RKM Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Home Improvement’ Category

How to Perfect Your Home Automation

Monday, May 16th, 2022

If you want to have an up-to-date, technologically advanced home, then we recommend home automation systems. This is probably something that you’ve already looked into if you’re thinking about making your home a “smart home.” Although this is something that you might have looked into in the past, we understand that the entire process can be a little confusing.

If you need a little crash course in home automation in Riverside, CA, then we’re the professionals you should reach out to. We’re a team that stands out from the rest because we make sure our entire staff is up to date with everything in the industry. You can get the right knowledge and installation from our professionals. 

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How A Whole-House Fan Can Change Your Spring Season

Monday, May 2nd, 2022
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Now that the weather is warming up again in Riverside, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to stay cool. This can be quite the job to do when you live in our area. Not only do we live in Southern California, but we also live inland. The temperatures rise quickly here and tend to bake us all summer long. Because of this, you might notice that you have difficulty getting your home to get cool or stay cool with ease. The addition of a whole-house fan in Riverside, CA can change all of this. 

If you’re ready to change the efficiency and comfort of your home, then this is an easy way to do it. This is one of the best ways to beat the heat. We realize that not too many people are familiar with whole-house fans so we’ll give you everything you need to know below…

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Everything You Need to Know About Home Automation

Monday, November 15th, 2021

Now that winter has arrived and we’re getting cold, we’re sure that you’re starting to consider different practices in your home. In the morning, you probably get up and turn on your heater right away to take off the chill, you probably have a favorite hoodie or zip up sweater that you’re wearing around the house, and you’re likely asking for hot drinks from your barista on your morning coffee run. 

Things are changing and your home services should reflect this. If you’re thinking about ways of improving your home heating this winter, then it’s a great idea to start now. One of our favorite improvements starts with home automation in Riverside, CA. We understand that this can be a complicated process. This is why we want to help you.

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Why Should I Make My Home a Smart Home?

Monday, March 11th, 2019

home-automation-illustrationNowadays, we are surrounded by “smart” technology. It’s rare to find someone without a smartphone; our televisions have their own app stores; there’s even a smart kettle, which is admittedly much more trouble than it’s worth. But the bottom line on all the smart stuff is this: you only need it if it makes sense for your needs.

Of all the smart applications out there, we think making your home a smart home with home automation services is something that most people can get on board with. It may sound excessive at first, but after you understand some of the benefits, you might start wishing you had one.

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How to Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

Monday, February 12th, 2018

money-savingEnergy efficiency is often considered a concern for places with cold winters, which definitely does not apply to the Inland Empire. This winter has been much warmer than normal – temperatures in the past few weeks have been actively warm – which may lead homeowners to conclude they don’t need an energy efficient home.

But the same factors that keep homes back east warm in the winter can help keep them cool in the summer, which is of great concern to those of us here in Southern California. Soon enough, another blazing summer will be upon us, which means that now is the time to consider improving your home’s energy efficiency. There are some specific steps you can take, and with the help of a trained expert, it could translate into big savings on your monthly energy bills. We’ve listed a few of them below.

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