Key Takeaways Old farmhouses have several strong HVAC upgrade options: ductless mini-splits, high-velocity mini-duct systems, geothermal, radiant floor heating, and hybrid heat pumps. Because most

Key Takeaways Duct sealing energy savings is the cash and wattage you save when you seal leaky air ducts. Duct sealing energy savings can prevent

Key Takeaways MERV 13 filters are high-efficiency HVAC filters that trap fine dust, pollen, mold spores, wildfire smoke, and many bacteria down to about 1

Key Takeaways A dual fuel heat pump system pairs an electric heat pump with a gas furnace, running the efficient heat pump most of the

Key Takeaways Heat pump vs furnace operating costs usually favor the heat pump in the Sacramento Valley, because a heat pump doubles as air conditioning

Key Takeaways A UV air purifier for your HVAC system uses ultraviolet-C light to inactivate mold, bacteria, and viruses as air passes over the evaporator

Key Takeaways A whole house fan and an attic fan solve two different problems. A whole house fan pulls cool outdoor air through your living

Key Takeaways To increase low home water pressure, first find out whether the problem hits one faucet or the whole house. A single slow faucet

Key Takeaways Mold in air ducts usually announces itself through a musty odor, dark spots around vents, or a sudden spike in sneezing and allergies

Key Takeaways Your HVAC system is your strongest defense against seasonal allergies in California’s Sacramento Valley. Fresh HEPA or MERV 8 to 13 filters trap