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9 Facts to Know About a Home Heating System
updated 12/12/22 Most of us take home heating for granted. You probably don’t spare much thought for what your furnace is doing until it starts making odd noises or until your energy bill starts to increase rapidly for no good reason. Understanding your heating...
House Heater Safety: 10 Precautions You Should Take
A good home heating system is a necessity during the winter months when even the warmer parts of the country can experience cold temperatures at night. However, while a home heater can be a lifeline during these chillier parts of the year, it can also be a safety...
The 15 Types of Furnaces for Home and Business
How do we keep our buildings warm when it's cold outside? The answer to this question can be both deceptively simple and astonishingly complex. The reality is there's no "one size fits all" answer to such a question, just as with air conditioners. Whether you're...
Which Home Heating Systems are Best for Santa Rosa?
Anyone who lives in Santa Rosa knows that it’s a beautiful place all year round — though when summer gives way to fall, and eventually winter arrives, the mercury can plunge. As you reach for a heavier jacket, you might want to reach for the thermostat to switch on...
Why is My Air Conditioner Going On and Off?
Nearly 6% of all electricity consumed in the United States powers air conditioners in our homes and businesses. We love our creature comforts, and a reliable way to beat the heat is high on the list of things we value. When problems arise with our air conditioners,...
What to Do If Your Thermostat is Blank
Picture this : you get home from work and you're ready to just sit down and relax in the cool comfort of your air-conditioned home. As you arrive, you head to the thermostat to adjust the temperature to your desired setting only to be greeted by an unfamiliar sight: a...
My AC Fan is Not Spinning — Does That Matter?
When your air conditioner functions correctly, it's easy to forget it's there at all, and you may not pay much attention to it on a daily basis. Sometimes, you might notice something seems amiss. Perhaps that's warm air blowing from your vents, or maybe you notice a...
Can I Recycle Ductwork?
You might not be able to see them, but your ducts are one of the most instrumental parts of your HVAC system. They ferry air from the furnace or air conditioner to the heating and cooling vents throughout your house. A well-designed duct system is what allows a...
How Does a Commercial Smoke Filtration System Work?
Commercial businesses of many kinds must take steps to ensure that the air quality in their facilities is suitable for customers and staff. Depending on the nature of your business and the type of equipment used there, you may have a certain amount of smoke with which...
Is There a Difference Between Commercial and Residential HVAC Contractors?
All HVAC owners need to hire contractors now and then to ensure that their systems are properly maintained. However, confusion sometimes arises as to what contractors are most appropriate in certain situations. For example, could you call a commercial HVAC contractor...
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.