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Is There A Difference In Air Quality When You Replace Your Air Filter?
Is there a difference in air quality when you replace your air filter? Regular replacement of air filters on your HVAC system will make a difference in the air quality in your home. People install HVAC systems in their homes to regulate the temperature practically and...
How to Become an HVAC Tech
If you are looking for a career that is rewarding and does not involve sitting at a desk all day, find out how to become an HVAC tech. For those of us who are better at working with our hands, this career can be highly rewarding with strong growth prospects and a...
HVAC Maintenance: 4 Things to Do This Summer
As the weather warms and plants go from spring blooms to the full lushness of summer, it’s a great time to get out and spend some time outdoors in nature. However, when you get back home from your adventures, it’s natural to want to leave the heat outside where it...
Why Are My Cooling Costs So High?
Surviving summer conditions is near impossible without an air conditioner. However, employing the use of your HVAC system to cool your home directly affects your energy bill. If you’ve asked yourself the question, “why are my cooling costs so high?” and you’ve come up...
Reasons Why the Department of Energy Recommends HVAC Maintenance
The United States Department of Energy oversees a wide range of responsibilities, but it also strives to make recommendations that average Americans can use to consume energy intelligently. That’s why it administers programs such as EnergyStar, which certifies...
Repairing vs. Replacing Your AC: How to Decide What to Do
As a consumer, it’s difficult to tell when you’re being scammed or not. Some providers may push you towards installing a new system, while others make their money on repeat service calls. They encourage you to repair your air conditioner constantly, and you’re left...
Why is My Home so Muggy?
As leaders in the air conditioning industry, we often get asked the question, “Why is my home so muggy?” We refer to this feeling as relative humidity, which evaluates humidity with the temperature. It is a frustrating situation to find yourself in, especially when...
How to Reduce Airborne Allergens in Your Home
Tens of millions of Americans suffer from allergies every year. While many put the blame squarely on pollen and the time they spend outdoors, the reality is that indoor air is often just as much a source of allergens — sometimes, it can even be much worse than the...
My AC Is Running: Why Is My House Still Hot?
Ever found yourself wondering: My AC is running, so why is my house still hot? Maintaining the ideal temperature in your home can be pretty challenging despite having an HVAC system. Many factors and variables can negatively affect the optimal functioning of even the...
7 Reasons to Get an AC Tune-up
Do you need an A/C tune-up? With summer temperatures on the way and thermometers starting to rise, it might be a good idea to call for a professional’s help. Having a pro examine your AC hardware can have many benefits, but some homeowners are hesitant to ever spend...
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 Carrier 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.