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    • 2023
      • August
        • When Your AC Calls It Quits
        • The Best HVAC Systems for SoCal
      • July
        • When is it Time to Consider a New AC System?
        • 5 Ways to Prevent as Many AC Repairs as Possible
      • June
        • What to Expect During New AC Installation
        • Your AC Checklist Before Summer Hits
      • May
        • What Happens When Your AC Condenser Stops Working
        • 4 Perks Only Well-Maintained ACs Give You
      • April
        • Why Is My Coil Freezing Up? – Los Angeles
        • Dusty-Smelling AC? That Might Be Normal—Might
        • Another Hot Summer Ahead, So AC Maintenance Is Vital!
      • March
        • Spring Is a Good Time to Think About Heat Pumps
        • Ignoring Furnace Problems in March? We Don’t Recommend It!
      • February
        • Important Facts to Know About Electric Furnaces
        • Has Our Colder Than Normal Winter Put Too Much Strain on Your Heater?
      • January
        • Signs Your Thermostat Is Making Your Home Heating Worse
        • Reasons Your Furnace Isn’t Turning On
    • 2022
      • December
        • What Does the Furnace Limit Switch Do?
        • Aluminum Wiring in Your House: Do You Need It Rewired?
      • November
        • Top 4 Mistakes You May Make With Your Heater This Season
        • A Few Reminders Regarding Furnace Safety
      • October
        • Why We Often Recommend Heat Pumps for Local Heating Needs
        • It Was a Hot Summer—But You Still Need to Think About Heater Maintenance
      • September
        • AC Repair This Fall May Be Critical!
        • What’s the Difference Between EER, SEER, and HSPF?
      • August
        • What Can I Do to Help My AC Through a Heat Wave?
        • Quiz: A Problem With the AC or the Thermostat?
      • July
        • A Short History of Air Conditioning Refrigerant
        • Caution: The Mismatched Air Conditioning System Is Bad News!
      • June
        • Common Amateur AC Repair Mistakes
        • How a 15+ Year-Old AC Can Have Trouble This Summer
      • May
        • Other Ways an AC Tune-Up Can Benefit You
        • Signs You Need a New Water Heater
      • April
        • A Few Heat Pump Malfunctions You Might Run Into
        • April Is a Great Time to Get Your Annual AC Tune-Up
      • March
        • What Happened to Pilot Lights in Furnaces?
        • Considering Your Heating as We Approach Spring
      • February
        • Bad Heating System Tips—Be Warned!
        • Why Does My Gas Furnace Keep Shutting Off?
      • January
        • Can My Gas Furnace Rust?
        • Understanding the Flame Sensor in Your Furnace—And When It Needs Repairs
    • 2021
      • December
        • Important Electrical Safety Advice for an Older Home
        • Your Gas Furnace DOES Use Electricity: We’ll Explain How
      • November
        • 5 Important Facts About Heating Repair You May Not Know
        • November Is When We Recommend Scheduling Heating Maintenance
      • October
        • Old, Outdated Wiring That May Be in Your House
        • How Does a Tankless Water Heater Work?
      • September
        • Why We Recommend Upgrading to LED Lights
        • Does Your AC Have Enough Space to “Breathe”?
      • August
        • Should I Shut Off My AC When I’m Away From Home?
        • Think You Need a Bigger AC? You Might … Or You Might Not
      • July
        • We’re Older Home Specialists: Here’s What to Know About Rewiring an Older Home
        • Can an Air Conditioner Ever Become Dangerous?
      • June
        • Still Have an R-22 Air Conditioner? It’s Time to Replace It
        • Let’s Talk Generators—They’re a Big Topic Now
      • May
        • Understanding How Much Electricity an Air Conditioner Uses
        • Is a Heat Pump Right for My Home?
        • Rebates Available Now
        • Get Ready for Summer Weather With AC Maintenance
      • April
        • What Does an Attic Fan Actually Do?
        • Signs You Need Electrical Wiring Repairs
      • March
        • We Can Help With Spring Allergy Season!
        • Are Electric Furnaces Much Safer Than Gas Furnaces?
      • February
        • Always Fiddling With the Thermostat? Something May Be Wrong
        • Warning Sounds From a Furnace in Trouble
      • January
        • Is It Time for an Electric Panel Upgrade?
        • For an All-Electric Home, Is a Furnace or Heat Pump Better?
        • BURBANK – Heat Pump Rebate
    • 2020
      • December
        • How You Can Save Money on Heating in 2021
        • Your Ceiling Fan Can Also Help in Cool Weather
      • November
        • Somebody Told Me I Need a New Furnace—Is That True?
        • Why Your Furnace Keeps Shutting Down
        • You Need Heating Maintenance This Year More Than Ever
      • October
        • Phenomenal Aire for Asthma
        • Do You Need to Upgrade Your Home’s Electrical Panel?
        • Can I Save Money By Getting a Used AC System?
      • September
        • The Older Home AC Solution
        • Has Your AC Come to the End of the Line at the End of Summer?
      • August
        • Heat Wave! Is Your AC Managing It?
        • There’s No “End Date” for AC Maintenance—You Still Need It!
      • July
        • Don’t Close Vents in Rooms You Aren’t Using!
        • What Is a SEER Rating?
      • June
        • Uneven Cooling Is a Warning You May Need a New Air Conditioner
        • Why Air Conditioning System Sizing From Professionals Is Necessary
        • 5 Reasons Your AC Fan Isn’t Working
      • May
        • Is My Air Conditioning System Leaking?
        • Avoid AC Emergencies as the Heat Ramps Up
      • April
        • It’s Spring: That Means It’s HVAC Tune-Up Time
        • Whole-House Generator vs. Portable Generator
      • March
        • The Final Fixes of the Season for Your Heater—What You May Need
        • SUSPENDED: LADWP Optimization program
        • A Message from Kilowatt to Our Customers
        • The Condensing Furnace: What You Need to Know
        • Does a Furnace Keep You Warmer Than a Heat Pump?
      • February
        • Can I Buy a Used Furnace?
      • January
        • When the Thermostat Causes Heating Problems
        • Some of the Biggest Do-It-Yourself HVAC Repair Mistakes
    • 2019
      • December
        • Some Typical Heat Pump Troubles That Call for Repair Work
        • Terrible Advice You May Hear About Furnaces
        • Efficiency With Gas and Electric Furnaces—It Can Be Tricky
      • November
        • Saving Secrets From Heating Experts
        • Wildfires and Cleaning Your AC’s Coils
      • October
        • Safe & Reliably Tested Furnaces Available Here! Rule 1111 Variance accepted!
        • Is a Heat Pump System Right For My Home?
        • Updating the Electrical System of a Vintage House
        • The Troubles With Aluminum Wiring in Your Home
      • September
        • How to Handle a Second Floor That’s Too Hot
        • Know Your Air Conditioner’s Capacity!
      • August
        • The Job of Your AC’s Compressor
        • AC Coil Cleaning – How Important Is It Really?
        • How Efficient Are Ductless Mini Split Systems?
      • July
        • Understanding Capacitors and Contactors: Essential Air Conditioning Parts
        • Summer Power Outages and Whole-House Generators
        • Is It Normal for the AC to Run Constantly?
      • June
        • Some Quick Troubleshooting Tips for a Central AC
        • Do Attic Fans Make Sense for My House?
      • May
        • Kilowatt Is Proud to Be a Member of IHACI
        • Why We Don’t Recommend Portable ACs for Home Cooling Solutions
        • When the Compressor Fails, Do You Need to Replace the Whole AC?
      • April
        • Watch Out for These Shady AC Stories From Non-Professionals
        • Change Your Air Conditioning System’s Air Filter!
      • March
        • AC Maintenance in Spring Is the Best Way to Save Money on Cooling
        • Spring’s Almost Here, Is It Time to Retire Your HVAC System?
      • February
        • Ductless Heating and the Vintage Home: A Good Combo
        • My Electrical Bills Seem Way Too High—What’s Up?
      • January
        • Don’t Let Your Gas Furnace Get Too Old!
        • What Makes for a Good HVAC Installation?
    • 2018
      • December
        • Heat Pumps and Southern California Weather: A Great Match
        • Holiday Lights and Your Home’s Electrical System
        • Unhealthy Air Quality Concerns in Southern California
      • November
        • Saving Energy in These Mild California Winters
        • Our Thanksgiving Tradition
        • What Is Included in Fall HVAC Maintenance?
      • October
        • Why We Recommend Getting Rid of Window AC Units
        • What Does NATE Certification Mean for an HVAC Contractor?
        • Do I need a UV Air Purifier?
      • September
        • DWP is Giving Away $100,000,000 for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
        • I’ve Got Power Strips, Why Would I Need a Surge Protector?
        • Cloth Wiring Hazards
        • Strange Smells from the AC? Here Are Some of the Possibilities
      • August
        • The Thermostat Setback Is Still a Way to Save on Cooling
        • What Does It Mean to Be “Up to Code” for a House?
      • July
        • These Facts Will Change the Way You Think About Air Conditioning
        • Can I Do Any Electrical Wiring Work Myself?
        • Problems With an Air Conditioner’s Condensate Pan and Drain
      • June
        • Let Us Wire Up Your Home Theater System
        • Help, My Thermostat Is Broken!
      • May
        • Time to Upgrade Your Circuit Breaker Panel
        • Why Isn’t My Air Conditioning Sending Out Cool Air?
      • April
        • Will a High SEER Air Conditioner Save Me Money?
        • Considerations for Installing a Whole-House Generator
      • March
        • Spring Reminder: AC Maintenance Is Vital!
        • Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping?
        • Kilowatt’s “Stay Cool” Scholarship Winner for 2018
        • Shriners Run Walk at Woodley Park
      • February
        • Kilowatt Recognized with Customer Care Leadership Award
        • Ways an HVAC Company Can Prep Your House for Hot Weather
        • Do I Need HVAC Professionals for Balancing My Home’s Humidity?
      • January
        • Electrical Repairs for a Safer Home
        • Dean Gilford We Love You
        • Kilowatt Earns Esteemed 2017 Angie’s List Super Service Award
        • How Do Ductless Systems Help Save Money?
        • Start 2018 with a Better Heating System
    • 2017
      • December
        • Reminder: Make Your Ceiling Fans Spin Backwards in Winter
        • Will Ash and Soot Damage HVAC Systems?
        • Ellie Nagler We Love You!
        • Reminder: Still Not Too Late for Heating Maintenance!
      • November
        • Advice about Safe Outdoor Seasonal Lighting
        • We LOVE Hiring Veterans
        • Never Let Those AC Repairs Linger at the End of the Year
        • November 2017 Employee of the Month
      • October
        • Warm October: Treat Your AC So It Doesn’t Trick You
        • Do Electric Furnaces Need Regular Maintenance As Well?
      • September
        • Already Time for Heating Maintenance? Yes!
        • Outlet Repair and Putting in GFCI Outlets
        • ?? With the Fires You NEED to Change Your HVAC Filters Now! ??
        • Rob Scott – September Employee of the Month
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      • August
        • Beware the Mismatched Thermostat and Air Conditioner!
        • Here’s Why You Might Want to Consider a Generator Installation
        • Is It Too Late for an Air Conditioning Tune-Up?
      • July
        • Deb Scott – August 2017 Employee of the Month
        • AC Troubles: Could It Be Damaged Ductwork?
        • Installing Air Conditioning and Figuring Out Tonnage
      • June
        • The Ductless Mini Split and the Older Home
        • The Importance of Working with Professionals for HVAC Service
        • June 2017 Employee of the Month – Joe Valle
      • May
        • Why Spring Is the Season for a New Air Conditioning Installation
        • Why You Should Work with Our Professionals for AC Installation
        • Customer Question: “What’s the Difference between SEER and EER?”
      • April
        • May 2017 Employee of the Month
        • Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers for Spring
        • April 2017 Employee of the Month – Alfonso Ramos
        • A Few Things to Consider when It’s Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner
      • March
        • Is Your AC Ready for Warm Weather or Should You Get a New One?
        • Too Early to Think about Air Conditioning?
        • Dean Gilford Elected To IHACI Board of Directors
      • February
        • ‘Tis the Season… to Shut Down Your Furnace (Southern California, After All!)
        • Kilowatt Earns Esteemed 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
        • It’s Already the Right Time for AC Maintenance!
      • January
        • Tips for Looking for a Contractor to Work in Your Home
        • Important Tips for Furnace Safety
        • Why Is My Furnace Continually Tripping the Circuit Breaker?
        • How Is Your Heating Handling Our Cold Snap?
    • 2016
      • December
        • January 2017 Employee of the Month
        • Tips on Running Your Heater to Save Money
        • Reason Why Ductless Heating (And Cooling) Is Beneficial
        • Attic Insulation Delivers Great Value!
        • Should You Be Worried about Cloth Wiring?
      • November
        • December Employee of the Month
        • Maintenance Helps Avoid Expensive Problems
        • What NOT to Feed Your Dog at Thanksgiving
        • Celebrating a Year of Rooney
        • What Does an “Older Home Specialist” Mean?
        • Help Us Again with the Food Drive for San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission!
        • What Are Heat Pumps?
      • October
        • November 2016 Employee of the Month: Armando DeLara
        • A DIY Problem We Often Find in Circuit Panel Wiring
        • Signs Your Home May Need Wiring Repairs
        • What Does It Mean That Our Technicians Are “Safety-Sealed”?
        • Our Newest Helper
        • Moving a Furnace to the Attic: Some Things to Consider
      • September
        • October Employee of the Month – Joe Valle
        • Is Your Furnace Safe?
        • Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace?
        • Why Your Air Conditioning System Keeps Tripping the Circuit Breaker
        • Join Our Maintenance Club and Prepare for the Change of Seasons!
      • August
        • Your AC Worked Hard This Summer—Time to Change the Air Filter for the Fall
        • It’s Not Too Late to Upgrade to an Energy Efficient AC!
        • Meet Our President and Find Out How We Give Back to the Community!
        • Adding Central Air Conditioning to an Older Home
        • What You Need to Know about the R-22 Freon Phaseout
      • July
        • Time to Replace That Old, Inefficient Air Conditioning System
        • Why Are Some Rooms in My House Cool and Others Hot?
        • Troubleshooting a Broken Air Conditioning System
        • How Exactly Does a Ductless Air Conditioning System Work?
        • Happy 4th of July
      • June
        • Times When Air Conditioning Replacement Is a Good Idea
        • Welcome Deborah!
        • Reminder: An Attic Fan Is a Great Energy Saving Installation for Summer!
        • Why Is There Water Dripping from My Air Conditioner?
        • Let’s Find Ways to Lower Your Air Conditioning Costs This Summer
      • May
        • Mistakes of Poor Air Conditioning Installation
        • Another Tip on Determining if You Should Replace Your Air Conditioner
        • Kilowatt Is a Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce Award Winner!
        • Why Would You Need to Replace a Capacitor in an Air Conditioner?
        • The Mystery of the Exuberant Air Conditioner
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        • The Importance of Air Conditioner Coil Cleaning
      • April
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        • Is Your Air Conditioner Inefficient? This Might Be the Reason…
        • Savings and Other Advantages of a Recessed Lighting Retrofit
        • Construction or Sandblasting nearby? Cover your Condenser!
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        • “Should I Keep My AC on During the Day When I’m Not Home?”
        • The 4th Annual “Meetah Cheetah” Fundraiser in Sherman Oaks
      • March
        • How Our Maintenance Program Will Help You This Spring
        • Psst… Want To Save Some Money?
        • Time for Air Conditioning Maintenance (Also: Go Raptors!)
        • Questions to Ask about Replacing Your Air Conditioner
        • Important: Don’t Buy HVAC Equipment Online!
      • February
        • We Offer American Standard Products… Which Are Now Better Than Ever!
        • Kilowatt Receives the Customer Care Dealer Award from American Standard
        • What Is an EPA Certification and Is It Important for HVAC Professionals?
        • What Can I Do to Make Sure My House Has Electricity in Case of Power Outages?
      • January
        • Sherman Oaks Business of the YEAR! We need your vote!
        • Kilowatt Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Earns Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award
        • Why You Need Proper Clearance around Your Outdoor Condenser
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        • What Does SEER Stand For?
        • Using Ceiling Fans for Comfort during Winter
        • Need Heating Repairs? Call Us Today for Extra Savings!
        • Join our Food Drive for San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission!
    • 2015
      • December
        • What Are Two-Stage Furnaces?
        • What Makes High-Efficiency Furnace So… High Efficiency?
        • Customer Question: Is All Cloth Wiring Made from Asbestos?
        • Replace an OId Floor Furnace with a Safer, High Efficiency Model
        • Somebody Loved This Dog, Was It YOU?
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        • Electrical Wiring – Safety First!
        • “Operation Gratitude” and “A Million Thanks”
      • November
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        • What Sort of Lifespan You Should Expect from Your Furnace
        • Is Ductless Heating a Good Option for My Home?
        • The Problem with Coil Leaks in ACs and Heat Pumps
      • October
        • Time for a Tune-Up for Your Furnace!
        • FAQ: “Can I Pay Your Employees Directly to Do a Side Job for Me?”
        • Install a High-Efficiency Furnace and Receive a $200 Rebate!
        • Vent Grills Matter for Your Home Comfort!
        • Why Old Air Conditioners Pose Health and Safety Risks
        • Is My Furnace Filter Protecting My Family’s Lungs?
      • September
        • How Much Can I Save with Energy Efficient Lighting?
        • Rooftop Spiral Ducts for Packaged Air Conditioning Systems
        • Some Reasons That Air Ducts Develop Leaks
        • Coil Cleaning: Best AC Maintenance Value
        • Air Purifiers, Asthma, and Infants
      • August
        • The Basics of How Ductless Air Conditioning Works
        • Why Is There Water Leaking from My Air Conditioning System?
        • What Does It Mean for Technicians to be EPA Certified?
        • Why Your Digital Thermostat’s Screen Has Gone Blank
        • A Few Basic Air Conditioning Troubleshooting Tips
      • July
        • Boxer Rescue Los Angeles
        • The Advantages of a Ductless Air Conditioning System
        • Replace Your Old, Inefficient Air Conditioning System This Summer
        • Is Fiber Glass Insulation Safe for My Ductwork?
        • Summer Safe Pets
      • June
        • When Should I Schedule Duct Testing for My Home?
        • Help! My Air Conditioner Is On But No Air Comes Out
        • Why Is My Air Conditioner Making So Much Noise?
        • SAFE Thermostat Disposal
        • Why You Should Consider Installing Ceiling Fans
        • Why You Must Change (or Clean) Your Air Conditioning Filter This Summer
        • The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Detectors
      • May
        • How GFCI Outlets Make Your Home Safer
        • 3 Benefits of a Solar Powered Air Conditioner for a Home
        • Air Conditioning Question: What Does the Compressor Actually Do?
        • Why Installing Attic Fans Is a Good Idea for Summer
      • April
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        • 3 Things You Can Avoid Thanks to Regular Air Conditioning Maintenance
        • 3 Things to Look for During Spring with Your Air Conditioning System
        • Why You Should Upgrade Your Outdated Electrical Panel
        • 3 Great Things about Solar Water Heaters
      • February
        • Your Air Conditioner’s Worst Enemy
        • Poppy Passes Therapy Dog’s International Competency Test!
      • January
        • AccuClean™ Whole House Air Cleaner by American Standard®
        • Condensate Drain Recommendations: Line Flush / Pan Treatment
    • 2014
      • December
        • When New Year’s Day Was Not on January 1st
        • Why Do We Hang Up Mistletoe?
        • The Benefits of Heating Maintenance
        • Why Consider the Installation of an Energy Recovery Ventilator?
        • What Are My Choices When It Comes to Furnaces?
        • Electric Vehicle Charging
      • November
        • Reasons to Consider a Radiant System
        • Will Thanksgiving Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?
        • How Does Insulation Help Heating?
        • What Are the Benefits of Solar Heating?
      • October
        • How Does Solar Heating Work?
        • Why Do Furnaces Need an Exhaust Flue?
        • How Does a Mini-Split Offer Both Heating and Cooling?
        • The Importance of Air Conditioning Maintenance
        • Why You Need Licensed Professional Electricians for Your Wiring Services
        • The Most Common Air Conditioner Problems
      • September
        • Does Installing Ductless Mini Splits Make Sense in an Area Like Los Angeles?
        • What is Coil Cleaning, and Why Does My AC Need It?
        • How Spiders Can Burn Out Your Air Conditioning System
        • A Million Thanks – Letters For U.S. Troops
        • Can I Clean My HVAC Filter?
      • August
        • The Very First Labor Day Celebration
        • How Does Solar Air Conditioning Work?
        • Can You Afford To Be Green?
        • How Does Solar Air Conditioning Work?
        • What are the Benefits of Installing a New AC System?
      • July
        • How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
        • “What is the best brand of air conditioning or heating equipment?”
        • Energy Efficient Cooling Tips
        • Leading the Way with Independence Days!
      • June
        • Common Air Conditioning Repair Needs
        • 4 Reasons You Need a Whole House Generator
        • Benefits of Routine Air Conditioning Maintenance
        • Armondo DeLara: Employee of the Month June 2014
        • How to Choose an Air Conditioner
        • 5 Signs that Your Air Conditioner Needs Service
      • May
        • Welcome to Our New Website
        • Check Out Our Blog for the Latest in HVAC Technology
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