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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...
5 Tips for Keeping Your AC Running Smoothly This Summer
Summer’s almost here, and you know what that means. It’s time to sit back with an ice-cold drink and enjoy the warm weather! But as much as you may love spending time outside, there’s one pesky problem: When it gets hot out, you have to keep your AC on to stay...
The Importance of Backflow Testing for Your HVAC System
What’s worse than being hot in the summer heat? You guessed it, no air conditioning! When your air conditioning system isn’t functioning properly, you need to get it back up and running ASAP to avoid high energy bills and sweltering temperatures. In addition to...
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