Air Conditioner Recharging

What It Is & When You Need It We all know how high temperatures can soar in California, which is why the last thing you want is for your AC to cut out unexpectedly. It may not seem like a...

Last Updated: October 1, 2019

The Power Of Your Panel

Don’t Limit Your Electrical System With An Outdated Panel  Usually, the only time we check on our electrical system is if something has gone wrong with it. However, it’s best that you don’t wait for sparks to fly to discover...

Last Updated: October 1, 2019

Find Out Why Your Outlets Aren’t Performing

3 Common Outlet Problems & What To Do About Them  If one or more of your electrical outlets stop working, you’ll be faced with the frustrating task of crossing wires over each other until all of your appliances are connected...

Last Updated: October 1, 2019

The Benefits of a Smart Thermostat

Control the Temperature in Your Home No Matter Where You Are! While there are numerous benefits of living an energy-efficient lifestyle, reducing the AC during the peak of a brutal Southern California summer is simply not an option. However, your...

Last Updated: October 1, 2019
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Benefits of Duct Sealing

3 Signs You’re Losing Money To Poorly Sealed Ductwork  Even though you can’t see them, your ducts are a major component of your HVAC system. Whenever you turn on your heating or AC, return and supply ducts carry air to...

Last Updated: September 18, 2019
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How To Avoid AC Failure

Maintenance Can Make All the Difference This Summer Here in California, it’s not uncommon to see temperatures soar over 100 degrees. This means your AC unit gets a months-long workout over the summer! As the summer winds down, it’s important...

Last Updated: September 13, 2019

Electrical Safety Tips For Summer

4 Easy Things You Can Do To Stay Safe This Summer  Summer is the perfect time to plan a much-deserved vacation! Whether you’re traveling abroad, elsewhere in the country or even within our very own Golden State, traveling can be...

Last Updated: September 13, 2019

Be Ready For Humid Summer Conditions

6 Simple Humidity Control Hacks To Use In Your Home What do the Monterey Bay Aquarium, fresh Santa Barbara seafood and Six Flags have in common? They’re all fun-filled summer attractions in California! However, they have one more important commonality:...

Last Updated: September 13, 2019

AC Maintenance Tips to Ensure Efficiency

Prepare Your AC System For Summer! It’s time to break out the grill and uncover the pool, warm weather is finally here! While Spring is the perfect time for block parties and lemonade stands, it’s important that you and your...

Last Updated: September 11, 2019

The Benefits of Ceiling Fans

Save Money & Energy With A New Ceiling Fan From Hydes!  July of this year was the hottest month recorded in history, and with California still boasting the highest instantaneous temperature of all time at 134 degrees recorded in 1913,...

Last Updated: September 12, 2019

Worried About Your AC Unit?

The 5 Most Frequently Asked Questions About AC Replacement During the long, hot summer, your air conditioner undoubtedly gets a good workout! However, if it starts to produce unusual noises or odd smells, it’s tough to decide whether the issue...

Last Updated: September 12, 2019

Protect your home against indoor allergens

Don’t let allergy season get the best of you! We’ve all been there. Puffy eyes, watery nose and a headache that puts most others to shame! In between sneezes, you may find yourself cursing nature for bringing these symptoms with...

Last Updated: June 18, 2019

Summer HVAC Failures Got You Down?

The 3 Most Common AC Problems in California & How to Solve ThemTime to break out the sunscreen and beach towels; summer is finally here! In anticipation of the numerous barbeques and block parties, you may have forgotten to keep...

Last Updated: June 18, 2019

Celebrate National Great Outdoors Month

Enhance Your Outdoor Living with AC & Electrical From Hyde’s! Gone are the days of watching your uncle flip burgers at a glacial pace on an ancient grill in the scorching heat and calling it a family barbeque. With quickly...

Last Updated: September 11, 2019
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5 Common Summer Electrical Issues

Don’t Let These Problems Leave You In The Dark This Summer During the hot California summer, all we can do is try to keep cool the best we can! Some may choose to head out for a beach day while...

Last Updated: September 11, 2019

R-22 Refrigerant Phase Out

Why Is R-22 Refrigerant Being Phased Out by the EPA & How Will It Affect CA Homeowners? In September of 1987, with guidance from the world’s foremost climate scientists, the UN adopted the Montreal Protocol,  a list of guidelines for every...

Last Updated: September 13, 2019

Tackle Those Tricky Spring Allergies

Desert Climate Allergies Are Nothing To Sneeze At It is often thought that relocating to a desert climate will alleviate the sniffling and itching that comes with seasonal allergies. While it may help to some extent, especially for those suffering...

Last Updated: April 4, 2019

The Importance of HVAC Maintenance

Consequences of Neglecting Your HVAC Maintenance With Spring on the way, it’s important that your HVAC is fully prepared for the warm weather ahead. Because even small rumblings from within your system can lead to major problems down the road,...

Last Updated: September 11, 2019

Preparing Your AC For Vacation

Spring is in full swing and that means vacation season is right around the corner! Whether you’re going on a romantic European getaway or just a long weekend at Lake Tahoe with the kids, you want to know your home...

Last Updated: April 3, 2019