Valley Comfort Heating and Cooling Blog
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...
Is There A Difference In Air Quality When You Replace Your Air Filter?
Is there a difference in air quality when you replace your air filter? Regular replacement of air filters on your HVAC system will make a difference in the air quality in your home. People install HVAC systems in their homes to regulate the temperature practically and...
How to Become an HVAC Tech
If you are looking for a career that is rewarding and does not involve sitting at a desk all day, find out how to become an HVAC tech. For those of us who are better at working with our hands, this career can be highly rewarding with strong growth prospects and a...
HVAC Maintenance: 4 Things to Do This Summer
As the weather warms and plants go from spring blooms to the full lushness of summer, it’s a great time to get out and spend some time outdoors in nature. However, when you get back home from your adventures, it’s natural to want to leave the heat outside where it...
Why Are My Cooling Costs So High?
Surviving summer conditions is near impossible without an air conditioner. However, employing the use of your HVAC system to cool your home directly affects your energy bill. If you’ve asked yourself the question, “why are my cooling costs so high?” and you’ve come up...
Reasons Why the Department of Energy Recommends HVAC Maintenance
The United States Department of Energy oversees a wide range of responsibilities, but it also strives to make recommendations that average Americans can use to consume energy intelligently. That’s why it administers programs such as EnergyStar, which certifies...
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.