A ductless air conditioning system uses individual units to deliver cool air to your rooms instead of ducts. Also known as mini-split systems, they consist of indoor units, a single outdoor unit, and some form of remote control. Here we look at how they work and when they are recommended. How is a Ductless Air …
Summers are really heating up across the U.S. Regardless of whether you enjoy warm weather all year round, or are in a location where you experience the changing seasons, the hotter temperatures can make summers unbearable without air conditioning. The only problem is, you might also find your air conditioner struggling to keep up with …
Do High-Efficiency Air Conditioners Reduce Energy Costs? Read More »
Your home should provide a safe place to relax, enjoy meals, and spend time with family and friends. However, as safe, and comfy as your home might appear, it could be exposing you to allergens that can aggravate or even cause allergies. Your home’s indoor air quality is very important because it is often shut …
If your air conditioner has been on the fritz, calling in a professional Torrance AC expert is a must. They can take a look at your unit and let you know what repairs are required. But if they say you have something like your AC’s evaporator coil is damaged, does it make sense to have …
Should I Replace My AC’s Evaporator Coil or the Whole AC Unit? Read More »
Are you finding your Torrance home just doesn’t feel comfortable temperature-wise in the winter? Is your family constantly complaining about being too cold? If this sounds familiar, you might not be using your system effectively. If you’ve noticed the words “aux heat” on your digital thermostat, this might help with your thermostat settings. This heat …
Do you feel the chill of winter creeping into your home? Is cozying up to the fire or wrapping yourself up in a blanket the only way to keep warm? If so, your gas furnace might need some TLC. Keeping your gas furnace working at peak performance requires preventative cleaning and maintenance. This is the …
Wouldn’t it be great if winter was all about snowflakes and sledding and sipping hot chocolate? Sure it would… but it’s not. It’s also about scraping ice off your windshields, 4:30 PM sunsets, and freezing cold temps. And for some of you, it might also be about making big decisions about a significant expense: repairing …
When you’re working outside and notice a frozen air conditioner, it’s easy to panic. The good news is that your air conditioner is frozen for several reasons. A frozen refrigerant line or other issues can cause this to happen. Here are a few things to do when your air conditioning refrigerant line is covered in …
What To Do When Refrigerant Line Is Ice-Covered? Read More »
When you experience a frozen AC unit, fixing the issue can feel overwhelming and stressful. The last thing you want to deal with as a homeowner is a frozen AC unit, especially in summer. The professionals at Total Home Environmental in Torrance understand this issue. We work on many homes in the area and have …
If you’re a homeowner in Torrance, California, chances are you’re looking for the most efficient ways to save money on energy. An HVAC programmable thermostat or a smart thermostat are common ways to cut down on your energy usage and save more money on your bills. But how can you determine which one is best …
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