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Why Is One Room in My House Always Hot?
The first step to diagnosing the problem is understanding the term ‘load’ in an HVAC context. Load refers to the amount of heating or cooling that is required to adjust the temperature in a space. Load calculation tests return accurate answers by evaluating the size...
How to Prepare Your HVAC System for a Storm
A gentle rain shower or a passing evening thunderstorm can be a pleasant change of pace in the weather and an enjoyable experience. However, truly severe weather is no joke, and homeowners should know how to adequately protect their property from potential severe...
Deciphering your HVAC Warranty
A warranty is a form of insurance for large appliances or items that can be expensive to repair. Cars, electronic devices, and HVAC systems are typical examples of goods that require a warranty. However, most people don’t give it a second thought - until a negative...
Why does my furnace smell like it’s burning?
updated February 2023 What to Do if My Furnace Smells Like Burning in Santa Rosa? This might sound like kind of an odd question since oil and natural gas furnaces do use combustion to generate heat for your home. However, these furnaces are designed to burn cleanly...
What is a Duct Mounted Smoke Detector?
Any HVAC system with an airflow capacity that exceeds 2,000 cubic feet per minute is required by law to be equipped with a duct mounted smoke detector. With any electrical equipment, there is always the danger of a fire occurring. Modern HVAC systems are...
A Furnace or a Heat Pump?
Introduction to the Choice Between a Furnace and a Heat Pump The purpose of both a furnace and a heat pump is to heat a building, whether a house or a large office building. Although the method of operation is different, the ultimate effect is the warming of the air...
How to Lower the Humidity in Your Home
In this blog post, we will be discussing the importance of humidity, its effects on our living space and how to lower the humidity in your home. What is Humidity Humidity is a general term for describing the amount of water vapor in the air and indicates the...
How to Prepare Your HVAC System For a Storm
A gentle rain shower or a passing evening thunderstorm can be a pleasant change of pace in the weather and an enjoyable experience. However, truly severe weather is no joke, and homeowners should know how to protect their property from potential severe weather events...
What is an HVAC Emergency?
There’s no doubt that an effective HVAC system is crucial for the comfort levels of the occupants within a closed space. Temperature extremities - both hot and cold - can affect you beyond mere comfort. Intense heat can have negative health consequences and make you...
Your Summer HVAC Checklist
With summer in full swing and historic heatwaves occurring across the nation, more than a few homeowners have likely cast some nervous glances towards their air conditioning units. Are they really ready to stand up to the heat and humidity as we approach the hottest...
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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.