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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Putting Away the AC the Right Way

September 26th, 2022

This blog is looking towards the future, since we’re still really using our air conditioners. Temperatures like to be high and remain high in our neck of the woods, so we’re not at the point where we can turn them off yet. But air conditioners do need to be treated like any other seasonal appliance, and put into hibernation correctly.

Did you know that your AC can be swarmed with particles, pests, sticks, pebbles, and other problematic materials that can harm it when it’s not even running? This is what we’re going to cover in today’s blog, and we’re also going to discuss services like maintenance and some materials that can help you preserve your AC’s condition even when you’re not using it.

For now, keep those compressors going, and be prepared for the season to change so you can help hibernate your air conditioning in San Ramon, CA!

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Heat Pumps, Tax Credits, and You!

September 12th, 2022

It’s no surprise that heat pumps and climate change are all over the news. Especially in our area where air conditioning and some heater are basically required, many programs are trying to push heat pumps as a way to electrify our heating grid and improve the efficiency of homes around the state.

From state to local credits, there are some seriously good reasons to invest in heat pump technology. Not only will this technology last for at least a decade if taken care of properly, but it will keep your home completely cool and comfortable at an affordable rate. With huge stress being put on our energy grid, having an energy-efficient heating and cooling system like a heat pump is going to go a long way in reducing your energy bills and keeping your home comfortable.

Let’s talk! We’ll figure out from top to bottom what kinds of tax credits you can take advantage of with a heat pump installation in Orinda, CA.

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Protecting Your Home From the Heat

August 15th, 2022

Anyone with their sense about them will tell you it’s been hot lately. Record high temperatures, soaring humidity, and scorching heat have indeed let us know it’s summer, as well as reminding us of the importance of sweet, sweet air conditioning.

As your main oasis from the heat, it’s important that your home is properly equipped to keep you cool during temperatures like these. If it’s not already, there are luckily a number of measures you can take to make it so. In this article, we’ll delve into the topic of cooling efficiency and how you can optimize it in your home.

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