Presented by Wighton’s, Inc. Furnace emergencies can and will happen, especially if your furnace hasn’t had consistent maintenance checks. Although furnaces are usually the last things we worry about in our homes, it’s important to make sure it’s in running order for those colder Winter months. With DIY remedies and temporary fixes, some problems may […]
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Carbon Monoxide – Frequently Asked Questions
I have a CO alarm in my house, shouldn’t this warn me if there is a problem? If you purchased your alarm from a store, it will usually only warn you of a life threatening condition. If you read the fine print on the product’s UL listing, you’ll find it offers little protection for children, […]
Why You Need a Carbon Monoxide Test
Download the Why Demand CO Test PDF Carbon Monoxide is the #1 cause of poisonings in the U.S. Yet less than 5% of all CO Poisonings are reported! The safe and efficient operation of your heating equipment and other combustion appliances cannot be determined without testing using a calibrated combustion analyzer. Because the technology, instruments […]
Testimonial: The affordable way to make your home more energy efficient
Joe and Kathy took advantage of emPower’s free Energy Coach service and now they know what upgrades will make their home more comfortable and save energy – watch the video to find out what problems were lurking in their home.
Winter Months on the Central Coast – Is your Furnace Working Safely & Efficiently?
Is there a foolproof way to verify that a furnace is still good? Electronic gas sniffer can help find bad heat exchanges, but it is important that they never be used as the reason to condemn a furnace. They can be fooled and are wrong in a great many circumstances. The only true way to […]
Wighton’s technicians complete annual certification seminar
Every year Wighton’s invites the National Comfort Institute to conduct a Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Combustion Efficiency Seminar at our in-house laboratory. Each field technician practices skills learned during the 3-day certification seminar at our in-house laboratory. It’s one thing to learn and another to apply the knowledge you learn; we learn by doing. Why […]
7 Critical things you should know when you choose a contractor
When it comes to work on your home there’s no more important decision to make than the contractor you choose to do the work. Whether it’s choosing the best roofing company or the best gas company, the right contractor makes all the difference in time, money and quality of work. We asked Wighton’s Heating and […]
What You Should Know About Your Air Conditioner
Get your AC unit the attention it needs (without suffering through the heat)… Central Coast The new buzz word is Green; Green buildings, Green products, Green lifestyles, and Greener environments. Even the Federal Government is offering every homeowner in the United States a $1,500 tax credit if you replace your old, inefficient air conditioning (AC) […]
Wightons can help you take advantage of the AC Quality Care Program
Heating and cooling accounts for over 44 percent of your home energy bill. Lower your monthly energy bill by keeping your air conditioning equipment working at peak efficiency. AC Quality Care can help. When was the last time you had your Air Conditioning checked? A home AC system can be complicated. Luckily, PG&E rebates aren’t. […]
Home Energy Audit in Winter Should Include Furnace Maintenance
There is a series of simple tests and inspections that can lead to big savings on your home energy bill. During winter your heating bill will naturally rise, but that doesn’t mean you can’t save money. The Department of Energy recommends regular maintenance and tune-ups of your home furnace. Our friends at Wightons offers a […]
