Blog for Plumbing, Heating, and Air in San Diego County

Ideal Thermostat Settings The first step to making sure that your thermostat settings are ideal for the time of day and season is to ensure that the thermostat itself is installed in the proper location. An interior wall near the center of the house is the ideal location. Try to avoid direct sunlight, doors, windows, […]

Warning Signs Your Furnace Is Failing We take a lot of things for granted and assume that they will work when we turn them on. Often it’s better to be prepared when something major breaks so you can make an informed decision on the next step. Here are some common warning signs that your furnace […]

Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air? Waking up in a very cold house is not the best way to start your day. If your furnace is blowing cold air, there are a few things that you can check yourself before calling us. Thermostat Make sure your thermostat fan is set to “auto.” Set to […]

Heat Pump vs. Furnace   HEAT PUMP FURNACE Winters that average 30º – 40º F Winters that dip below freezing Areas with low electric rates Don’t depend on outdoor temperature to convert to heat Also an air conditioner Requires a separate air conditioner if you want air conditioning Moves the heat that already exists from […]

Warning Signs Your Water Heater Is Failing Do you know how old your water heater is? When was the last time you flushed your tanked water heater? When was the last time that you did a visual inspection around your water heater? Most homeowners turn on their hot water faucet without a second thought. But […]

Keeping Your Pipes Healthy When was the last time you really stopped to consider what you are putting down your drains and toilets? Are your pipes healthy? If you have ever had water damage or any other plumbing issue, then you know how serious these can be. They also seem to always happen at the […]

Inside Air vs. Outside Air: Which Could Be Worse? When we think about air quality, we naturally assume that staying indoors would be safer and healthier. But consider your inside air vs. outside air: which could be worse? COMMON OUTDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS ozone particulate matter nitrogen dioxide sulfur dioxide carbon monoxide toxic air pollutants Source: […]

Why Regular Furnace Maintenance Is Important Safety Your family’s safety is always top priority. This is why regular furnace maintenance is necessary. This should include: Cleaning and adjusting the burner assembly Cleaning the ignition assembly Inspecting the heat exchanger Testing safety controls Cleaning or replacing air filters With proper inspection and maintenance, you can heat […]

Why Pulling Permits Is Important Are you considering replacing or installing a water heater, air conditioner, or furnace? Did you know that these are just some of the appliances that need permits? A permit may seem like something that isn’t important or that you can skip, but this step is very important. It ensures that […]

The Most Common Questions Received by Our Customer Service Representatives Our customer service representatives are often asked the same few questions. Here are some of them: Can I speak to a technician? Our technicians are always out in the field and cannot take calls to answer questions. Can I get an estimate over the phone? […]

Fun Water Heater Facts Before hot water heaters, people had to find natural ways to heat water, such as fire and hot springs. In 1868, Benjamin Waddy Maughan invented the first instantaneous domestic water heater named the geyser, after Icelandic gushing hot springs. He heated cold water by flowing it through pipes that exposed to […]

Preparing For Fall and Winter Cooler temperatures are on their way. Check your water heater and HVAC system to make sure that everything is still working properly after the hot summer. This will prepare you for fall and winter. Your Checklist Water Heater: We tend to use more hot water in the fall and winter. […]