Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Services’

Heat Wave Warning & Tips

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024

What you already know: over the next seven or more days, the Sacramento area is going to experience a tremendous heat wave.

To get through it as best as possible, here are some tips for you to consider.

What you may not yet know:

How to operate your home and HVAC system during this unique stretch of time.

In the following message, we’ll share information about how to operate your heating and air conditioning system, QuietCool whole house fan (if you have one yet), and we’ll talk about when (and when not) to use the HVAC system. Plus we’ll share some insights on utility rates to help you manage your air conditioning bills, and still keep comfortable.

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Common End-of-Season AC Repair Needs

Monday, September 20th, 2021
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With temperatures still soaring, it can be hard to accept that this is the “end of the season.” Nevertheless, here we are, with the official start of fall this week. The weather won’t change overnight, of course. However, it’s still important that you’re prepared for when temperatures do take a turn. 

Yes, this means ensuring you schedule heating maintenance before you need your heater. But it also means checking up on your air conditioner. After all, it went through a lot of work this year! If it has any repair needs now, it’s best to address them right away so you can set it up for success next spring. 

We aren’t advocating for self-diagnosis and especially not DIY repairs—this can do more harm than good. But what you can do at this time is check for signs that you need repairs, and give us a call once you notice them. Here are the most common.

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How You Can Help, Or Hurt, Your AC Performance

Monday, August 24th, 2020

vent-low-on-wallIf you’ve lived in our area for even just a year, then you know how rough our summers can be. Our air conditioners have been working hard so far. Fortunately, today’s cooling systems are durable and designed to handle the hottest of temperatures. Still, you may be tired by now of paying high utility costs just to keep comfortable in your home.

The good news is there are steps you can take to help your air conditioner’s efficiency and performance to bring those bills down. Alternatively, there are things you can do that will hurt your AC performance. Read on as we uncover more about this.

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