Heating and Air Conditioning

Trust Your Air System to Sacramento Heating and Air Conditioning

Posted in Heating and Air Conditioning on October 4th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

Your heating and air conditioning systems are marvels of engineering. These units must have the quality construction and design to work 24/7 during the harshest seasonal conditions year after year. The same system must function in the oppressive heat of summer to keep your home cool and the coldest icy winter night to keep you safely warm. You depend on your unit to be there when you need it regardless of the harsh conditions in which the equipment must always operate. To ensure you can rely on your heating and Sacramento, Sacramento Heating and Air Conditioning has created a cadre of outstanding technicians. They can ensure your equipment receives the care and inspections that will keep it in top running condition year around.

You can be confident our technicians have the up-to-date training and experience needed to service or repair all makes and models of air-conditioning and heating systems, both electric and gas. You may also be interested in the installation or servicing of wall units instead of central systems, in order to keep your utility costs down. We pride ourselves on our ability to service and install systems so that our customers can receive peak efficiency from their HVAC systems.

Heating and Air Sacramento is a full-service business with the expertise and equipment to handle any service, installation or repair your heating or Sacramento needs demand. We understand the importance of having properly and efficiently functioning units during the blistering summers and chilly winters we have. Efficient functioning requires regular servicing and replacing filters before the season starts. We can handle inspection and replacement as needed of filters or install a totally new system when you are ready to repair or upgrade your present system, to take advantage of the amazing power and energy efficiency of the latest models. We understand cost is important in this economy and our charges for service or installation are all kept affordable and reasonable.

If your business’ HVAC system needs repair or service, or you are interested in getting a more efficient Sacramento heating and air system, we are fully qualified to install and service commercial systems. Whether you just need the air ducts cleaned and routine servicing, or totally new system, our technicians and staff want to provide you with the best service and the most comfortable home environment possible. You can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that when you flip the switch your heating or Sacramento system will be there, so you and your family and enjoy your home in any season. Please contact us and let our service representatives provide you with estimates and information you need. Or visit our website.

High Tech Electric Fireplace

Posted in Heating and Air Conditioning, Uncategorized on September 16th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

Having a glowing fireplace in a room adds a lot of charm. The warmth and glow of the embers. The smell of the wood burning along with the hiss and pop of the fire can transport us back to a time when life was simpler. Even just staring at the dancing flame, light show can almost be a form of meditation. In short, having a fireplace is a wonderful thing.

Another thing that can add to the look of the fireplace are the tools and fireplace accessories that adorn the hearth area. Many tools may be decorative, but if you plan correctly the tools can be functional and decorative at the same time. The best of both worlds.

No matter what your taste there is a broad selection of fireplace tools available. It should be easy to find something that fits your style perfectly. If you are not using a wood burning fire then the tools are not essential. If you are tired of the mess of a wood burning fire then you could convert it into gas or electric with an insert. Many people who don’t have a fireplace at all love the portable high tech electric fireplace.

If you are not using the awesome electric fireplace or the clean burning gas fireplace then you will have a traditional wood burning fireplace. Real wood pops and sparks and embers can fly out of the fire as the wood burns. That is why having a functional fireplace screen is a must. Many people also use decorative fireplace screens to change the look of the room, or to just hide the empty fire pit in the off season.

Another nice thing about an electric fireplace is you don’t have to worry about the wood. Before you burn your fire you will need to have logs and kindling available. You will also have to add logs to the fire periodically. You will also have to occasionally stoke the fire to keep it burning evenly. If you have a wood burning fireplace you have to make arrangements to store the wood and find a convenient place to access it.

Because of environmental regulations most new homes are equipped with natural gas fireplaces. The gas fireplace will burn clean and create less smoke than wood burning fireplace. They also require less maintenance. As long as the gas lines are plumbed correctly and the fireplace is vented correctly there is not much else required. There are no ashes or chimney soot to worry about cleaning. Lighting the fire is also as easy as turning a key or flipping a switch. No kindling or matches required.

No matter what type of fireplace your home does or doesn’t have an electric fireplace is still a wonderful option. If you are a super romantic and electric fireplace may be a great option for the bedroom or even for that large bathroom with the tub. It can even double as a space heater which is a great solution for a large bathroom with a cold tile floor. An electric fireplace really is a high tech fireplace solution.

A Guide to Personal Air Purifiers

Posted in Heating and Air Conditioning on September 6th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

Global environmental pollution has acquired frightening proportions. Indoor pollution, a very serious but oft neglected part of this global hazard is responsible for a number of health problems like allergies and bronchial ailments like asthma. Millions of air pollutants are always on the prowl to cause us health problems. Personal air purifiers have the potential to significantly reduce these dangerous enemies of human health.

Indoor air pollutants can be broadly classified into two categories. The first class is the solid or particulate pollutants like dust, sand, mud, pollen, dirt and normally invisible bacteria and germs. The other class is the gaseous pollutants that emanate from cigarettes, car exhausts, paints, adhesives, stoves and anything else that emits gas. Personal air purifiers filter and trap these pollutants and thus the air is freshened. There are fiber filters in the purifiers that attract and trap all particles and gases. This clears the air of contaminants and you can breathe freely.

You have plenty of choices in air purifiers. They come in all shapes and sizes and some perform specific activities. Numerous brands are available and the price range is also quite wide. The choice is yours. Purifiers with High Efficiency Particulate Air filters or HEPA are preferable to others according to air purifier ratings. The HEPA removes all those miniscule particles in the air which other filters cannot. Moreover emission of ozone, which is again a health hazard, is non existent in HEPA purifiers. Other purifiers which do not have HEPA filters pose this problem. Selection of air purifiers should be determined by their efficiency. Look for ones that are high in performance but economical.

Personal air purifiers allow us to breathe fresh air at least when we are indoors. They remove almost all air pollutants and destroy the very source that creates health problems. This drastically reduces the occurrence of air borne diseases and keeps us relatively healthy.