Monthly Archives: September 2015

Early Fall Energy Efficiency

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 FolsomEl Dorado HillsCitrus Heights and Granite Bay can benefit from focusing on as we continue to transition into fall.

3 Expensive Reasons to Clean Your HVAC Filter Today

3 Expensive Reasons to Clean Your HVAC Filter Today

This sweet elderly customer of ours had the unfortunate experience of an AC breakdown this Summer. When we went out to her home to fix the unit, what we discovered made us shiver. While we’ve talked at great length about the benefits of heating and cooling maintenance, now it’s time to show you why we stress it.

Our Heating & Cooling Preventive Maintenance Deal

Our Heating & Cooling Preventive Maintenance Deal

At the end of the day, there’s really nothing more important for homeowners in FolsomEl Dorado HillsCitrus 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.

Introducing the Milgard Essence Door (Finally!)

Introducing the Milgard Essence Door (Finally!)

To many rustic, country-loving homeowners in the Sacramento and El Dorado Hills area, it’s been a great disappointment that Milgard doesn’t offer their premium wood frame Essence series as a Patio Door. This Summer, Milgard heard our cries and introduced the Essence series Sliding Patio Door. Besides being offered in 16 different exterior colors, it’s also backed by the Milgard Full Lifetime Warranty including Glass Breakage Coverage. 

What’s your Indoor Air Quality IQ?

What’s your Indoor Air Quality IQ?

This late summer season is a great time for homeowners in El Dorado Hills, Citrus Heights, Folsom, and beyond to start thinking about ways to improve home efficiency (aka “home performance”) as we make the transition into a new season. There are a lot of different elements that need to be taken into consideration when striving to improve home efficiency, some of which can actually affect the health of you and your family.

Why California Homeowners Shouldn’t Ignore Routine Ductwork Cleaning

Why California Homeowners Shouldn’t Ignore Routine Ductwork Cleaning

There are countless homeowners in the El Dorado Hills, Sacramento, Folsom, Granite Bay areas, and beyond that rely on ductwork to keep them comfortable throughout the year—especially during the hot summer months. Many don’t even realize how much of an impact ductwork, the piping that ventilates heated and cooled air throughout the home, has on their lives, as it’s truly something that we tend to take for granted. 

3 Reasons We Struggled to Like Apple Music: Part 3 of 3

3 Reasons We Struggled to Like Apple Music: Part 3 of 3

Much like the anticipated Google+ with social media, Apple Music was a thinly veiled attempt to monopolize the music streaming industry. As Spotify and Apple-product lovers, we naturally had to put it to the test. And so, the Apple Music Experiment was born. If you’ve been following our journey, you know how the app itself and the content of the app fare with its users. Today, we’ll share Part 3 of our Experiment: Is Apple Music better than other services?

4 Reasons Why AC Maintenance is Key

The dog days of summer here in El Dorado Hills and the Foothills area have been taking their toll on home systems, especially air conditioning systems. AC wear and tear is not just a slow-building annoyance – it creates a set of risks that homeowners should consider. Here are 4 major reasons why AC maintenance is key.