Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘HVAC Efficiency’

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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An Air Filter’s Purpose: It’s Not What You Think

Monday, May 4th, 2020

man-holding-air-filterMany homeowners think that the only reason they should care about their air conditioner or furnace air filter is due to the allergens and particles in the air. But they’re only partially correct.

You may assume that a dirty air filter is an issue because it keeps your air dirty, and this is why we tell our customers to change theirs every 1–3 months. If you’re not suffering from allergies, it means your air filter is fine, right? Well, not quite.

Sure, helping your indoor air quality is a small part of what the HVAC air filter does, but this isn’t even close to its true purpose. It is designed to block your heating and cooling systems from dust, dirt, and other debris that can get inside and negatively impact the interior components.

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