The holiday season brings warmth, celebration, and plenty of festive decorations. From decorative lighting to extra kitchen appliances and electronics, homes in Yakima often see a noticeable increase in electrical usage this time of year. While these seasonal additions add cheer, they can also place extra strain on your electrical system if it isn’t properly maintained. Taking a proactive approach to holiday electrical maintenance helps keep your home safe, efficient, and ready to shine throughout the season.
Holiday Electrical Maintenance Tips: Keeping Your Yakima Home Safe and Bright This Season
December 22nd, 2025What Do Cold Spots Mean in Your Home?
December 8th, 2025Cold spots can be one of the most frustrating winter comfort issues for homeowners. You set your thermostat to a comfortable temperature, yet certain areas of your home still feel noticeably cooler than the rest. At ThermAll Heating, Cooling & Electric, we know how confusing and uncomfortable this can be. Cold spots may seem like minor annoyances, but they often signal that something in your home isn’t functioning as efficiently as it should. Understanding what causes cold spots is the first step toward restoring balanced, reliable comfort throughout your home.
What’s New in Heating Installation: How New Innovations Are Transforming Home Comfort
November 24th, 2025As we approach 2026, homeowners in Yakima are looking for heating systems that deliver greater efficiency, stronger performance, and more environmentally conscious operation. With ongoing advancements in HVAC technology, the future of home heating is arriving faster than ever. Modern systems offer improved comfort, lower energy bills, and a reduced carbon footprint—all while giving homeowners more control over how they heat their spaces. If you’re planning a heating installation or upgrade, understanding the latest trends can help you make a smart, future-ready decision for your Yakima home.
Understanding Electrical Panel Capacity: How to Know if Your Yakima Home Needs an Upgrade
November 10th, 2025Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s electrical system. It distributes power to every outlet, light, appliance, and device you use every day. But many homeowners don’t realize that their panel has limits—and once those limits are reached, the system can no longer operate safely or efficiently.
In Yakima, where many homes still rely on older electrical panels, it’s especially important to understand how panel capacity works and how to recognize when it’s time for an upgrade. Doing so helps prevent electrical hazards and keeps your home running smoothly.
Hearing Strange Noises When You First Turn on Your Furnace? Here’s What to Do
October 27th, 2025As Yakima’s fall temperatures dip into the 40s°F at night, firing up your furnace for the first time can feel like a warm welcome to the season. However, those initial startups often come with odd noises that can raise concerns. While some sounds are normal after months of downtime, others signal that your heating system needs attention to keep your Yakima home cozy all winter. At ThermAll Heating, Cooling & Electric, we’re here to help you understand what those noises mean and when to call a professional to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
Improve Your Yakima Home’s Indoor Air Quality Before Winter
October 13th, 2025As Yakima, WA, transitions into fall, with October temperatures ranging from 65°F during the day to chilly 35°F nights, homeowners begin sealing their homes to keep warmth in. While this helps maintain a cozy 70°F indoors, it can trap dust, allergens, and pollutants, compromising indoor air quality (IAQ). Poor IAQ can worsen allergies and reduce comfort during winter. At ThermAll Heating, Cooling & Electric, we’re here to help Yakima residents breathe cleaner, healthier air by installing IAQ systems before winter arrives. Here’s how you can improve your home’s air quality now.
Preparing Your Home’s Electrical System for Yakima’s Cold Months
September 22nd, 2025As fall settles into the greater Yakima and Ellensburg areas, preparing your home’s electrical system for the colder months is essential to ensure safety, comfort, and efficiency. With temperatures in Yakima often dipping below freezing in late fall and winter, your electrical system faces increased demands from heating systems, space heaters, and holiday lighting. Since 1988, ThermAll Heating, Cooling & Electric has provided quality workmanship, timely service, and a 100% guarantee to keep homes ready for the season. Here’s how to spot common electrical issues and prepare your electrical panel for winter.
End-of-Summer Air Conditioner Checklist: How to Prepare Your System for Winter
September 8th, 2025As summer winds down and cooler weather moves in, your air conditioner deserves a little attention before it goes into hibernation. A few simple maintenance steps now can help extend the life of your system, improve efficiency, and ensure it’s ready to keep you cool when warm weather returns. Here’s a handy end-of-summer checklist for homeowners.
Why Upgrading to a Smart Thermostat Can Save Yakima Residents Money This Summer
August 25th, 2025Summers in Yakima can be hot and dry, and keeping your home cool often means your air conditioner is working overtime. But if you’re still using a traditional thermostat, you may be spending more on cooling than necessary.
A smart thermostat—such as those from Daikin, Honeywell, and other leading brands—offers a cost-effective way to improve comfort while cutting back on wasted energy. By upgrading, Yakima homeowners can save money, reduce stress on their HVAC system, and enjoy a more convenient way to manage indoor comfort.
Signs Your Electrical Panel Is Overloaded and Needs an Upgrade
August 11th, 2025Your home’s electrical panel is like the brain of your entire electrical system. It’s responsible for safely distributing power to your appliances, lighting, HVAC system, and everything else that keeps your home comfortable and functional. Signs you need an electrical upgrade often appear when your current setup can’t keep up with modern energy use.
But just like other parts of your home, your electrical panel can wear out—or become too small to handle your modern power needs. An overloaded or outdated panel doesn’t just reduce performance—it can lead to serious safety risks, from frequently tripped breakers to overheating wires and fire hazards. When to replace electrical panel depends on age, usage, and system capacity. Here’s how to recognize the signs of electrical overload and why upgrading your panel is a smart, cost-saving decision in the long run.