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How to Tackle Common Gas Furnace Problems
Owning a gas furnace can be a wonderful way to stay warm when the weather is chilly, and we still haven’t quite reached the start of summer. That means there’s still plenty of time for cold weather to sneak into your life over the next month or so. Don’t turn your...
Winter’s gone, and the AC won’t turn on
Ah, the end of winter: a favorite time of year for many Californians. The end of winter means breaking out your new swimwear (or your new beach body). It means making friends with ice cream again (although to be honest, some of us are chummy with ice cream all year...
California Air Conditioning Requirements – How Much do You Need?
You want to make sure that your air conditioner keeps you cool, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. Many homeowners quickly come to realize that merely owning an air conditioner isn’t enough. They also have to make sure that their AC is well-maintained so that...
When do I Recharge My Central Air Conditioner
You already know that air conditioner maintenance is an essential part of keeping your AC running efficiently. However, you may not understand everything that “maintenance” entails. For example, most homeowners have an understanding of when to change the air filters...
How do Water Heaters Work?
The more you understand about your HVAC system, the more value you will be able to wring from it. For that reason, it is recommended that you learn as much as you can about the various parts of your HVAC and how they work in concert with one another. Many homeowners...
Which is the Best Home Air Conditioner Filter?
If you’ve been reading any of our other articles about taking care of your HVAC, you probably already have some idea of how important filters are. Changing the air filters in your system on a regular basis comes with many benefits and can help prevent costly and...

When is it Time to Clean the Ductwork in the Attic?
Ducts play an essential role in the HVAC system you rely on for comfort during extreme weather, but they need to be taken care of if you want to count on using it at any given time. Your HVAC is a sensitive system, after all—and a problem in the ducts can affect any...
What is a HEPA air purifier?
Who likes clean air? Pretty much anyone who, you know, breathes. Unfortunately, the prospect of breathing fresh air in your own home can sometimes be one of those “easier said than done” things. How’s that, you ask? Simple: many homeowners do not know that their...
How to Get Rid of Dust Mites in Santa Rosa
You love living in Santa Rosa, but sometimes you might find yourself dealing with problems that make the whole experience more difficult than it should be. Have you ever noticed yourself frequently sneezing, itching, or experiencing red eyes and coughing? If you...
Gak! The AC stopped Working in our Petaluma office! Now what?
You’re proud of your office in Petaluma, and you’ve put a lot of work into making it a safe and productive space for your employees. You might even have managed to make the office kind of fun! At the very least, one thing every office should be is comfortable....
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