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Air Conditioning Services in Santa Rosa
One of the best things about living in the Bay Area is the weather, and Santa Rosa is certainly no exception. With a Mediterranean-style climate, Santa Rosa enjoys winters that are cool but not cold enough for snow and summers that are warm and clear...
The Napa Valley Backflow Testing Guide
Backflow testing is a necessity for any home, apartment building, or place of business. It might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to home maintenance (in fact, you might not even know what backflow testing is), but skipping out on these tests is a...
Air Conditioning Repair in Napa – Basics & Maintenance Tips
Air conditioners can be pretty pricey appliances. Between the cost of buying the new unit and having it installed, replacing an old air conditioner is an expense that's definitely not to sneeze at. Luckily, today's AC units are typically built to last, and you can...
AC Coil Cleaning: When, Why & How To Clean Your Air Conditioner’s Coils
Air conditioners are expensive appliances, which is why it's so important to keep them in tip-top condition. There are several things you can do to help maintain your AC unit, including vent cleaning and refrigerant refills, but one that shouldn't be overlooked is...
How to Install a Ceiling Fan Correctly the First Time
Installing a ceiling fan is a great way to stay cool in the summer without putting too much strain on your air conditioner or raising your electricity bills. Once you have a fan picked out, you can hire someone to install it for you or you can handle the job yourself....
Fixing a Freon Leak in an Air Conditioner
Air conditioners are able to cool the air using chemical coolants called refrigerants, also sometimes referred to as working fluid or freon, although the actual chemical R22 Freon has been gradually phased out over the past decade or so by order of the EPA. Freon and...
A Guide to Ductless Air Conditioning Systems
For the most part, people have been using the same central air systems for heating and cooling their homes for about a hundred years now. After all, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? Central forced air systems are an effective and efficient way to distribute hot...
Why HVAC Contractors Need to Perform Backflow Testing
In the industry of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), it’s important to make sure your tools are safe, as they come into contact with both you and your customer’s family every day. One way to do this? By performing backflow testing. Learn more...
Is Your AC Broken? 5 Ways to Tell for Sure
The summer heat can be brutal, and not having air conditioning (AC) on hand can make it even worse. If you’re in this situation, fear not—there are several ways to tell if your AC system has actually broken down completely or if there’s another problem at play....
Don’t Ignore the Freon Leak in Your AC Unit!
Your HVAC system has one job, and it’s an important one: keeping your home or business cool and comfortable in the summer heat or warm and cozy in the winter cold. You rely on your air conditioner or furnace to keep you feeling your best, but what happens when...
Valley Comfort Heating and Air
Thank you for visiting our blog. We provide these articles to help our local Sonoma County residents to learn more about energy efficiency, indoor air quality and all Bryant heating and cooling service. As the top provider of heating and cooling products in the Santa Rosa area, we are not only committed to comfort but also to serving our local community.