The holidays are almost here, and temperatures are beginning to drop in Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Sacramento. While California benefits from a warmer climate than most states in the country, this isn’t to say that our winters don’t see a handful of uncomfortably cold days. This is the time of year when many homeowners start wondering whether or not their heating systems are ready for the weather ahead of us.
Avoiding Emergency Heating Repair
Living in the Foothills means experiencing mostly pleasant weather throughout much of the year. California may not be known for its rough winters, but that doesn’t mean it’s always warm. Ensuring your heating system is prepared for the winter is extremely important, both to ensure that you and your family are comfortable the entire season through, and also to avoid the expenses of an emergency heating repair.
4 Reasons It's Not Too Early for Heating Maintenance
The weather may still be gorgeous, but there’s no getting around the fact that fall is here in the Foothills. Cooler temperatures are on their way whether or not you want to admit it, and once they hit, they’ll be here to stay for a while. While you’ve no doubt spent the summer enjoying the beautiful weather and not thinking about your home heating system, it’s time to put things into perspective and consider focusing on heating maintenance.
Uneven Home Heating & Cooling: What's the Deal?
When it comes to complaints about home energy efficiency, we hear all kinds of different things from homeowners in the Foothills. Some concerns seem to pop up time and time again, however, and one of the most common issues we hear about is uneven heating and cooling throughout the home. It’s a problem you might associate with old home with systems that have not been well-maintained, but did you know this issue can happen just as easily in newer homes?
Early Fall Energy Efficiency
Early fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Foothills. It’s also a time for slowing down, which means taking a moment to look at whether or not you’re ready for winter. Cooler temps will be here before you know it, and there are a few things that all residents in Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Citrus Heights and Granite Bay can benefit from focusing on as we continue to transition into fall.
Our Heating & Cooling Preventative Maintenance Deal
At the end of the day, there’s really nothing more important for homeowners in Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Citrus Heights (and beyond) than being comfortable at home. True home comfort can be difficult to achieve if your heating and cooling systems aren’t up to par, and this is one of the biggest problems that people run into around this time of year.
The Easiest, Simplest, and Most Convenient HVAC Ever
It’s no secret that Heating and Air Conditioning is tricky, complicated, and almost never user-friendly. But what if it was? What if you could press a button, and the system would actually work perfectly? Better yet, it worked quicker than the old hunk of metal and ductwork? What if this magic system cost less than the average HVAC to purchase and to run?
Nest Refreshes Product Line to Help Unify the "Thoughtful Home"
Nest Labs left no stone unturned today with four announcements that updated and unified Nest's offerings. The new Nest products will be available for purchase directly from California Energy Services. The Nest Cam was unveiled (bye Dropcam) with 1080p video quality, a new stand, and improvements on features. The second generation Nest Protect has improved smoke detection. The Nest Learning Thermostat is getting a software update that provides better integrations with Cam and Protect. And finally, the redesigned Nest app that allows you to control all your Nest products from one place.
Does the Nest Thermostat Really Save Energy?
The well-known “Smart” thermostat claims to save you
Don't Have an Attic Access For a New Furnace?
People don't like having holes put in their homes. Often times home builders don't think about equipment access during construction. This leaves little or no access to replace a furnace in the attic. Often times homeowners put off or have reserves with having a new furnace installed because they don't want an eyesore.