According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), your Brentwood home’s indoor air quality is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. LINK: These pollutants contribute to many diseases and worsen respiratory conditions like asthma and allergies. Poor indoor air quality can stem from multiple sources, including pet dander, mold spores, household…
Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Brentwood without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioner can be your very best friend. Be sure to perform basic maintenance regularly and invest in a professional AC tune-up at least once a year. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, good…
One reason homeowners in Central California love heat pumps is that they function as an all-in-one heating and cooling unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from heating to cooling and vice versa as the outdoor temperatures changes. Our team wants you to understand how…
When was the last time you thought about your plumbing? If you’re like most Brentwood, CA, homeowners, it’s probably only when something goes wrong—a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or worse, a burst pipe. But what if you could catch issues before they turned into emergencies? That’s where a plumbing inspection comes in! A professional plumbing…
So, you’re looking to invest in a heat pump. You’re not alone—many California residents are making the switch to this energy-efficient technology.
In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Brentwood, creating some significant health problems. At SMB Mechanical, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.
SMB Mechanical can help. Many causes of short cycling are fixable, and understanding why it happens is the first step to getting your cool back.
Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your California home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.
According to the U.S. DOE, a simple task such as changing the air filter on your HVAC system can improve efficiency by up to 15 percent.
Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC).
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