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The Basics About Legionnaires’ Disease And HVAC Systems
If you are in the HVAC business then you are most likely aware of the resurgence of Legionnaires' Disease in New York. This outbreak just like many others has been traced back to a HVAC system on a tall building in a main part of town. Since it is a localized location...
How to Compare Heating and Cooling Systems
How can homeowners and small businesses get the most out of their heating and cooling systems? This sounds like a simple enough goal, yet according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) many units fall well short of their target. Comparing Heating and Cooling...

Options For Air Conditioning And A Boiler
The homes and businesses of warmer climates benefit from air conditioning systems, and some call for innovative measures in the quest for cool comfort. In a building with a steam or hot water system, a boiler heats water or another liquid. The heated liquid, or the...
Reasons to Have Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems
According to the United States Department of Energy, about half of the energy used in your home goes to your heating and cooling systems. Therefore, it's important to make the right decisions about your air conditioning, ventilation, and heating systems. Ensuring that...

Air Conditioning Myths: Busted
What are Air Conditioning Myths? Simple misperceptions about the usage of the air conditioner, the myths say that following them leads to faster and efficient cooling. However, believers of the myths are unaware that they actually raise electricity bills! Today, we...
AC Repair May Be More Affordable Than You Thought
If you've been having problems with your air conditioner and felt your wallet getting slightly thinner, you might take heart in reading on. Quick, Affordable Fixes for Common AC Issues Although problems like limited airflow and leaky ducts can be annoying, they're...

Does Insulation Really Help Keep Your Home Cool?
During the hot summer months, sometimes it may be very challenging to keep your home cool. The great thing is, there are different ways you can explore to ensure that the comfort of your home during warm summer months is perfect. The most effective way of getting the...

What is HVAC?
While most people know what the acronym HVAC means, few can explain how these systems actually work. So, what is HVAC? HVAC stands for heating, ventilating and air conditioning. Most of us take it for granted that our heating and cooling devices will emit warm and...

Maintaining Heating And Cooling Systems
Most of us rarely think about our heating and cooling systems until one, the other, or both fail to operate as they should when needed the most. Whether dealing with the heat and/or the humidity of the summer or extremely frigid conditions during the winter, your HVAC...

AC Repair Experts Share Tips For Preventing Heat-Related Illness
When your AC repair person hasn't shown up yet or just when your cooling unit needs some time to cool off itself, you need to keep in mind ways to combat heat-related illnesses. Even if you don't immediately need AC repair, when the days heat up you need to deal with...
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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.