Last summer we replaced an air conditioner in July that had given up the ghost. It was only five years old, but the owner had never had it serviced and only infrequently replaced the air filters himself. Then, during the hottest week of the summer so far, the system overheated
Starting at the end of this month and on through September, the Sacramento area is going to get hot, with high temperatures in the 80s and 90s settling down into the Valley, like relatives who won’t leave. While it means a lot of summer fun, it also means spending money
Every summer we see a worst-case air conditioner meltdown scenario: a system that dies beyond repair in the middle of the hottest time here in the Valley. To quote one of our clients, “It really sucks,” and we couldn’t agree more. Compounding the unfortunate nature of these situations is the
Your condenser is a key player in keeping your home cool. It may sit outside the house, an isolated box in the back or side yard, and you may not think about it much. But it’s working hard for you every day you use your AC, and it deserves a
We had a lot of calls in late February from clients worried they’d already waited too long to get their AC tuned up — it seemed, at least for a while there, that summer was upon us. We’re always happy to get calls like that because now is the perfect time
Even if you’ve never used them yourself, you’ve probably seen them in movies and TV shows — miniature AC units stuffed into the window of an apartment or workshed. Usually depicted as unreliable and breaking down, often a source of consternation, these methods of air conditioning get a bad rap. But
If you’re not using your AC yet, you soon will be, and as we leave winter behind in the Valley, we’re seeing more and more Sacramentans starting to think about their air conditioning. Now is a great time to be thinking about an air conditioner tune-up—just as you should
We’re very hands-on people; it’s one of the requirements for working in the trades, and especially in HVAC. We’ve noticed that a lot of our clients are, too–just because you have the right people service your system doesn’t mean you don’t know a bit about it yourself! Last month, one
We sure wouldn’t want to sit outside all winter with no cover in the freezing cold and rain. But that’s exactly the situation that HVAC units are in this time of year. Between temperature changes, moisture, and debris, winter can be a problem if you’re not prepared. And one of the
When was the last time you saw ice here in the Valley? You have to get up pretty early if you want to: Even when it freezes overnight, it often only does so in December and January, and it’s almost always melted by sunup! In fact, you might have a
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