by Bryan Simning | Feb 8, 2019 | heat, Heating, HVAC, Maintenance
With the polar vortex and other extreme winter weather ravaging much of America, the problem of cracked heat exchangers has become front and center. In a furnace, the heat exchanger filters out and vents the gases from the flame of the furnace. It is the device that...
by Bryan Simning | Feb 8, 2019 | heat, Heating, HVAC
Petaluma—and the rest of Sonoma County, for that matter—is known for its glorious, comfortable weather in all four seasons. In the summertime, temperatures typically hit highs in the low 80s. The fall months are warmer than the summers in many other parts of the...
by Bryan Simning | Jan 21, 2019 | heat, Heating, HVAC
Every winter, homeowners around the country reach for the thermostat to click on their furnace. For some, there’s never an issue season after season. For others, the result isn’t comfortable heat, but the realization that their furnace is not functioning...
by Bryan Simning | Jan 16, 2019 | Gas Line Maintenance, Gas Line Repair, General, heat, Heating, HVAC
For millennia, civilizations around the world depended largely on wood fires for warmth. Even ancient systems for room heating, such as the Roman hypocaust, were reliant on the smoke generated by a vigorously burning fire. Today, we no longer depend primarily on wood...
by Bryan Simning | Jan 11, 2019 | heat, Heating, HVAC
In St Helena, we’re lucky enough to enjoy a few warm but not unbearably hot summer months per year. However, most of the time, we experience a temperate climate, which means we have no choice but to rely on our heating systems. Even when temperatures soar, we...
by Bryan Simning | Jan 7, 2019 | HVAC, HVAC System, HVACR
Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning solutions are an essential part of any home or commercial property, which could include office blocks, schools, hospitals, hotels and more. Essentially, HVAC systems allow you to maintain a comfortable indoor environment set...
