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Behind the Burn: How Does a Furnace Work to Heat Your Northern California Home?
If you’ve ever peeked into your furnace, you probably saw a confusing maze of wires, metal plates, tubes, and other intimidating technology. I’ve been working
The Best Way to Insulate a New Home Against Lincoln’s Wet, Winter Weather
The town of Lincoln has a long history in California, from what once used to be a Nisenan tribe village to the influx of gold

Why So Many Florin Homeowners Are Replacing HVAC Systems
I can almost always guess how old a couple’s kids are. If parents are red-eyed and yawning constantly, chances are they’ve got an infant. If

Three Mid-Winter Furnace Maintenance Tips to Avoid Repairs & Save Money
My New Year’s resolution is to get in shape. I’m not talking about bodybuilding, or doing P90X. I just want to be able to run

Best Insulation for Newcastle’s Winters & Summers Climate
It’s a magical time here in the Sierra Nevada foothills as the snow begins to blanket the ground. It reminds me of a storybook, with

Ask an HVAC Expert: Brett in Whitney, CA, “Why Is My Furnace Going out Before My House Heats up?”
Brett in Whitney, CA is stuck in HVAC limbo—his furnace turns on, but it keeps going out before the temperature reaches the number on his
$87 Furnace Tune Up
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Loomis Wet Winter: Seal Windows to Prevent Leaks – Bell Bros
Sometimes, there’s nothing like a good rain storm—the gray skies creating the illusion of dusk while the soft rumble of thunder is the music of

Turlock’s Solar Surge: Unusual Electric Furnace Issues
Have you ever noticed how the sun always seems to be shining in Turlock? Maybe that’s also why folks there seem to have embraced solar

My Furnace Is Leaking Gas: The Signs and Dangers of a Cracked Heat Exchanger
My neighbor recently asked me for advice. His kid, who’s 17, bought his first used car this summer, and the engine was rattling. I’m a

Plumbing Tips To Protect Your Home From A Flood In Fair Oaks
We’ve been experiencing a lot of soggy weather in Fair Oaks lately—and it’s not over. While the weather forecast may not be certain, one thing

Coloma’s Mild, Wet Winters Are Ideal Conditions for Black Mold Growth on Poorly Insulated Windows
Coloma is one of the prettiest communities I visit on my service calls. It’s a small place, right on the edge of the Marshall Gold