One of the early warning signs that a heating system needs professionals to repair it is when strange, often unpleasant smells start to come from the vents. The smell of rotten eggs, burning wires, and mold can all point to major problems. There are some odors that are only minor issues, but when you have …
This is a question that we sometime hear from our clients: “Why am I finding cold and hot spots around my house?” This is a result of uneven heating and cooling, and there are a number of different reasons for it to occur. We’ll look at some of the more common as well as what …
Last week we addressed an issue that can affect furnaces that still use a standing pilot light: the flame changing to a color other than blue, which often means the pilot light is burning something besides methane, which can lead to the release of toxic chemicals. Sometimes, it can also indicate that the furnace is leaking …
You don’t have many opportunities to turn on your heating system in Southern California. When you do start to run the heater, you might be surprised at discovering odd and unpleasant odors coming from the vents. What’s this about… and is it something you need to worry about? There’s no single cause for strange odors …
If you have either a gas or electric furnace in your home, you’ll get sporadic use out of it over the winter season. Temperatures can get cool during the evenings, even here in the deserts of California, and it’s probably around November when you’ll find yourself switching on the furnace to provide occasional warmth. (We …
The nights are turning cooler now that it’s December, although the day time still enjoys highs in the 70s and 80s. We can soon expect even cooler nights, and that means heating systems will start to come on for comfort. We understand that running a heater in your home isn’t often on your mind here …
Palm 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 …
When 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 …
To an extent, heating repairs are inevitable. After all, heating systems degrade over time like everything else. The primary goal, however, should be to ensure that your heating system lasts as long as physically possible before needing replacement. Frequent need for repair is often caused by a lack of proper maintenance, which shortens the life …
If you’ve used a heat pump in your home during the winter season, then you may have noticed the outside unit starting to ice over. This isn’t necessarily a problem, especially if the temperature outside is already sub-freezing. However, it’s still something that you should keep a close eye on. Let’s take a look at …
