Should I Insulate My Floor? Sacramento’s Homeowners’ Query

“Didn’t you guys just talk about insulation?” you might ask. And we did — but attic insulation, specifically. But what about the floor, should you be insulating that? And what kind of insulation works best for your home? Is there a timeline for when you should reinsulate your home? These are three very common questions that […]

3 Water Heater Problems You Should Know to Prevent an Explosive Water Heater Failure in Your Home

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most people don’t understand exactly how they get hot water in their homes — they view the water heater as a complicated and slightly intimidating piece of equipment with a clear purpose but incomprehensible function. And that’s fair, because water heaters are serious business, and their maintenance and repair require someone with skills and experience. Understanding the dangers of water heater […]

4 Tips To Keep Your AC From Overheating In Stockton Summer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last summer we replaced an air conditioner in July that had given up the ghost. It was only five years old, but the owner had never had it serviced and only infrequently replaced the air filters himself. Then, during the hottest week of the summer so far, the system overheated like a car engine and […]

Diagnosing AC Issues: 6 Signs AC Might Be A Goner In Summer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every summer we see a worst-case air conditioner meltdown scenario: a system that dies beyond repair in the middle of the hottest time here in the Valley. To quote one of our clients, “It really sucks,” and we couldn’t agree more. Compounding the unfortunate nature of these situations is the fact that, in many cases, […]

Now Is the Time to Get an Air Conditioner Tune-Up in Sacramento

  If you’re not using your AC yet, you soon will be, and as we leave winter behind in the Valley, we’re seeing more and more Sacramentans starting to think about their air conditioning. Now is a great time to be thinking about an air conditioner tune-up—just as you should get your furnace checked in […]

Replacing & Installing Double-Pane Windows In Sacramento

  Last week, we talked about how to decide if you need to replace the windows in your house and how many you should replace at once. Today, we’re moving onto the next step in the window replacement process: installation. Once you’re familiar with the benefits of replacing your windows and are ready to make the switch to energy […]

Back in the Black: Tips for Saving Money on Energy Bills

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Keeping your energy budget “in the black” is pretty important, especially as we head towards spring and you’ll be heating or cooling your home full-time (and maybe even both in one day given our Valley weather!) If your energy bill seems to be getting away from you, there are a few things you can do […]

Sacramento HVAC DIY Gone Wrong: What Not to Fix Yourself

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve run into a more than a few do-it-yourselfers over the years, but it seems like they’ve grown in number since the internet has become so prevalent in our everyday lives. There are guides online for just about anything, many of them convincingly written on reputable websites. As tradespeople we tend to be do-it-yourselfers ourselves, […]