The 7 Most Common Indoor Air Pollutants

Indoor air quality is something that most people don’t think about much. After all, as long as you can breathe easy and aren’t affected by allergies, it must be okay, right? Research from EPA highlights a very different story. The truth is, the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than […]

DIY HVAC Repairs Not to Do. Here’s Why.

Any sort of AC repair and service should be left to the professionals. While there is a YouTube video for everything, HVAC repairs can be downright dangerous when not done properly. What those tutorial videos don’t show you are the years of experience and expert training certified HVAC techs go through. Here are some of […]

Can Your Air Conditioner Give You a Sore Throat?

It’s easy to take central cooling for granted—especially after some of the recent heat waves in Sacramento. Far too often, we see homeowners neglect their air conditioner until something goes wrong or they start to feel unwell. If you’re wondering can your air conditioner give you a sore throat, the answer is yes. For those […]

Four Myths about How Central AC Works

We love to learn about myths, just not when they’re about your HVAC system. HVAC information isn’t something the average person goes out of their way to find, so we understand why some misconceptions are still around. Today, we’re debunking four myths about how central AC works. Myth #1: My Air Conditioner Can Take Any […]

How Do Air Conditioners Work?

Air conditioners have come a long way. Back when air conditioners were first debuted, in 1902, they were made to only offset humidity. The creator, William Carrier, saw how his invention also cooled the air and decided to keep working on it. After some time, we have the modern air conditioner. Though it may seem […]

What Are the Parts of an Air Conditioner?

If there’s anything we can agree on, it’s that the summer can be unbearably hot. No matter where you are—Sacramento, the Central Valley, or the Bay Area—the summer is hot, and it is long. During this time, it’s a bit too easy for our homeowners to take their HVAC system for granted. While it may […]

What is a Condensate Drain Pan?

The condensate drain pan is a part of your HVAC system with a big job. It protects your home from water damage, mold growth, and system failure. Without it, you would be looking at a lot of HVAC and home problems. Most of our Sacramento and East Bay owners don’t know what a condensate drain […]

Is There a Perfect AC Thermostat Setting for Summer?

The summer in Sacramento is incredibly hot and rapidly approaching. As we’re sure you already know, utility bills can skyrocket during the summer. Every summer we get questions about how to lower utility bills and have a more efficient home. There are ways to do this, but one of the easiest ones is just playing […]

What is BTU and Why Does it Matter for Air Conditioning?

Like everything else in this world, when it comes to your air conditioning, numbers matter. There are a lot of numbers and terms to keep in mind when making the choice to invest in a new system. There’s EER and SEER ratings. Same goes for amperage and voltage. However, there’s one number that you should […]

My Air Conditioner is Not Turning On

If we’re already feeling the heat that Spring has brought to Sacramento, we can only imagine what this summer will be like. In one word, hot. It’ll be really, really hot. And the heat just doesn’t stop in Sacramento. Our communities in Stockton, Vacaville, and the East Bay also feel the heat. There’s almost nothing […]