Category: General
Variable-Speed Furnaces Can Improve Home Efficiency
Are you in the market for a new furnace for your home in North County? If you’ve come across variable-speed furnace systems, you probably wonder whether the multistage, multispeed operation is worth the investment. At Sherlock Plumbing, Heating & Air, we highly recommend variable-speed furnaces for homeowners who want greater control over their monthly utility
What Common HVAC-Industry Acronyms Are Often In Play?
One of the most confusing parts of owning or buying a new HVAC system is dealing with all the HVAC acronyms. Sometimes it feels like listening to a whole different language. BTU? VAV? WHAT? OK, that last one isn’t a real HVAC acronym. It’s just the thought going through most North San Diego homeowners’
What’s the Ideal HVAC Design for Tiny Homes?
HVAC for Tiny Houses Tiny homes are increasingly popular across the country and particularly here in California. These small residences are typically less than 700 square feet and built to be portable. While tiny homes support a compact, efficient lifestyle, indoor comfort is as important as it is for those living in a
3 Ways Women Changed the HVAC Industry
Despite the fact that the HVAC industry has been traditionally male-dominated, women in HVAC history have certainly made their mark and continue to do so. Let’s take a look at three ways that women have changed the industry over the years. Mechanical Engineer Degree Margaret Ingels was successful in helping pioneer inclusion
Know These HVAC Considerations for Home Remodels
Bringing your HVAC contractor into your home renovations planning early so you can stay comfortable in your newly designed space. When the project is all done, you’ll have a fully functional and efficient way to keep the new or remodeled space comfortable with a minimal amount of effort. Your our home renovation may mean
Does Your Home Measure Up? Use This Yardstick For Your Own Energy Evaluation
Using an energy evaluation to determine how energy efficient your home is can help curb your monthly utility bills, and who doesn’t want that with the continued rise in energy costs. Did you know that you can find out how energy efficient your home is by comparing your home’s yearly energy use against other homes
Top Mobile Apps All Homeowners Need
Mobile apps have come home. Many smartphone and tablet apps now help you manage your household and the home’s physical infrastructure to keep you on a maintenance schedule, guide you through how-to projects and help plan home improvements. Managing house and home is easier when you can utilize mobile apps to organize short-term and long-term
Your Pets Should Treat HVAC Technicians Well
If you have pets, especially dogs that are easily excitable, aggressive, territorial or protective of you and your home, inviting an HVAC technician or other type of tradesman into your residence can be a special challenge. Not only do you not want a visitor to be attacked or bitten for his or her own sake,
Save Your Appliances With a Proper Surge Protector
As homes become more populated with electronic devices and large appliances, it’s more important than ever to consider either a whole-house surge protector or individual units. Across the country, stormy weather is the primary cause of power surges. While the San Diego doesn’t see as much fierce weather as places to the east, it still experiences plenty
Avoid Costly Damage by Taking Steps to Prevent Winter Pipe Bursts
Although we live in sunny San Diego, the threat of pipe bursts is one that no resident should ignore. If you haven’t taken the proper precautions, you could end up with costly damage. We suggest that you avoid this by following our best tips: Insulate Your Home’s Exposed Pipes First, focus on is protecting
