As 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.
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If 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…
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MAKI 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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The Impacts of an HOA on HVAC Unit Requirements HOAs, also known as homeowners associations, were created to protect all residents and interested parties in a community. They do this by encouraging low noise levels and pristine upkeep in all public areas and some private areas in the neighborhood as well. While the rules that…
Continue ReadingReplacing a Duct System in a Mobile Home Whether you are a mobile home resident or a regular home “flipper” specializing in renovations, it’s beneficial to know how to install or replace a flexible mobile home duct for a heating and air-conditioning unit. Mobile homes are more prevalent in the United States than one may…
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If you live in the Sierra Foothills, you know how intense the summer heat can be—especially in the late afternoon when your home starts to retain all that warmth from the day. One effective and energy-efficient way to combat that trapped heat is with a QuietCool attic fan. A QuietCool fan is a high-performance attic…
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An air handler is an HVAC component that circulates conditioned air throughout a building. It is often installed in conjunction with heat pump heating and cooling equipment.
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