Valley Comfort Heating and Cooling Blog
The AC Coil & Outdoor Unit Deep Clean: Beat Vegetation & Year-Round Efficiency
When you think about HVAC maintenance, your attention may go to filters or the thermostat, but the outdoor condenser unit often gets ignored. However, this part of your system is an extremely important part that helps keep your home cool and efficient during...
Energy-Saving Zone Control in Multi-Zone Sonoma Homes
If you’ve ever walked from a cool living room into a sweltering upstairs bedroom, you’ve felt the frustration of uneven cooling. Many Sonoma homes, especially larger or multi-level properties, struggle to maintain consistent comfort with a single thermostat. Standard...
Mini-Split vs Central AC: In-Depth 2025 Guide for Sonoma County Homes
When it comes to keeping your home cool during Sonoma County’s summer heat, not all air conditioning systems perform the same. You have options, especially as newer technologies open the door to flexible, energy-smart setups. If you’ve been comparing mini-split vs...
Wildfire Smoke & Your HVAC: Deep Dive into Filter Systems That Work
Every summer, smoke season rolls through the North Bay, and it’s not just the outdoor haze that’s a problem. When wildfires sweep across California, or even from states or countries hundreds of miles away, their impact on indoor air quality becomes immediate. That...
Using Smart Thermostats to Prevent HVAC Failures & Detect Issues Early
Smart thermostats have gone from convenient gadgets to essential HVAC monitoring tools. They don’t just let you control your home’s temperature from your phone — they help you keep an eye on your system’s health, too. By tracking patterns and performance data in real...
Humidity Control in July: Why Sonoma Homes Need More Than AC
When you think about indoor comfort in summer, your mind probably jumps straight to air conditioning, but in Sonoma, the real disruptor can be humidity. If you’re relying on your AC alone, you’re likely missing a major piece of the puzzle. High indoor humidity feels...
Summer AC Efficiency Secrets: How 2025 North Bay Heatwaves Impact Performance
When temperatures soar past 95°F in the North Bay, your AC system has to work a lot harder just to keep things livable. Most air conditioners are designed to cool a home to about 20 degrees below the outside temperature, but in the middle of a heatwave, that margin...
Refrigerant Leak Detection in Sonoma County: How to Catch It Before It Costs You
If your air conditioner isn’t cooling the way it used to, the issue might not be the thermostat or the age of your system, it could be a refrigerant leak. Unfortunately, this type of problem often goes undetected until it's already driven up your energy bills or...
Understanding AFUE Ratings and What They Mean for Your Heating Bills
With energy costs on the rise in California, you’re probably feeling the impact on your home heating bills. Even in a state known for milder winters, staying comfortable when temperatures drop still comes at a price. What you might not realize is how much of that cost...
Benefits of Upgrading to a High-SEER Air Conditioning Unit
Choosing a new air conditioner for your home is a big decision. Energy costs across California keep climbing, and your air conditioner plays a huge role in how much you pay each month. High-SEER air conditioning units can factor into these costs and save you a lot of...
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