JMS Air Conditioning and Heating Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heating’

What’s the Best Heating System for my LA Home?

Monday, February 26th, 2024

We can go nine or ten months out of the year without needing to use a heater at all. But when we do, you want to have the right system in place to meet your heating needs. We get a lot of questions about the best options for heating in Los Angeles.

You can keep reading to learn more about the most popular heating systems that we install and the pros and cons of each to consider. Then you can give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment, where we can review how a heater would be set up to heat your home.

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What Are the New California Furnace Requirements?

Monday, February 12th, 2024
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As technology changes, laws adapt to elevate HVAC installation expectations. The idea is that as new technology becomes available, installation guidelines change to ensure more efficient models are being installed in homes and businesses. 

In January 2023, California furnace requirements changed. If you are looking to install a new furnace in your home, it will have to be up to the new rating standards. You can keep reading to learn more about the new California furnace requirements and what they mean for you when it’s time to install a new furnace.

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Don’t Be Left in the Cold This Holiday Season

Monday, December 18th, 2023

The holiday season is upon us, and just like always it’s a busy time of year. The last thing you want to deal with is a furnace breakdown that leaves you out in the cold. That’s what our team is here for. You can give us a call for Los Angeles furnace repair anytime.

Even better, you can stay ahead of repair needs by taking excellent care of your furnace through homeowner and professional maintenance. Keep reading to learn our tips for keeping your furnace running great this winter and identifying the signs of problems early before they impact how your furnace operates.

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What’s the Best Heater For My LA Home?

Monday, December 4th, 2023

Deciding to replace your heater doesn’t just mean switching out your current unit for a newer version of the same one. Heating systems have come a long way in the last couple of decades, and you have a lot more options available to you now.

The heater you have in place currently may not be the best choice for your home and family. When you need a furnace replacement in Los Angeles, give our team a call. We can help you choose the right heater for your unique needs and for our climate. You can keep reading to learn more about the types of heaters that we typically install in Los Angeles as well as the pros and cons of each one.

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Should I Get a Heat Pump or a Furnace?

Monday, September 25th, 2023

If you’re shopping around for a furnace replacement, you may be considering a heat pump in place of your existing furnace. How do you know which system is right for your home and family? Just because a furnace has served you well in the past doesn’t mean it’s the absolute best option available. A heat pump may be better.

The bottom line is that you have to make the decision that’s right for your home and family. Both heat pumps and furnaces each have their own unique pros and cons. You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of heat pumps and furnaces, as well as some of the potential downsides that you also need to consider.

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Did Your Furnace Have a Rough End of the Season?

Monday, May 8th, 2023
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Did you feel like you were living on a prayer toward the end of winter, hoping that your furnace would last through the rest of the season? If so, you may be breathing a sigh of relief that temperatures are heating up. However, your troubles are far from over. 

Sure, you could put off furnace repairs until you have to address them toward the end of the year as we get into fall and winter. But doing so may leave you with regret that you didn’t take care of furnace repair now. Keep reading to learn more about why your furnace may have been struggling toward the end of winter and what you can do about it.

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A New Thermostat Can Go a Long Way!

Monday, December 20th, 2021

You feel pretty confident after getting your heating system or air conditioner replaced a few years ago, that you’ve bought yourself some time before you need to make a big purchase for your home comfort. Congratulations! That’s got to be a great feeling, and we commend you for being so proactive towards home comfort. The majority of homeowners don’t think like that, and we need to give credit where it’s due!

However, there’s one more thing to consider aside from your heating in Glendale, CA. We’re talking about the control of your heating. The thermostat system in your home is what you use to communicate with your heater.

As you look at your old analog thermostat that’s lied dusty and quiet for 40 or 50 years, we want you to start thinking about the technological advancements we’ve made since then. Getting a new thermostat could be a huge improvement for your home, and here’s why.

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Humidity, Heating, and Your Health

Monday, February 15th, 2021

What the heck does humidity have to do with the heat in your home? As long as it’s warm during the winter and cool during the summer, who cares!

Well, this is a simple approach and nothing in the HVAC world is that simple. Heating and humidity have a lot in common, and they work together to provide comfortable conditions in your home. Without a solid grasp on your home’s humidity, you could see higher heating bills or more uncomfortable temperatures.

Yes, you heard us right. You could be paying more for having lower humidity during the winter. You could be dealing with unwarranted dry skin and health issues that can easily be avoided with the right humidity system. Let’s see how we can describe humidity and heating in Beverly Hills, CA so that you can understand the bigger picture.

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Choosing the Right Pro for the Job

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

We just want to point out before we get into this lengthy post, that we appreciate all of our customers, prospective customers, and web surfers who read our blogs. Our tips are not meant to go unheard, and we’re always happy to hear about the success stories of homeowners that take the initiative of getting to know their HVAC systems a little better. That being said, we’d like to approach a topic that is long overdue.

Who do you turn to for HVAC services in Los Angeles, CA? No, that’s not a rhetorical question, we want you to say it out loud. If you proclaim it with a smile, then you’re probably in good hands. If you hesitate or even have to look their names up for a few minutes, then you might be able to do better.

We want to talk about why our team, specifically the crew at JMS Air Conditioning and Heating, is the premier HVAC provider in the area.

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Repair or Replace: Which is Right for Your Furnace?

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Deciding between furnace replacement or furnace repair in Simi Valley is by far one of the hardest decisions a homeowner has to make. These units can be expensive, are impossible to live without, and last so long that their impending replacement can often be shocking.

Believe it or not, deciding whether or not your furnace is ready to be repaired or replaced can be done with relative ease if you know what you’re looking for.

Let us make the process easier for you by taking the difficult parts, like dealing with amateur technicians and having to make an uninformed decision, out of the equation. Take a deep breath and keep reading. We’ll go into detail about the different signs that show whether or not your system is ready to be replaced or if it is economically feasible to still perform repairs.

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