Fall is the ideal season to schedule a comprehensive checkup for your HVAC system with Maki Heating & Air Conditioning.
Continue ReadingIf your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Grass Valley, home.
Continue ReadingUpgrading your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is an investment that pays off in comfort, energy savings—and right now, major federal tax incentives.
Continue ReadingImagine if your air conditioner and furnace teamed up into one super-efficient system—kind of like a superhero duo for your home comfort. That’s basically what a heat pump is.
Continue ReadingAs the kids head back to school and routines start to shift, it’s the perfect time for homeowners throughout Grass Valley, to take stock of their home’s energy use—and make a few smart upgrades that can lead to serious savings.
Continue ReadingWhole-house fans and attic fans play significant roles in enhancing air circulation and reducing reliance on air conditioning systems.
Continue ReadingAccording to the U.S. Department of Energy, high-efficiency air conditioners can reduce energy usage by 20 to 50 percent per year.
Continue ReadingAs summer approaches in Auburn, CA, most residents are all looking to save some pennies wherever possible. So why not start with your costly energy bill? After all, the US Department of Energy says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill.
Continue ReadingIf 4th of July temperatures weren’t enough to make you realize how nice air conditioning is, the coming weeks will be sure to help remind you. When outside air gets above 100 degrees, you want to be sure you can rely on your air conditioning unit. But what happens when you want to cool…
Continue ReadingMAKI Heating & Air Conditioning – Serving Northern California Homes Since 1984 Why This Question Matters California continues to experience extended drought conditions, and homeowners are getting creative about water conservation. One customer recently asked us: “Can I use the water from my air conditioner to water my plants?” The short answer: Yes, you can…
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