by Valley Comfort | Dec 24, 2018 | HVAC, HVAC System, HVACR, Maintenance
When it comes to maintaining your HVAC system, it’s essential to strike the right balance between the stuff you do yourself and the stuff you rely on a licensed HVAC technician to handle. Certainly, HVAC maintenance DIY can be done and is a worthwhile pursuit if you...
by Valley Comfort | Feb 12, 2018 | Air Conditioning, HVAC, Indoor Air Quality
Your coil drain pan provides a necessary service for the rest of your air conditioning system. Without it, the condensation that forms on the outside of your evaporator coil would drip out onto the floor, creating a puddle during peak periods of AC usage. However,...
by Valley Comfort | Jul 11, 2017 | Air Conditioning
Sonoma is a lovely place to live, but it can become uncomfortably hot during summer. If you spend significant time in the area between May and September, you’ll want to make sure you can cool yourself off efficiently. However, you’ll also want to ensure that staying...
by Valley Comfort | Dec 29, 2016 | Heating, HVAC
It is quite tempting to attempt a HVAC repair/replacement on your own. Though the average person can perform some basic heating and air maintenance, attempting a DIY repair is a bad idea. Even relying on a local “jack of all trades” handyman to attempt a furnace or...
by Valley Comfort | Apr 5, 2016 | Air Conditioning, HVAC
HVAC system troubleshooting is very important. In the context of the HVAC industry, the term “negative subcooling number” has an important meaning. Yet there are plenty of people who work in the field who can’t explain exactly what the number means and why...