RKM Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Riverside’

Still Cold? You Might Want to Consider a Humidifier

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

So you’re running your heater when the temperature drops off at night and using it to warm up when you wake up in the morning. If you’re doing all this but you’re still cold, it might be time for you to schedule an appointment with our team for your indoor air quality services. A humidifier in Riverside, CA can be the solution to your home’s heating problems.

Sometimes the heating problems that you think you have aren’t even heating problems, they’re really problems with the humidity levels in your home. Make sure that you come to a team of professionals so that we can perfect your home comfort for you. We’re going to make sure that you’re going to get the work that you need in your home.

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How to Avoid Holiday Heating Trouble

Monday, November 18th, 2019

We’re in the middle of November now and you know what that means—the holidays are right around the corner. The next month or so is going to be filled with family, presents, and general holiday cheer. It’s one of the best times of the year no matter what you choose to celebrate. Don’t you want to stay comfortable in your home all winter long? It’s possible and we can help you achieve it.

If you’ve already noticed a little budding heating trouble going on in your home, it’s time to schedule an appointment with our professionals. Heating repair in Riverside, CA doesn’t have to be hard when you employ the professional heating technicians from our team. We’ll make sure your holiday season is as cozy and cheery as possible.

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Don’t Procrastinate When It Comes to AC Repair

Monday, September 9th, 2019

hvac-technician-maintenance-on-outdoor-unitTrust us when we say that the last thing you want to do is procrastinate on your air conditioning repair services. It doesn’t matter the severity of the problem or how long it’s been going on—take this as your sign to pick up the phone today.

We know it’s pretty late in the summer here in Riverside, however, you also know that our summers stretch long into fall and even early winter at times. You’re going to need your air conditioner to stand strong for a little while longer. Procrastinating will only make your air conditioning problems even worse or more severe. Call our team when you need air conditioning repair in Riverside, CA. We’re the team that’s going to do the job right.

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What Factors Go into Air Conditioning Installation?

Monday, July 15th, 2019

air-conditioning-springThe first rule of air conditioning is that you need great air conditioning installation services. Air conditioning installation is the foundation of your system. If you don’t have a great air conditioning system in your home, you’re never going to get the caliber of cooling power that you need. If you want a perfect air conditioning system in your home, you need to focus on your sizing.

There’s a lot more that goes into your installation than figuring out the square footage of your home and finding an air conditioner that’s relatively compatible. You need a load calculation from a professional. Contact our team for air conditioning installation in Riverside, CA. We’ll make sure your experience is flawless.

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Does My Air Conditioner Need Maintenance?

Monday, July 1st, 2019

hvac-technician-maintenance-on-outdoor-unitThe calendar says its summer, but we’re still in that awkward stage of our weather here in Riverside. It’s common for us to have a couple scorching hot days punctuate our rather gloomy early summer weather, but we’re still not quite in that period where we need our AC unit every day. We know that you’ve probably turned on your air conditioner at least once so far in this season. If you’ve noticed literally any issues with your air conditioner in your home, it’s time for you to contact our technicians. We specialize in AC maintenance in Riverside, CA and we can help you fine tune your home.

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The Purpose of Refrigerant in Your AC System

Monday, June 17th, 2019

air-conditioner-in-need-of-serviceIf you have an air conditioner in your home that you’ve ever had serviced, you’ve probably heard the word “refrigerant”, but do you know what it is? You might know what refrigerant is on a literal level, but it’s important to understand how refrigerant functions in your air conditioning system. If you understand the basics of your air conditioning system you’ll be able to avoid a lot of problems down the road.

The specific requirements of your refrigerant depend on the needs of your particular unit. If you want to make sure that your AC system is always treated with care make sure you contact our team for our air conditioning repair in Riverside, CA. Done Right, Priced Right.

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Easily Prevent These AC Issues With Maintenance

Monday, May 20th, 2019

ac-boyzEven though we’re an air conditioning repair company in Riverside, CA, it wouldn’t be in our conscience to simply let your air conditioner develop repair issues. That’s why, every year, we urge homeowners to have your systems tuned-up just after winter and before summer.

That’s the perfect time to have it inspected and prevent some of the worst AC issues. Some of them will be expensive to fix, while others can be hard to detect and might raise your cooling bill substantially until it’s fixed.

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It Might Be Time to Replace Your Heater If…

Monday, May 6th, 2019

heating-replacementIt’s true that winter is already over. And it’s also true that we live in the “always sunny” Southern California. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t subjected to cold nights that linger on through spring.

While we’re in this last phase of the heating season, you might turn on your heater for some particularly cold nights. During this last stretch, it might be worth it to evaluate your heater’s performance up to this point.

And don’t think that it’s too late to think about a replacement—replacing your heater now will be much more convenient than trying to replace it at the beginning of the next heating season.

That’s why we invite you to think about your heater while it’s still fresh in your mind. It might be time to have it replaced if…

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Keep This in Mind While Operating a Heat Pump

Monday, March 25th, 2019

heat-pump-operationHaving a heating system is nothing new, even for residents of Southern California. However, if we look at the statistics, the odds are high that you’ve been using a furnace up to this point. While furnaces have certainly earned their reputation and are great choices for heating, we’d argue that heat pumps are better in our climate. It’s not difficult for heat pumps to achieve the same level of comfort with greater efficiency.

With all that being said, if you’re considering switching from a furnace to a heat pump, there are several things you’ll want to keep in mind:

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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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