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What to Do If A Rodent Dies in Your Ductwork
It's a worst-case scenario for any homeowner or property manager — trying to figure out what to do if a rodent dies in your ductwork. Although modern building codes have made many structures more impervious to infiltration by pests, not every home is an impregnable...
How Indoor Air Quality Can Affect Pregnancy
The links between air quality and pregnancy, specifically negative pregnancy outcomes due to air pollution, have been firmly established for years, but what we often do not consider is the quality of their air in our own homes. The world today is more polluted than at...
The Best Mini Window Air Conditioners
Mini window air conditioners are fast gaining popularity in the US and elsewhere. Surprisingly, the cost of purchasing and installing these systems is not the only factor contributing to this trend. Approximately $1 out of every $8 spent on utilities by the average...
Everything You Need to Know to Troubleshoot Your Air Conditioner
Do you need professional help troubleshooting your broken AC? Click Here! Common Problems: Air Conditioner Won't Turn On Problems With the Thermostat Strange Noises Coming From the Air Conditioner Moisture Leaking From the Air Conditioner Get in Touch With an...
A Quick Guide to AC Condenser Pads
Updated 3/14/24 AC Condenser Pads: Everything You Need to Know About Protecting Your Outdoor AC Unit in Napa and Sonoma Counties If your air conditioning system is any larger than a simple ductless window unit, it’s quite likely that part of the system is outside your...
Air Filters and Your Allergies
Allergy season is here, and it has millions of Americans reaching for the tissue box and the antihistamine tablets. Even those who are diligent about allergy medication when the pollen count outdoors climbs up the charts can suffer symptoms when relaxing at home...
Popular Myths About HVAC Maintenance: What Right and What’s Wrong
How much do you know about proper maintenance for air conditioning and heating units? It might surprise you to learn that some of the most commonly held beliefs about heating and cooling are HVAC myths. Particularly when it comes to maintenance — everyone seems to...
Do UV Lights Improve Your Indoor Air Quality?
With the state of pollution worldwide as a direct result of manufacturing plants and daily human activity, the quality of air has become an essential aspect for most households. If the air quality in your home is poor, it can aggravate respiratory diseases or...
Using an Air Conditioner in the Spring: What You Should Know
So spring has sprung — and for many, that means the welcome retreat of snowy and icy conditions and the opportunity to pack away the sweaters and jackets. The most pleasant temperatures at the start of spring don't stick around for very long, however, and the...
Here’s How to Keep Your HVAC System From Overheating
An air conditioner that doesn't work when you need it to keep your space cool can be a source of serious frustration. That frustration only multiplies when the problem is an overheating HVAC system. How could a system designed to keep you cool fail by overheating? If...
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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.