High Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act  (HEEHRA) California homeowners have a unique opportunity to reduce their energy costs and support clean energy transitions through financial assistance offered under the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA has created several programs to help homeowners upgrade their homes with efficient, eco-friendly technologies....

As the warm summer days begin to fade, it’s time to turn your attention to fall maintenance tasks that will help prepare your home and HVAC system for the cooler months ahead. By taking proactive steps now, you can ensure that your home stays comfortable, energy-efficient, and safe during autumn...

If you’ve recently taken a peek inside your Ductless Mini-Split and noticed something dark, fuzzy, or discolored, you might be looking at mold or mildew. These conditions are more common than many realize and can have serious implications for your indoor air quality and overall health. At Alternative HVAC Solutions,...

Eichler homes, with their distinctive mid-century modern architecture, are treasures of design, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living spaces. With their distinctive mid-century modern design, these architectural gems have become icons in neighborhoods like Palo Alto and San Mateo. Known for their floor-to-ceiling windows, open floor plans, and post-and-beam construction,...

Maintaining your Heat-Pump or furnace and air conditioner is crucial for ensuring optimal performance, energy efficiency, and longevity of these essential home appliances. Neglecting regular maintenance can lead to costly repairs, reduced efficiency, and even premature replacement. Here’s why proper maintenance matters and how an Extended Service Agreement (ESA) can...

The San Mateo County History Museum is one of San Mateo County’s most significant landmarks. The San Mateo County History Museum depicts the history of the peninsula – of the original native inhabitants to the people of today. It places local history in context by showing how we in the...

A dual-fuel or hybrid system is the combination of an electric heat pump and a natural gas furnace. This system uses the heat pump’s outdoor condensing unit to heat your home using only electricity. The gas furnace comes into play when temperatures are below 35 degrees. When using an electric...

Builders who adopt a whole-home approach to building design consider the home as a single system consisting of interdependent parts. Framing, walls, insulation, windows, doors, lighting, HVAC and other components of the built environment are evaluated for how they perform in relation to each other, to the local climate and...

If you’re looking for a new heat pump, the first thing you need to do is identify what features matter to you most. Do you want the best value? Do you want the most energy-efficient? Or maybe a bit of both? In order to make your choice a little easier,...