This is the time when many of us in the Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln and surrounding areas are doing our Spring planting. Did you know that planting shade trees can actually help you reduce the costs of running your air conditioner in the hot months?

Though not a short-term solution, carefully planning out the planting of your shade trees now can result in long-term energy cost savings. Just by planting three shade trees in the right spots around your home can save you over $100 annually in cooling and heating costs. Planting more trees can actually help out your neighborhood, too. Neighborhoods full of shade trees have daytime temperatures as much as six degrees cooler.

But what trees make the best shade trees? For a list of shade trees that grow well in our area, check out Sacramento Tree Foundation. The City of Roseville, California, has a page of great tips that can help you determine where and how you should plant those trees. Though it’s generally considered better to plant trees in the Fall, you can plant shade trees any time of year. It is best to avoid the hotter temperatures, so plant them before the Spring temperatures are gone.

Shade trees are not the only way to save some money on your cooling costs as the weather warms up. More ideas include:

•  Installing a programmable thermostat
•  Keeping window coverings closed during the day
•  Using ceiling and oscillating fans

But the very best way to save on your air conditioning costs is to have a newer and efficient system. Have you had your A/C inspected or serviced yet?

We want to help you save dollars on your energy costs. Call us today at 916-409-0768 to have our heating and cooling professionals analyze your system. Don’t forget to take advantage of our current special offer!

Granite Bay, CA gets more than its fair share of cold, wet weather. This means that you had better have a good, energy-efficient heating system to keep your home nice and cozy during times of cold rain. Heating systems are key components and as important as water and electricity in households throughout Granite Bay, CA. You have to make sure to do your homework when the time comes to install a new system. Carefully choose your contractor. He has to be qualified to install your system. If not, then you may get a faulty installation, leading you to additional costs in repairs as well as needless waste over the years and your system runs less efficiently.

Here are some tips for choosing a reliable and qualified heating contractor in Granite Bay, CA:

• Ask to see credentials. Heating contractors have to be licensed from the state. More importantly, they should be able to provide you with contacts (satisfied customers) you can call in order to verify their reliability. Check them out on the Better Business Bureau and ask if they have NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certification. These are similar to seals of approval.
• Know their experience: Just because a heating company is new doesn’t mean that it lacks service experience. Every contractor starts somewhere, often times with other companies before starting out on their own. However, heating companies and contractors with long histories and proven track records show that they have both the experience and the qualification necessary to provide customers with excellent maintenance, repair and installation services.
• Find out their availability: The best heating contractors and companies understand that sometimes it’s not ok to wait a day or two for service. They will gladly offer 24-hour emergency services for those problems that pop up in the middle of the night.
• Make sure they’re transparent: The best heating companies and professionals will happily give you an upfront estimate, so you know exactly what the cost of your maintenance, repair or installation will be.

Peck Heating and Air Conditioning provides the best, most reliable heating services in the Granite Bay, CA area. We are NATE certified and endorsed by the BBB. We’ve been proudly offering our heating services since 1987. We understand that issues can arise at any time of the day and gladly offer 24-hour emergency repair services. We’ll provide you with a written estimate before starting any work so you don’t have any surprises. We’re here, we’re qualified and we’re ready to help so give us a call today 916-409-0768!

Predicting Mother Nature is tough, even with all the technology and information that we have today. What may seem like an OK day and night could turn into a bitter cold when winter really starts to set in. It’s for that reason that you should not hesitate to call a professional to look at your heating system. Here are some questions our customers struggle with every year, especially as money is tight and conditions get colder.

Should I Fix it Myself?

Every homeowner or DIY’er will probably be tempted to just tinker a bit, or fix an issue to get warmth through the house. Many systems have instruction manuals and guides, but if you lack the experience that a professional has, we highly recommend you call Peck Heating first. One false move and the system could backfire or just completely stop working. The last thing you want to happen is for something to go wrong in the middle of a cold crisis.

Should I Wait it Out?

Every year, millions of people try to wait things out. The previous winter may have been mild, but it makes sense to get an inspection today, and if anything is not up to date, it can get repaired right now. That way if the cold sets in, you’ll be ready.

Is it Worth Stressing About?

Without an inspection of your heater, you will not have a great deal of peace. Peace of mind is hard to put a price tag on, but when it comes to heating your home, it could be as simple as calling in a professional. Ask for an inspection, just to be sure, and you will definitely be thankful when the outside world starts to freeze, and you and your family are bundled together, warm and cozy.