Whether you worry about airborne ailments or allergies, a whole-house air filtration system offers several benefits to Los Angeles, CA residents. The quality of the air inside your home can differ from the smallest particles, and so can your body. If dust, pollen, and pollutants end up contaminating your home’s air, this can create various health concerns for all occupants. By raising the quality of your building’s air, a whole-house air filtration system creates the ideal atmosphere for healthy living. While portable solutions exist, they are no match for the power of a whole-home air filtrat ..read more

If you are in Los Angeles, CA, or the surrounding area, and your air conditioner is having a problem, do not opt for a replacement just yet. At JW Plumbing, Heating and Air, we want to make sure that a major expenditure like a brand-new AC unit is a last resort. There is a possibility that your AC may simply need a tune-up, which costs a tiny fraction of a new system. Here are signs that your AC may only need a tune-up by one of our team members at JW Plumbing, Heating and Air: 1. Routine Maintenance was Skipped Routine maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to keep yo ..read more

When shopping for an HVAC company in Los Angeles, CA, you obviously want to find one that’s both licensed and insured. However, it’s additionally important to think about the skills, experience, and capabilities of the business you hire. Whether you own a furnace, air conditioner, heat pump, or ductless mini-split system, you need access to HVAC technicians who can give it the model-specific care it deserves. To help you vet your options, the following are 9 skills and qualifications to look for. 1. Training and Certification for Handling Multiple Refrigerant Types Refrigerant is the lifeblood ..read more

While the Los Angeles, CA, area isn’t nearly as dry as other parts of the country, many people here still have issues with the humidity of the air in their homes. This issue is less pronounced in coastal areas where the air is moister, but it’s common in foothill areas where the air is usually dry. Dryness is more of an issue in the winter, and this article will explain what can make the air in your home feel too dry and what options you have for overcoming this problem. Understanding Actual and Relative Humidity Most homes typically don’t have any issues with low humidity during the summer, a ..read more

Mini-split AC systems, also known as ductless mini-splits, can be extremely useful for supplementing your existing air conditioning and overcoming hot spots in your home. This type of system works just like central air conditioning except for using individual air handlers in certain rooms. Each air handler cools the surrounding area instead of the system cooling the entire house. In this article, we’ll explore some of the places in your home where you may want to consider installing a mini-split. We’ll also look at some of the factors to consider when choosing the location for the indoor and o ..read more

Summer weather in Los Angeles, CA is temperate. Outside temperatures rarely climb above the mid-80s, and although relative humidity tends to be high along the coastline, the region is mostly dry throughout the foothills. Notwithstanding these things, you still need a functional air conditioner. If your cooling equipment breaks down, the most vulnerable people in your household will suffer. More importantly, you won’t have a way to keep everyone safe during unexpected heat waves. The following is everything that you should do as soon as your AC stops working. Implement Your Emergency Cooling Pl ..read more

Living in Southern California can be a dream. However, that dream comes with a price. They’re called earthquakes. Though Californians are constantly on alert for the big quake, there are things you can do to protect your home before the ground begins to shake. Learn how an earthquake can damage your plumbing and what you can do to protect it. How An Earthquake Can Affect Your Plumbing An earthquake literally moves the earth under our feet. This can cause great damage not only to your home, but any underground pipes as well. Earthquakes can break your main sewer line. When the ground shifts, it ..read more

UV lamps work with the HEPA filtration system to rid the indoor air of germs, particulates, and allergens. The lamps deactivate the DNA of organisms it comes in contact with. When that happens, the organisms are unable to replicate, and this is how they die. These lamps are available as standalone units or as units that install in your central air conditioner. You can talk to a JW Plumbing, Heating and Air to understand which unit is right for you. What Is Ultraviolet Light? UV light is the light that we cannot see, and it doesn’t produce heat. It has a shorter wavelength compared to visible a ..read more

The water coming into your home from a public reservoir should be safe, clean, and contaminate-free. Unfortunately, this is not the case for some homeowners. There are also a percentage of homeowners, nearly half, who just want to purify tap water, no matter how safe it is. For those looking to purify tap water at home, here are some methods, pros, and cons to consider. How Safe is Your Tap Water? We’ve heard horror stories across the United States about how bad tap water can be. For those of us who live in Southern California, we’re incredibly lucky to have safe drinking water. However, there ..read more

Most people believe that air pollution mainly happens outdoors due to congestion in the cities, power stations, and industrial exhaust emissions. Surprisingly, indoor air isn’t as clean as we’d wish to believe. In fact, it often contains more contaminants than the outdoor air. Some pollution sources inside your home include dust, radon, chemicals from cleaners, and pet dander. It’s worth noting that low air quality can significantly affect your health and mood. If you live with asthmatic people, indoor contaminants can increase the rate of attack. Poor indoor air quality also affects the elder ..read more