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Standard Water Heaters | Tankless Water Heaters

By: Rogelio Alvarez
February 8th, 2024

Most houses in the Los Angeles area have a conventional water heater, but homeowners may benefit from switching to a tankless water heater. Both water heaters fulfill their goal of providing a home with hot water, but is it worth switching from a tank-style to a tankless water heater? Weighing the pros and cons of making the switch can help you narrow your search for a new tankless water heater.

Heating

By: Rogelio Alvarez
February 6th, 2024

Unless you’re up in the nearby mountains, Los Angeles doesn’t experience snowstorms. Despite the lack of snow, winters can feel freezing. Heating systems like furnaces help provide warmth in the coldest of days. Plenty of homes can benefit from a furnace, and homeowners seeking a new furnace can save money through available rebates and tax credits.

Plumbing

By: Rogelio Alvarez
February 1st, 2024

There’s no denying the crucial importance of a working toilet. So when issues start occurring with your toilet, it could be a sign to replace it instead of committing to repetitive repairs.

Heating | Air | HVAC

By: Rogelio Alvarez
January 30th, 2024

When your home’s current heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC) starts to give out, it’s time to consider a new, more modern system. As you search online, you’ll see that HVAC systems can be electric only or powered by natural gas. Either one will benefit your home, but which one is better?

HVAC

By: Rogelio Alvarez
January 25th, 2024

Indoor air quality is key to any healthy home. Even though there are air fresheners to fight off bad smells, airborne compounds still floating around can impact a person’s health. That’s where air scrubbers come in and improve a home’s indoor air quality, but what exactly are they, and how do they work?

Monkey Business

By: Rogelio Alvarez
January 23rd, 2024

A broken water line or a lack of cool air from an air conditioner are all examples of unexpected problems homeowners may encounter. These nightmare scenarios can be expensive to fix. Luckily, financing options are available for homeowners to take advantage of and ensure any plumbing or HVAC expenses are covered.

Drains

By: Rogelio Alvarez
January 18th, 2024

Every homeowner’s nightmare is when a drain starts to back up and release an unpleasant and overpowering stench accompanied by an overflow of sewage or wastewater. These kinds of nightmare scenarios require immediate attention and can result in a drain pipe repair or drain pipe replacement. Either option can be costly, so which one is better suited for your home?

Heating | HVAC

By: Rogelio Alvarez
January 16th, 2024

There may be tips on how to stay warm when your furnace goes out, but sooner or later, you will need to consider a brand-new furnace system. You may easily find a furnace online, but how do you know if it’s the right furnace for your home? There’s also an installation process to consider, which is affected by different pricing factors.

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Rogelio Alvarez
January 11th, 2024

Error codes are never a good sign on your Rheem tankless water heater. Although unexpected, they can prevent your home from accessing hot water. Rheem error code 11 is one of the more frequent codes that some homeowners may experience, but luckily, Rheem is aware of it and has provided contractors with the knowledge and resources to fix it.

Heating | HVAC

By: Rogelio Alvarez
January 4th, 2024

Lennox has established itself as one of the leading brands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. When it comes to reliable heating systems, Lennox furnaces are the go-to choice for many homeowners, but what makes them so popular?