by Bryan Simning | Jun 21, 2022 | Air Conditioning, HVAC, Maintenance
Air conditioners are able to cool the air using chemical coolants called refrigerants, also sometimes referred to as working fluid or freon, although the actual chemical R22 Freon has been gradually phased out over the past decade or so by order of the EPA. Freon and...
by Bryan Simning | Nov 26, 2021 | Furnace Repair, General, heat, Heating, Maintenance
When autumn and winter temperatures arrive, and it becomes time to switch on your home’s heating system for the first time in a season, you might have a startling experience. You might hear the system turn on and feel the air blowing from your vents — but within...
by Bryan Simning | Oct 24, 2021 | Commercial Heating, Energy Saver, Furnace Repair, Heating, Indoor Air Quality, Maintenance
Updated 4/18/25 Investigating the Radiator Heat vs Forced Air Debate If you live in the North Bay Area, you probably know that there are several ways to heat your home in the winter. However, there are two commonly used systems that seem to be constantly battling for...
by Bryan Simning | Oct 19, 2021 | HVAC, HVAC System, HVAC Technician Information, HVACR, Maintenance
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...
by Bryan Simning | Oct 5, 2021 | AC Installation, AC Repair, air conditioner maintenance, Air Duct Cleaning, Duct Cleaning, HVAC Technician Information, Maintenance
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...
by Bryan Simning | Jul 18, 2021 | AC Repair, Air Conditioning, Air Duct Cleaning, HVAC, HVAC System, Maintenance
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...
