Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning’

3 AC Problems That Are Easy to Fix

Monday, August 19th, 2024

All air conditioning problems should be considered serious, but some are easier to fix than others. In fact, some AC problems are easy enough that you can fix them on your own. Other times, you do need the help of a professional HVAC contractor even for seemingly small repair needs.

Our team is here to help with everything from repairs to maintenance and even AC replacement in Rocklin, CA. Just give us a call when you’re ready to schedule your service. In the meantime, keep reading to learn more about three air conditioning problems that are easy to fix, even if they seem concerning.

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How Often Should You Schedule an AC Tune-Up?

Monday, 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.

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Tips to Help You Prepare for AC Installation

Monday, 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.

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When Is it Time for an HVAC Upgrade?

Monday, 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.

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What SEER2 Rating Is Good for an AC?

Monday, 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.

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What Does an AC Contractor Do During Maintenance?

Monday, March 4th, 2024

We talk a lot about maintaining your HVAC system to help it operate efficiently and enjoy a long lifespan. You know that the service is important, but do you know what our team does during an HVAC maintenance appointment? When you need service for your air conditioner, you can give us a call to schedule AC repair in Rancho Cordova, CA.

In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about the steps that our team takes during a maintenance appointment to service your air conditioner and keep it running at its best. We’re also highlighting some tips for homeowner maintenance steps that you can complete in between professional service appointments.

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Should You Replace Your AC With a Heat Pump?

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Your current air conditioner does its job well enough, but now that you know there’s a better option, what do you do? Is it worth it to make the switch? We’ll say right now that it is, but it also comes with some caveats to it, as many big changes in your home will.

Heat pump installation means that you improve your energy efficiency, but you may lose a few other aspects of air conditioning in the process that you quite enjoy. Let’s explain, that way you can decide for yourself if a heat pump truly sounds like an ideal replacement for your air conditioner.

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Get AC Maintenance Before Winter Hits

Monday, September 11th, 2023

It’s easy to simply forget about your air conditioner until you need it when summer hits, but it’s never a good idea. Your air conditioner needs proper maintenance so that when you start it up again, it doesn’t run into any problems. You’ll have a smooth, easy summer with your AC if you take care of it at the end of every season.

Our air conditioning service plan in Sacramento, CA makes it easy to stay on track with maintenance. Let’s talk about why it’s so important for you to keep up that maintenance even when it’s easy to forget about it.

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How to Size a New Air Conditioner

Monday, July 25th, 2022

So you’ve decided to install a new air conditioner. Congratulations! Of course, that probably means you’re in a bit of a rush to find something new. But we really have to discourage you from rushing into this decision. There are just too many factors to consider.

Among the first things you need to determine is the power levels of your new AC. Indeed, it’s possibly the most important aspect of any new air conditioner.

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Why Ice on Your AC Should Concern You

Monday, August 9th, 2021

For many homeowners, seeing ice developing on an air conditioner may seem like a totally natural part of the cooling process. After all, your air conditioner is tasked with chilling the air, right? So seeing a little frost should be totally okay.

Well, no, not quite! Ironically, ice development on your air conditioner, particularly on the coils, actually prevents the air conditioner’s coils from being able to do their job, which is to absorb the heat from your home and put it through a refrigerant process.

Read on as we uncover what it means when you see ice forming on your air conditioner, and what you should do about it.

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