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

End of Summer Air Conditioner Maintenance As summer comes to an end, kids go back to school and work kicks into high gear again. Schedules are more hectic and routines are being adjusted. Cooler temperatures are around the corner and your air conditioner will surely welcome the break. But do you know how to care […]

Why Is My Air Conditioner Leaking? The last thing you want to see in the middle of a San Diego summer is a leaking air conditioner. Why does this happen? Condensation: One possible reason is a broken condensate pump or power isn’t getting to the pump. A clogged condensate drain line will also cause water […]

Common Summer Plumbing Problems Summer is a time to relax and let your brain recharge, but don’t let your guard down regarding your plumbing. Here are some common plumbing problems homeowners face during the summer. Clogged Garbage Disposal Summer = barbecues Don’t dispose of all of that grease or food waste in your garbage disposal […]

Why Is My A/C Blowing Warm Air? Troubleshooting the Most Common Air Conditioner Issues The last thing that you want is your A/C blowing warm air during a heat wave or in the middle of summer. Find out what can cause this to happen. Thermostat Is Set to “Heat” This is more common than you […]

Interesting and Fun Facts About A/C Before air conditioners were there to keep things nice and comfortable, people would use big blocks of ice to keep cool. In fact, the output ratings of the first air conditioners were measured based on how much ice would’ve been needed to achieve the same cooling power! Children had […]

Water Conditioner vs. Water Softener   WATER CONDITIONER WATER SOFTENER Reduces scaling in pipes Reduces scaling in pipes Reduces white or yellow-ish spots around faucets and drains Reduces white or yellow-ish spots around faucets and drains Does not waste water back-flushing a brine tank Regularly back-flushes the brine tank Retains calcium and magnesium Replaces the […]

Humidity in the Home Here in San Diego, the ideal indoor humidity level is between 30% and 50%. What happens if your humidity level is too high? Mold growth Peeling paint or wallpaper Decay of wooden floor joists and subflooring Increase in pests Dust mites To avoid having any of these problems, use your air […]

Preparing For Vacation Planning a vacation and preparing for it is not only exciting, but can also be overwhelming. Whether you choose to remember everything or create a to-do list, don’t forget to prepare your water heater, air conditioner or furnace for your absence. Plumbing Vacation Mode: If your water heater has vacation mode, you […]

HVAC Maintenance Tips For Pet Owners Every pet owner knows that their beloved pet has dander. Even breeds that don’t shed will have dander. Below are tips for pet owners that you can take to help your HVAC system work as efficiently as possible. Steps You Can Take Bathe and Groom Your Pet Often: Pet […]

Preparing For Spring Spring is here! It’s not too late to ensure that your water heater and HVAC system are ready for spring (and summer). Your Checklist Water Heater: This is a good time to do have your annual maintenance done on either a tanked or tankless water heater. Flush out your tanked water heater. […]

The Truth About Closing Vents True or false? Closing vents will save you money. False. Maybe you grew up in a home where rarely used rooms were closed off and vents were also closed in those rooms. You may have been told that this would save money. The truth is that this practice actually harms […]

Post-Winter Maintenance for Your Furnace With winter finally over (and we had quite the winter this year) what furnace maintenance should you do to ensure that your system will run smoothly next winter? Change the Air Filter: Your furnace and air conditioner (if you have one) share the same ductwork. Changing the air filter in […]