It may be surprising to learn that your fireplace isn’t invincible. The truth is that, yes, at some point you may need to get a gas fireplace repair. The question is, how can you tell when the time has come?
Well, a complete lack of operation can be a pretty clear indicator that something is wrong. We are pretty sure that you’d like to address your fireplace’s issues before this occurs though. To help, we’ve provided some indicators to watch for that will alert you to when your fireplace needs some extra assistance.
We know that you might be confused as to why we are talking about insulation right now. Most people relate the importance of insulation to the wintertime. The fact of the matter is that insulation is important to your home comfortable year-round, and poor insulation can lead to a host of issues.
Many Californians are all about efficiency in their homes. THat’s why more and more homes today are built with energy-efficient windows and doors and “building envelopes” that are well-sealed. This all adds up to a house that keeps internal temperatures at the ideal setting for longer and costs you less in the long run.
It is the time of year when many of us are on the hunt for the right gifts to make everyone we love happy. We won’t talk you out of buying that new best-seller but we’d also like to give you a different gift suggestion. This gift can be a present for yourself and everyone else who lives in your home.
Here in California, heat pumps and central air conditioning systems are extremely common, as is the furnace. Do you know what these three HVAC systems have in common? They are all forced air systems, meaning that they all use air ducts in their operation. Do you know what that means? There are certain problems that such systems may encounter which may be caused by compromised ductwork. Do you know why that’s a problem? Well, just how much of your ductwork can you really see?