10 Signs of Quality Air Conditioning Contractors

February 27th, 2023
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We’ve all dealt with people in one business or another and thought, “They’re not on the up-and-up.” You get that suspicious feeling in the pit of your stomach, and you should never ignore it.

But instead of focusing on the bad, let’s focus on the good things that air conditioning contractors do to show how professional and trustworthy they are. That way, you can find your next contractor without worrying about it.

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Is Your AC Making These Strange Sounds?

February 13th, 2023
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Your air conditioner can get a little noisy from time to time, but how much of that is normal? Has there been a problem with an auditory signal that you just haven’t noticed?

Chances are that if you found this post, you noticed something abnormal coming from your AC. Let’s talk about different sounds that come from heating and air conditioning and what they mean.

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How Your Water Heater Affects Your Air Conditioner

January 30th, 2023
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Your water heater isn’t heating your home, so how could it even impact your air conditioner in the first place? As funny as it is, your water heater can actually benefit from your air conditioner.

When your air conditioner “creates” cold air, it produces heat as a byproduct. All that heat goes to waste, so you’re getting what you want (being cold air), but also wasting all that heat in the process.

Even if you don’t utilize that excess heat, your water heater and air conditioner can still impact one another.

So, does your water heater affect the air conditioner? Yes, but not in the way you were probably thinking when you stumbled upon this article. Let’s explain.

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These Air Conditioner Odors Mean You Need Repairs

January 16th, 2023
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Your AC is spitting out an awful smell, and you’re not quite sure what it is. Normally you don’t smell anything; it chills the air, increases your comfort, and that’s that. These smells are a cause for concern which means you need immediate air conditioning repair.

Let’s go over some odors that can come from your air conditioner so you know what to look out for (or rather, smell for) and when to make a repair call as a result.

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How to Know if Your Water Heater’s Heating Element Is in Danger

December 19th, 2022
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Your water heater is supposed to be there for you, day in and day out. You turn on your faucet and expect to purge a bit of cold water out, but then the hot water never comes. Either that, or it’s just lukewarm. Is there something wrong with your water heater?

It’s not always easy to know if you need water heater repair in San Ramon. If your water heater is still turning on and producing some level of hot water, then the problem may not be so on the nose. Instead, it could be a failing heating element that isn’t doing its job in the same way that it was before. Let’s help you find out if that’s the problem.

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Electric Furnaces Just Got Better With the Inflation Reduction Act

December 12th, 2022
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) gives homeowners excellent tax credits in exchange for choosing clean burning, energy efficient home heating and cooling systems. But what does this mean for you and your current heating system?

You need to be familiar with two programs in order to make the most of the IRA. Those programs are HOMES (Home Owner Managing Energy Savings) and HEEHRA (High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act). Let’s talk about what they mean.

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Common Generator Problems and How to Fix Them

November 21st, 2022
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The power goes out across the entire town, but your generator kicks on quickly and restores power to your home. You’re the only house that’s lit up on the entire block, because you called for generator repair Walnut Creek residents can count on before your generator fell into disrepair.

It’s good to be ahead of the curve, but it’s difficult to be one step ahead when you don’t know what problems to look for in your generator. These issues can become a nuisance if left unchecked. Here’s what you need to know.

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Repair vs. Replacement: How to Know When Your Water Heater Has Had Enough

November 7th, 2022
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Your water heater is having trouble again, and you’re wondering how expensive this next repair is going to be. It could be more than you expect if your water heater is on its last leg.

There are a few things you need to know about your current water heater that will help you find out if this is a repair call, or if you need water heater replacement to fix the problem.

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Why Does My Furnace Smell Like It’s Burning?

October 24th, 2022
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You haven’t turned on your furnace in quite a while. It gets chilly, you finally crank it on, and your home fills with an awful burning smell. Is it normal, or should you be concerned? It depends on the scent and how long it lasts. This blog post will tell you whether or not you should be concerned, or if you need HVAC repair Dublin residents turn to time after time.

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Quick Tips for an AC Replacement in 2022

October 10th, 2022

As a homeowner, AC replacement or repair rarely crosses your mind until your unit breaks down in the sweltering heat of summer, right? Well, this is common with most people, but if you want to get the most out of your AC unit, avoid unnecessary disruptions, and reduce repair costs, it’s good to know when to place it. 

In this blog post, we’ll share some quick tips for AC replacement in 2022 to help make your journey as smooth as possible. Let’s get started!

So, here are the top reasons you might want to replace your air conditioner.

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