Fall is quickly approaching, and with it comes a myriad of household checks and maintenance. HVAC systems are built to last, but they need a little help along the way to perform at their best. Here in Beverly Hills, we all know fall means cooler nights and shorter days, which leads to a change in …
As energy efficiency becomes more and more prevalent in society, you may notice the abbreviation SEER. This stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and relates to your HVAC system and a rating which expresses the cooling efficiency of your AC and heat pump in a typical season. At Air Planet HVAC, we work with home …
Your HVAC system is designed to keep you comfortable all year round, but that doesn’t mean it’s always going to work exactly the way you need. When you have issues with your HVAC system, it’s important to call in a professional to get the help you need. Let’s review the most common reasons for HVAC …
You rely on heating, ventilation, and cooling to keep your indoor space comfortable all year round. But heating and cooling can be expensive. Your HVAC system accounts for about 40% of your utility bill, but there are steps you can take to lower the energy costs of your HVAC system significantly. From routine maintenance to …
Refrigerants have two copper lines that connect the indoor evaporator coil and the outdoor heat pump. The suction line is the larger tube that has insulation. It carries cool gas under low pressure from the indoor evaporator to the outdoor compressor. The suction line is also called the return or the vapor line. The other …
When you’re AC system isn’t working at full capacity, there are many potential culprits that could be causing the problems. Two possible suspects are the evaporator coil and condenser coils. Most homeowners in Los Angeles aren’t sure which coil is which or what they do, but we’ve created an in-depth guide to help you tell …
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Ceiling fans offer an affordable way to keep your rooms cooler in the heat of summer, and you can also use them to keep your home warmer in the winter. The job of a ceiling fan is to help circulate air. What most people don’t realize is that fans have a few settings to not …
Air conditioning is a must-have during the hot summer season in Los Angeles, but it works to maintain temperature year-round. If your air conditioning unit has stopped working, you may find yourself wondering whether you should have it repaired or put out the cash to buy a new one. At Air Planet HVAC Inc., we …
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The better our indoor air quality is, the easier it is for us to feel comfortable at home, breathe easy, and enjoy our homes to their fullest potential. And so it comes as no surprise that a great place to start with improving your air quality is assessing your home’s HVAC. Depending on where you …
Every Los Angeles resident, whether they have AC at home or not, knows about how stuffy and hot it can get indoors in LA in the summer, particularly if your home was built without proper AC installed. Regardless if your main air conditioner problem is not having AC or if your HVAC system seems to have gone …
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