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Proper Sizing and Design of an HVAC System in Commercial Settings
Businesses face far greater challenges than homeowners when it comes to determining what kind of HVAC system they should install. Aside from the fact that the average business is larger than the average home, business owners must create a comfortable environment for...
Top 5 Commercial HVAC Problems
Problem-solving is a daily part of running a business. Those problems should not have more to do with the basic equipment keeping your building comfortable rather than actual business challenges, though. When infrastructure issues arise, such as the development of...
How Does Whole-House Ventilation Work?
Whole-house ventilation systems are appealing to many homeowners, simply because the importance of ventilation is something that most people recognize. While we generally think of our homes as being a safer and more controlled environment than the outdoors, that...
Top 8 HVAC Fun Facts You Should Know
How much do you know about your HVAC system? From HVAC history to myths about your heating and cooling system, we’ve compiled eight HVAC fun facts that we think you should know. We Have Air Conditioning to Thank for Many of Our Favorite Summer Traditions Air...
10 Key Features of HVAC Systems
Every homeowner has firsthand experience with HVAC systems. While many homes don’t have central AC, every modern home has central heating of some kind, whether it’s electric, gas, oil, geothermal, heat pump, or less common heating methods. Today, we’re going to...
How to Fix a Frozen AC Unit
Air conditioning systems are only effective when they’re functional, so homeowners must ensure that their systems are in working condition. From time to time, AC units freeze, which can completely stop their effectiveness. In this article, we explore how this problem...
The Ultimate HVAC Maintenance Checklist
updated Jan. 2023 The heating and cooling equipment that keeps your home or business comfortable throughout the year is like any other machine — it can wear out and break down over time, especially if it isn't well maintained. It is all too easy to take important...
Geothermal Heat Pump System: Free Heat and Hot Water
"Green" home appliance solutions continue to grow in popularity, from solar water heaters to high-efficiency furnaces that can produce more heat for every unit of fuel they burn. Not everyone can install solar panels, however, and your heating needs may not be large...
5 Ways Your HVAC Can Distribute Carbon Monoxide
The good news is that carbon monoxide HVAC problems aren’t necessarily typical. Today’s HVAC units will typically have been so well-tested and carefully rated that you can rely on them to distribute only hot or cold air—not dangerous fumes. However, as your system...
Smart HVAC Vents, Making Your Bay Area HVAC System Smarter
Updated 3/26/25 Making Your Bay Area HVAC System Smarter 2025 If you have lived in the Bay Area long enough, you'll start to develop an appreciation for a well-tuned HVAC system. Despite the Mediterranean-style climate, the strong coastal winds blowing into the Bay...
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.