Sunset Air Blog: Archive for May, 2014

Warning Signs You Need Professional Electrical Repair

Friday, May 23rd, 2014

Electrical repair is nothing to sneeze at. Damage to your electrical system can affect your household’s ability to function, and while modern homes have safety measures in place, electricity can be quite dangerous without a trained electrician performing repairs. Here in Puyallup, electrical repair services are standing by to correct the issue, but before they do, you need to be able to call them in.

Here’s A Short List of Some Warning Signs You Need Professional Electrical Repair

  • The circuit breaker keeps tripping. The breakers are an important safety feature in your home, cutting off power in the event the wires or circuits are overloaded with too much power. Without them, the excess power could damage your electrical system and possibly even start a fire.
  • Loose outlets. If you plug something into your outlet and the plug falls out, it probably means that the contacts are worn or loose. Either way, that spells trouble: rendering the outlet useless at best and damaging whatever is plugged into it at worst. Similar problems can occur in the event of “backstabbed” (loose) wires connecting the outlet to the rest of the electrical system.
  • Flickering lights. Your lights will flicker if they suffer from an interrupted power flow, which usually means either a loose connection somewhere or frayed wires somewhere along the line. (Wires can become frayed through age, or from external damage such as vermin chewing on them.) Flickering lights can sometimes get worse in instances of high wind or rain, as the inclement weather rattles or shifts the pertinent component.

If you spot the warning signs that you need professional electrical repair, don’t try to fix the problem yourself. Instead, call in the expert electricians at Sunset Air. Our trained electrical technicians have years of experience and the training to handle the latest developments in the field. We’ll hunt down the source of the issue and make repairs quickly and safely. Electrical repair services in Puyallup don’t come any more reliable. Pick up the phone and give us a call today. You’ll be glad you did!

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How Can New Windows Save on Energy

Friday, May 23rd, 2014

Summer is on its way, and with it comes an increased emphasis on saving energy. We want to keep our homes cool and comfortable, but no one likes pay more than they have to for reliable cooling. You may be inclined to check your air conditioner for ways to improve its efficiency, and those are good instincts. But you should also look into other aspects of your house, especially the windows, which are a key area in terms of energy efficiency. New window installation in Tacoma WA is surprisingly affordable, and becomes even more attractive when you understand how new windows can save on energy.

You can’t properly insulate window the way you can the rest of the house, because there’s no crawlspace for placing insulation. Radiant heat moves directly in through the glass and into your home, raising the temperature and forcing your air conditioner to work harder to do its job. Furthermore, air leaks around improperly fitted windows can cost you a great deal of cool air generated by your air conditioner, making it all the more difficult to cool your home down properly.

New windows can help with that. Properly fitted windows will cut the leaks down to nothing, while the glass can be treated with UV resistant coatings and similar advances to help keep radiant heat from getting in. In many cases, you can also install double-paned windows to form an extra layer of insulation. Such windows do even more in the winter than they do in the summer, making them a worthwhile investment no matter what the time of year.

We have years of experience with window installation in Tacoma, WA, and we can help ensure that you get the results you need based on your budget for the project. Energy savings have a way of building up over time, and the investment you make today could translate into big savings in the remaining years you own your home. Give us a call today and let us help you take that step.

For more on how new windows can save you money by saving energy, give the window installation experts at Sunset Air a call today. You’ll be glad you did!

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What to Look for with an Electrical Repair Service

Friday, May 16th, 2014

Your electrical system is one of the most important components of your house, but also one of the most potentially dangerous. You need a good electrical repair service to correct any problems that arise, and here in Puyallup, electrical repair services are quite common. But that gives rise to another question: which company is the right one to use. Luckily, there are factors that can help separate the good companies from the bad ones.

Here’s what to Look for With An Electrical Repair Service Company in Puyallup, WA

First of all, you want a company that can offer reliable credentials. Every electrical repair service must be licensed and bonded by the state. But a good company will go beyond that. Look for companies that are affiliated with reputable third parties, or which offer bona fides from the cities in which they operate. That speaks to a quality of service that you can rely on.

In addition, look for a company that has a long history of service. That isn’t to say a brand new company is bad. Every company started somewhere and you might find a new service that turns out to be quite reliable. However, a well-established company with a great deal of experience behind it has proven eminently reliable, with happy customers and a solid record to back up its claims.

Finally, you want to look at the services offered to get a good impression of the company’s merits. Any reputable service will give you an estimate in advance, so that you know exactly what’s in store before they begin work.

All of these features can be found in Sunset Air, a well-established company in service since 1976. We have affiliations with local cities, as well as Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association. We offer estimates before we start to work. If you know what to look for with an electrical repair service in Puyallup, you’ll see that the choice is clear. Give us a call today and let us show you what we can do!

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Benefits of Installing a Skylight

Friday, May 9th, 2014

Putting skylights into homes sounds like a luxury more than anything else. They look attractive, provide a pleasant view onto a clear starry sky, and they make a soothing pattering noise few other home surfaces produce when the rain strikes them. But what other benefits could putting a window into a ceiling bring you?

You’d be surprised. Skylights have a number of advantages for home installation that you should consider when you’re remodeling your house or adding on a new room. Sunset Air has worked on window installations in Tacoma, WA for over 35 years, so we’ve seen firsthand the little-known advantages of skylights. Contact our team today to find out more about our services for skylight installation and repairs.

The Skylight Advantages

  • Health: People in the U.S. spend 85% of their time indoors and out of the sun, which deprives them of Vitamin D that can help battle low moods and fatigue. However, too much UV radiation is dangerous. A skylight helps with both problems: it brings the natural light of the sun into a large space, and its glazing blocks and reflects harmful UV rays. A skylight can increase your mood and energy at home.
  • Reduced reliance on electricity: No other type of window in a home draws in as much light as a well-placed skylight. East- and west-facing windows only have sunlight during a brief period of the day, and north- and sound-facing windows may not receive any direct light at all. A skylight pours down many hours of lighting, and this mean less reliance on electrical lights. Even on overcast days, a skylight brightens up a room and lets you turn down the lights.
  • Space enhancement: Adding a skylight to a stuffy room that feels overcrowded will have a near-magical transformative effect. The room will feel larger, fresher, more vibrant. Sometimes the only remodeling you need is a skylight. (You can save money on electrical installation as well when a skylight does half the work.)

Skylight Repairs

Because a home’s skylight has more direct exposure to the elements than other windows, it can occasionally need repairs. Make sure that you have the best professional installation available so your skylight has proper water tightness and the most durable material; this will lower the need for repairs and give you a window on the roof of the world that will last as long as your home does.

Sunset Air provides quality window installation services for Tacoma, WA that includes skylights. We can also repair your existing skylight, and offer 24-hour emergency repairs if you need a leak fixed right away. We offer numerous services for doors and windows, so contact us whenever it’s time for remodeling.

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