HIGH ENERGY BILLS IN REDONDO BEACH

Unexpectedly high energy bills often indicate your HVAC system is working harder than it should, wasting energy and money. Redondo Beach homeowners experience this issue at a rate roughly proportional to housing age and climate exposure — older Redondo Beach homes (built before 1985) have a notably higher incidence than newer construction.

Redondo Beach experiences a unique microclimate influenced by its coastal location and the marine layer that often rolls in during the summer. This can lead to moderate temperatures but also sudden spikes in heat when the marine layer dissipates. As a result, HVAC systems need to be equipped to handle both humidity and temperature fluctuations, making regular maintenance and system upgrades crucial for optimal performance. For high bills specifically, this matters because the climate determines how hard your system is being pushed when the failure occurs.

Before calling us, you can try the following DIY checks — many Redondo Beach homeowners resolve the issue themselves without a service call:

• Replace air filter if dirty
• Check for obvious duct leaks
• Verify thermostat programming is efficient
• Compare bills to same month previous year
• Check for drafts around windows and doors