Weighing Your Options: Comparing Propane Versus Natural Gas for Heating Your Home
When it comes to heating your home, there are several options available, but two of the most common choices are propane and natural gas. Both of these fuels have their advantages and disadvantages, and it’s important to weigh them carefully before making a decision. In this blog post, we’ll take a close look at the […]
Mastering Home Comfort by Optimizing Your Thermostat Settings
Maintaining home comfort doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little effort and some knowledge, optimizing thermostat settings can save you money on energy costs while keeping you and your family comfortable. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the best ways to optimize thermostat settings, from traditional thermostats to smart thermostats, as […]
Take Control of Your Comfort: HVAC Zoning Systems Explained
Are you tired of having to adjust the thermostat every time you walk into a different room? Do you ever feel like your home is never quite as comfortable as you’d like it to be? If so, you may want to consider installing an HVAC zoning system. HVAC home zones allow you to create personalized […]
Aging Furnace? Try These Troubleshooting Tips When There’s a Problem
Like all machines, aging furnaces can begin to regularly malfunction. This could be highly problematic in the middle of a cold night. Fortunately, you can troubleshoot many common forced-air furnace problems. Once you know what the problem is, you can determine if you need to have a qualified professional make a house call. Often, the fix is […]
Your Annual Furnace Tune-up: What to Expect When the Technician Arrives
It will soon be time to turn on the heat in your San Diego area home, and before you do, be sure to schedule your annual furnace tune-up to reap these far-reaching benefits: Greater system efficiency. Lower utility costs associated with heating your home. Extended operating life for your system Fewer breakdowns during the winter. […]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Your Vista HVAC Contractor!
The staff at Sherlock Heating and Air Conditioning would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season! We hope this time is filled with much love, laughter, and warmth. (And if your house is not currently filled with warmth, we’d like to insert a shameless plug […]
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 […]
Furnace Tune Up Special Just in Time for the Cold Weather in San Diego
During the heating season, when you use your furnace the most, you need to make sure that you remember the importance of routine system maintenance and furnace repair for your safety and comfort. That’s why, this time of year, we have a furnace special that makes getting your furnace inspected, cleaned and ready for the […]
Is Your Furnace Efficiency Ideal?
Is optimum furnace efficiency possible in your home? Your furnace comes from the manufacturer with an official efficiency rating called AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). This figure expresses the percentage of energy consumed that actually contributes to usable heat versus the amount lost in the combustion process. Today, standard efficiency furnaces have AFUE ratings around […]
The History of Heat: Furnaces
Home heating of one sort of another has been around for millions of years but it’s been less than one hundred years that furnaces, as we know them, made their appearance. Although the history of furnaces is far shorter than the history of home heating, there have been significant improvements in the short years of […]