Using a Reversed Ceiling Fans in Winter for Heating

Using a Reversed Ceiling Fans in Winter for Heating

During the summer, your ceiling fans are excellent for keeping your house cool. Did you know that ceiling fans can also improve the warmth and comfort of your house during the winter? In addition to providing warmth, ceiling fans can reduce energy use when utilized in the winter. Every homeowner in the High Desert will…

5 Essential Winter HVAC Efficiency Tips

5 Essential Winter HVAC Efficiency Tips

We are nearly officially in the midst of winter, so we really need our heating and cooling systems to be in good working order. It is crucial to the warmth and comfort of our home during the eagerly anticipated winter holidays. However, there are some guidelines we need to adhere to in order to maintain…

Winter Maintenance for Commercial HVAC Systems

Winter Maintenance for Commercial HVAC Systems

Making sure your commercial HVAC system is in working order will help keep your High Desert business warm during the winter. Inconsistent temperatures, a drop in indoor air quality, and unplanned machine shutdowns are a few wintertime issues your commercial HVAC system may have to deal with. Temperature Variations Does your HVAC system vary between…

Understanding Heat Pump Defrost Cycles

In order to keep you warm, a heat pump transports heat from the outside air to the interior. The moisture in the air freezes on the heat exchanger when it is cold outdoors (in the mid-30F range). To remove this ice from the exchanger, the defrost cycle begins. If the exchanger isn’t defrosted, the device…

Options for Heating Your Home

Options for Heating Your Home

There are a few choices available in Southern California for heating homes: Install a gas furnace: Gas furnaces use natural gas as their fuel source to create heat through combustion. Install a heat pump: they don’t produce heat on their own. Instead, they bring heat energy from the outside into the house. Install a dual-fuel system:…

Understanding How Heat Pumps Work and Save Money

Understanding How Heat Pumps Work and Save Money

The high desert climate might help moderate temperatures, but it’s not enough to avoid the need for reliable heating and cooling. One option to consider is a heat pump. In the High Desert area, this method of indoor climate control can handle both warming and air conditioning duty. Heat pumps are well-known for their high…

How Heat Pumps can Help You Save this Winter

How Heat Pumps can Help You Save this Winter

Conventional central cooling and heating systems consume a lot of energy, affecting the environment negatively. If you are a business owner or homeowner who is keen on conserving energy, you should consider installing a heat pump in place of a central HVAC system. Some of the advantages of a heat pump are: A heat pump…

Heat Pump Basics for High Desert Residents

Heat Pump Basics for High Desert Residents

Many people are confused about how heat pumps differ from other kinds of heating and air conditioning systems. Knowing the basics of heat pump operation and maintenance is important for people who already have them.  For others, learning the advantages may be an incentive for considering switching to a heat pump for heating and cooling…