance costs. Electric systems are generally more expensive month-to-month, but the initial investment can be lower than a gas system. If you’re thinking about converting from gas to electric, here are some things to consider about your HVAC in San Jose. Continue reading
As its name implies, a heat pump works by transferring heat from one location to another. In the case of a home HVAC system, this usually means transferring heat from indoors to the outside or vice versa. For example, a heat pump might cool a home by taking the warm air inside and “pumping” it outdoors. It can also heat a home on a cold day by transferring heat energy from the air outside into the house. Continue reading
