You’re going on a long trip, and your to-do lists likely have to-do lists. Packing and making arrangements for your vacation are important, but don’t forget a to-do list to protect your home. Just a few minutes of planning and
Homeowner’s New Year’s Resolutions
In 2013, you’re going to exercise more, eat better, sign up for that class you’ve been meaning to take, and save yourself some money for a rainy day. You’ll probably do some of those things, but while you’re working on
Let’s Be Thankful for Modern Conveniences
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s a time to give thanks for the friends and family in your life, the blessings you have encountered in the past year, and all those little—and big—things we tend to take for granted.
5 Signs it’s Time to Upgrade Your Home’s Electrical Panel
Your home’s electrical service panel consists of a series of circuit breakers and fuses that allow you to control all the electrical components of your home. The electrical panel divides all the electrical power into different circuits, each of which
Planning Your Home Theater Installation
When you are preparing to convert a room in your home into a home theater, there are many things to consider. It is important to know the dimensions of the room you will be using, along with the amount of
With a Flip of a Switch: How Does Electricity Work?
When flipping on a light switch in today’s times it’s expected that, thanks to electricity, a light bulb will turn on and light up a room. No longer does anyone even wonder how that electricity has been harnessed from the
Aluminum Wiring Fire Hazard
Ideal’s electrician Gabriel was recently at a customer’s home and filmed this short clip. Do you see the spark? Aluminum wiring has been the cause of numerous house fires and is a major safety hazard. If you have concerns about
A Short Guide to Energy-Efficient Lighting
About a quarter of the average home’s energy budget is devoted to electric lighting. Energy-efficient lighting is a simple way to save money and reduce your home’s energy use and carbon footprint. The Right Bulb The incandescent bulb was a
How to Incorporate Energy-Efficient Lighting into Your Home
American homes are consuming a lot more energy than they used to. Home electronics, small appliances, and personal devices now account for over 40% of energy use in the home. Average home size has also increased, creating more energy use
Now’s the Time to Get Prepared for Summer
As the heat of summer approaches in San Diego, many of us are trying to find ways to cool our living and work spaces effectively and affordably. Ideal Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical can provide many solutions to bring comfort
Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical Named Finalist of 2022 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in San Diego (San Diego, CA – June 29, 2022) Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) has named Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical 
Thank you to our customers and community for contributing to the county-wide Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Drive, benefiting the San Diego Food Bank. Whether you donated food, cash/check, or virtually via QR code, you helped provide 92,754 meals for families