As San Diego experienced its first heat wave of the summer, HVAC technicians found themselves increasingly busy with both installations and repairs.
In Rancho Bernardo, Bill Howe crews were spotted installing a heat pump system to replace a 16-year-old unit. The HVAC company reports this is currently their most requested service county-wide.
“Heat pump sales are up 30% in coastal areas,” according to Mackinley Men, HVAC Installation Manager at Bill Howe. Men noted that installations near the ocean require a special coating to protect against salt air corrosion…