HVAC & Solar Blog | Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc.

Does Your Home Need a Whole-House Generator?

July 22nd, 2024

Unexpected power outages can happen at any time of the year. You can be left without power for hours, days, or even weeks if a catastrophe is bad enough. But you don’t have to face many of the inconveniences of a power outage when you have a whole-house generator in place ahead of time.

Give our team a call today to schedule your in-home assessment for a Generac installation in Roseville, CA. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about some of the basic things you need to know about a whole-house generator and why it’s the right solution for your home.

How Often Should You Schedule an AC Tune-Up?

July 8th, 2024

As a homeowner, you need to complete regular maintenance steps each month to care for your air conditioner. But you also need to invest in professional care in addition to the steps you are taking. You may be wondering how frequently you need to schedule a professional tune-up.

We typically recommend that you schedule maintenance annually and give us calls in between service appointments if you notice anything out of the ordinary. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of tune-ups for your air conditioner. Then give our team a call to schedule your AC tune-up in Folsom, CA.

Heat Wave Warning & Tips

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.

Ways to Know When Your AC Needs Repairs

June 24th, 2024

When air conditioners have problems, they exhibit some common signs. If you ignore these red flags, problems will worsen until your unit breaks down completely. But when you are able to call for services and get issues resolved sooner, you can prevent a breakdown completely and even eliminate long-term damage to your air conditioner.

Just give our team a call for AC Repair in Elk Grove, CA and we can help. You have also keep reading to learn more about some of the reasons that you should call for service sooner rather than later.

Is Your Tap Water Safe to Drink?

June 10th, 2024

You may think that your tap water is perfectly safe to drink. It probably doesn’t look dirty or taste bad. However, there are microscopic particles – sometimes referred to as forever chemicals – in your drinking water that can be very harmful to your health. You deserve clean drinking water in Sacramento, CA.

Instead of trying to fill up small pitchers of drinking water, we recommend that you invest in a water purification system that is a whole-house solution to cleaning your water. You can keep reading to learn more about why you might want to purify your home’s water and the difference that a whole house purifier can make for your family.

Tips to Help You Prepare for AC Installation

May 27th, 2024

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If you’re planning for a new AC installation, congratulations! Even though it’s a big project, it’s exciting to have a new HVAC unit that it is highly energy efficient with a long lifespan ahead of it. But how do you prepare for the day of installation?

You can keep reading to learn a few steps you can complete to get your home and family ready for the removal of your old unit and your new central air installation in Sacramento, CA. If you have any questions about the steps that you need to take ahead of time, just give our team a call and we can help.

When Is it Time for an HVAC Upgrade?

May 13th, 2024

When it comes to your air conditioner, there’s a period of time when you may be wondering whether you need to make repairs to boost its lifespan a little bit or go ahead and invest in an entirely new unit. Sometimes repairs make sense, and other times an upgrade makes more sense.

We’re highlighting some key points that can help you decide between making repairs or investing in an entirely new unit. If you have any questions, or when you are ready to make an appointment, you can call us for an HVAC upgrade in Rancho Cordova, CA. In the meantime, keep reading to learn more about the signs that it is time to upgrade your existing HVAC system to a newer model.

4 Benefits of a Solar Attic Fan

April 15th, 2024

If you’ve been thinking about ways to improve your indoor air quality, a solar attic fan may be just the solution you are seeking. You can keep reading to learn more about for benefits of a solar attic fan and how these unique add-ons work to improve your indoor air quality.

Solar attic fans in Sacramento, CA are a popular choice. Give our team a call to set up your in-home assessment where we can review how a solar attic fan would be set up in your home and how it would work with your existing HVAC system.

Are Heat Pumps a Good Solution for Cooling?

April 1st, 2024

Choosing the right cooling system for your home is very important. After all, it’s a decision that you have to live with for the next 10 to 15 years, which is about how long a central air conditioning system or heat pump will last.

We have a lot of customers who ask us about how heat pumps compare to air conditioners and whether or not they can keep up with our cooling needs here in California. You can keep reading to learn more about how a heat pump operates and why it is an excellent choice for cooling. Then give our team a call when you are ready to schedule your heat pump service in Rancho Cordova, CA.

What SEER2 Rating Is Good for an AC?

March 18th, 2024

When it is time to install a new air conditioner, one of the most important factors to consider when selecting a unit is the SEER2 rating. Having an energy-efficient air conditioner will make a huge difference in its efficiency and effectiveness over the 10 to 15 year lifespan.

You can give our team a call when you’re ready to schedule an appointment for AC installation in Sacramento, CA. We can help you select an air conditioner that fits your needs and has great energy efficiency. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about SEER2 and what ratings are considered good.