How to Check for Mold in Your HVAC System: Signs, Causes, and What to Do
How to Check for Mold in Your HVAC System: Signs, Causes, and What to Do A musty smell the moment the air conditioning turns on is the most common way homeowners discover mold in an HVAC system — and the point where a lot of money gets spent on the wrong thing. Mold in a […]
Can HVAC Systems Cause Carbon Monoxide?
Can HVAC Systems Cause Carbon Monoxide? ⚠ If You Suspect a Carbon Monoxide Leak Right Now Leave the house immediately and get everyone, including pets, into fresh air Call 911 or your local emergency number once you’re outside Do not go back inside until emergency responders say it’s safe If your CO detector is sounding, […]
What Are the 4 Phases of Planned HVAC Maintenance?
What Are the 4 Phases of Planned HVAC Maintenance? “The 4 phases of planned HVAC maintenance” actually refers to two different frameworks in the industry, depending on whether you’re asking about what happens during a single service visit or how a maintenance program is planned over time. Beyond Builder provides HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance […]
How to Choose the Right HVAC System
How to Choose the Right HVAC System Heating and cooling account for roughly half of the average home’s energy use, so the system you choose affects your comfort and your utility bill for the next 15 to 20 years. Whether you’re replacing an aging unit, building new, or renovating, knowing how to choose the right […]
How Often Should HVAC Be Serviced?
How Often Should HVAC Be Serviced? A heating and cooling system that’s never serviced doesn’t fail all at once — it loses efficiency gradually, until a breakdown forces the issue, usually during the hottest or coldest week of the year. At Beyond Builder, a licensed general contractor (LIC #1118371) serving Los Angeles and Southern California, […]
