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How to Hire an HVAC Expert
Some residential and commercial appliances require only general knowledge and skill to repair when they break down, making them simpler to maintain. When something such as your air conditioner or furnace breaks down, though, you shouldn't call for a simple handyman....
How to Prevent Indoor Air Pollution?
Most of us think of our homes as our safe havens—especially this year, during a global pandemic. Unfortunately, your home is less safe than the outdoors in one key category: pollution. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average...
Why Do We Need to Hire a Licensed HVAC Contractor?
It's a common situation that plays out every day in homes and businesses across the country: someone goes to adjust the thermostat and discovers nothing happens. The furnace or the air conditioner isn't working, and the temperatures soon trends in an uncomfortable...
Types of Residential Boilers
Most homes in the United States are heated with furnaces, powered by either natural gas or electricity. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas furnaces are the most common “main space heating equipment” used in every region of the...
Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Better Health
With swirling concerns about COVID-19 and our health, more people than ever have focused their attention on an important subject: indoor air quality. We know now that COVID-19 spreads in part through small droplets we exhale when breathing, speaking, and coughing, and...
Is Too Much Humidity in Your Home Bad for Your Health?
When most people think about air conditioning in their homes, they think of what it’s doing to cool the air. However, AC units also play an important role in removing humidity from the air to create an all-around more comfortable interior environment. Humidity in the...
What is ‘HVAC’ and How Do They Work?
You’ve probably heard of the term HVAC at some point in your life. There is nothing wrong with not being aware of its definition and how it works. After all, it only affects you once you own a property and need to install a system for your home. Consider this article...
Heating Efficiently: Energy Myths For Fall
As the last heat of the summer heat slips away, and autumn arrives, most homeowners start thinking about energy savings. You don't need to continue running the air conditioner all day to contend with high heat and insufferable humidity, so you expect that your...
DIY Pro-Tip: How to Change Your Air Filter
If you look at any list of tips and tricks for taking care of your air conditioner, one that will appear every time without fail is the same: changing your air filter regularly. Annual maintenance is essential, and so too is knowing how to set your thermostat for...
How Long Does Freon Last In AC?
When your air conditioner turns on, what happens? How does it cool the air? The process is surprisingly simple, and it all hinges on a special chemical called a "refrigerant" that helps pull heat out of the air, making it colder. Many people call this chemical inside...
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.