Warm, room by room.

1. The furnace that gave up.

   Soot above the burners, a rusted vent and a flame that burns yellow instead of blue.

   Good to know

   Soot, rust and a yellow flame are what a tune up looks for. Once a year is a common recommendation.

   • Tune ups and repair
   • Furnace replacement

   A year of upkeep

2. Gas off. Tagged.

   The gas is shut off at the valve and tagged before anything else is touched.

   Good to know

   If you ever smell gas, leave the house first and call 911 from outside.

   • Gas line work
   • Safety checks

   Before you call

3. Out it comes.

   The vent comes down, the connector comes off and the old furnace rolls out.

   Good to know

   Estimates are free and pricing is flat rate, so the number we quote is the number you pay.

   • Furnace replacement

   Pricing, line by line

4. In goes the new one.

   A sealed furnace, new vent pipe, a new gas line and a steady blue flame.

   Good to know

   Gas lines, venting and new appliances generally need a permit and an inspection. Your proposal lists the permit and its cost.

   • Furnaces and central air
   • Thermostats

5. Ducts, sized and sealed.

   A sheet metal trunk, a tagged damper for every room and insulated runs to each register.

   Good to know

   California requires duct testing on most system changes that involve ducts. We schedule the test and fix leaks so the system passes.

   • Concealed ducted systems
   • Duct testing

6. The thermostat by the front door.

   A new thermostat, quiet supply registers and a return that pulls air back to the system.

   Good to know

   A system can be sized to run MERV 13 filters, the level the EPA recommends for wildfire smoke.

   • Thermostats
   • Clean air

   Keeping smoke out

7. Warm air down the hall.

   A floor register under each window, balanced room by room.

   Good to know

   Hidden ducts with slot diffusers keep a room looking untouched.

   • Concealed ducted systems

   Hiding the heating and air

8. Swept, scoped, then lit.

   The flue is swept and checked with a camera first. Then the new fireplace is set, gets its gas line and lights at the touch of a button. Try the three styles.

   Good to know

   Standard guidance, including NFPA 211, is to inspect a chimney at least once a year. Every gas fireplace visit ends with a gas leak and carbon monoxide test.

   • Chimney sweeps and inspections
   • Gas fireplaces
   • Gas line work

   Gas or wood?

9. Quiet air in the kitchen.

   A range hood duct that vents outside, and supply air that does not fight it.

   Good to know

   Filters and the air handler sit where they can be reached without moving furniture.

   • Concealed ducted systems

10. Two floors, two zones.

    Heat rises, so the upstairs gets its own thermostat and its own air.

    Good to know

    Zoning helps some homes and not others. Our guide says when.

    • Zoning

    Thermostats and zoning

11. A quiet unit in every bedroom.

    A ductless mini split where ducts would not fit: cool in summer, warm in winter.

    Good to know

    A ductless mini split needs only a small line set and a condensate drain to each indoor unit.

    • Ductless mini splits
    • Heat pumps

    Heat pumps explained

12. Primary suite and bath.

    A mini split over the bed, an exhaust fan in the bath and warm tile underfoot.

    Good to know

    A mini split gives a room its own control, separate from the rest of the house.

    • Ductless mini splits

13. The part outside.

    A condenser on a level pad, a gas fire bowl on the patio and a chimney cap that draws.

    Good to know

    Salt air wears on outdoor units near the coast, and a yearly tune up catches it early. Outdoor fire features need a gas line, a safe setting and the right permit.

    • Heat pumps and AC
    • Outdoor fire features

    Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces

14. Warm, inside and out.

    Text a photo of your furnace or fireplace, or call (805) 699-1112.

    Good to know

    A photo of the unit by text saves a trip, and estimates are free.

    • Furnaces
    • Fireplaces
    • Ducts
    • Mini splits
    • Heat pumps and AC

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