Tag Archives: ductwork

Preparing Your Home for the Cooler Season

It’s been a hot summer in Foothills, El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay, and Citrus Heights, but now temperatures are on the decline. Is your home ready? Fall is the perfect time to weatherize. There are 3 major parts of the home weatherization process, each of equal and synergistic importance to the other.

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?

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. 

The Easiest, Simplest, and Most Convenient HVAC Ever

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?

Duct Cleaning vs. Duct Sealing: A Quick Guide

Summer is in full swing here in the Foothills. For many, this means taking the time to ensure that their home is well-equipped to deal with the heat of the summer. Have you considered taking a closer look at your home’s ductwork? There’s a lot of talk about the importance of duct cleaning or duct sealing, but which one is right for your home? What is ductwork, anyway?

Get Your “Ducts” in a Row for Spring!

Get Your "Ducts" in a Row for Spring!

If you’re like most people in Folsom and El Dorado Hills, spring cleaning has been on your mind ever since the beautiful weather has returned. Chances are, though, your spring cleaning checklist isn’t quite as complete as you think it is. Perhaps you’ve been focusing up until now on de-cluttering and getting rid of dirt and grime buildup that may have accumulated over the course of the winter…But what about your home’s indoor air quality?

Addressing Your Indoor Air Quality

Addressing Your Indoor Air Quality

When it comes to indoor air quality, many Folsom and Sacramento residents find themselves in the dark. The quality of the air inside your home isn’t always something that can be determined at face value, but there are plenty of signs that can point the presence of issues.

So Your Ductwork isn’t Functioning. Don’t Panic — We’ve Got Ya.

So Your Ductwork isn't Functioning. Don’t Panic — We’ve Got Ya.

It’s important to view your home as a living system. Like humans and animals, homes are made up of a variety of moving parts, all of which influence each other to some degree. Imagine the ductwork in your home served as its lungs, moving treated air throughout the environment and resulting in a comfortable living space for you and your family. So…what if the lungs of your home stop functioning? 

Duct Insulation and Installation: A Quick Guide for Homeowners and Contractors

Duct Insulation and Installation: A Quick Guide for Homeowners and Contractors

Knowing about your ducts and the facets of a duct installation can help keep your wallet thick, and your home comfortable. Duct systems are used to deliver and remove conditioned and unconditioned air from a building or home. To install ductwork properly and effectively, it must be properly designed.