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What Is an HVAC System and How Does It Work?
At a time when it seems like we have new jargon and acronyms flying at us all the time, it's easy to get bogged down in "information overload." One term you may have heard in the past is "HVAC" — perhaps you heard it used by a landlord or a technician to describe your...
What is a heat pump, and how does it work?
What is a heat pump, and how does it work? When homeowners or building managers are faced with the dilemma of cooling down their interior space in the summer, most of them consider installing an air conditioner. If budgets are an issue, then the next best...
Five Things to Look for in a Reliable Heating and Air Service
Looking for a reliable heating and air service can be a real chore, especially in areas where there is stiff competition between several companies. Homeowners should also not just use the first guy who picks up the phone but also do a little research to determine who...
What is a Furnace, and How Does It Work?
When the holiday decorations start to come out of storage and the temperature outside drops, the air conditioner switches off for the last time. Soon, you're switching over to the furnace and enjoying the instant comfort created by having warm air flowing out from the...
The Basic AC System Components for an Effective Cooling System
How much do you know about how your air conditioner works? For many people, their knowledge ends at the thermostat on the wall. They adjust the temperature, machinery turns on, and the house gets cooler. However, understanding how your AC system components work...
Humidifiers vs. Dehumidifiers: What Is the Difference, and Which One Do I Need?
Homeowners are extremely particular about setting the ideal temperature in their homes—so much so that they may constantly adjust the thermostats to find that utopian spot between too hot and too cold. However, most homeowners tend to overlook the humidity...
How often should you change your air filter?
Homeowners understand the amount of attention and work a building requires to maintain its condition through the years. Some of these tasks are easy to anticipate as you may service your HVAC system annually, but other issues are less clear. This begs the question;...
Pros and Cons of Putting a Gas Furnace in the Attic
American homes must feature an air conditioner and a furnace to ensure that conditions indoors are comfortable for the occupants. The extremes of any season can be unbearable without the use of a proper system. However, to install these elements in the home means you...
Is Your AC Blowing Hot Air? Here’s What That Means
How much attention do you pay to the air vents in your home? For most homeowners, the answer is "almost none at all" — at least until something goes wrong. You may simply dial in your preferred temperature on the thermostat and go back about your business. Later,...
Does an Air Conditioner Give Off Carbon Monoxide?
Although our homes should be the safest place for us to be, there are some common household concerns every homeowner should know about just in case. One example typically encountered when buying a home is the potential presence of radon in enclosed spaces, a...
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.