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Check out Dave’s HVAC Blog, by Absolute Comfort owner and HVAC expert Dave Rankin. You’ll get answers to all your heating and air conditioning questions. He also covers topics like smart thermostats and a checklist for keeping your HVAC equipment in shape, and how to troubleshoot common HVAC problems and when to call in an expert.
5 Great Ways to Save Money on Your HVAC Bill This Summer
When it comes to ways to save money on your HVAC bill, especially during the hot Sacramento Summers, there’s a lot you can do. The HVAC system in your home keeps things comfortable for you and your family throughout the year. But the hot Sacramento summers can really impact your utility bill if your
Stay Warm This Winter: 10 Powerful Tips
These dreary months of winter create a conundrum. We want to stay warm, but we don’t want insanely high utility bills. Some of us also experience power outages and need alternate sources to keep our homes heated. Other than curl up in our beanies and parkas while we snuggle on the sofa, what is there
5 Reasons To Get an HVAC Tune-Up
As a homeowner, you understand the importance of maintaining your property both inside and out. With regular maintenance, you can ensure that your space is comfortable and running efficiently. This includes activities such as changing filters, checking smoke detectors, and getting an annual HVAC tune-up. An HVAC system plays a large role in how comfortable
7 Ways to Stay Cool When the AC is Not
Is there anything worse than a broken down air conditioner on a hot Sacramento day? We know what an inconvenience this is even for the smallest amount of time that you can’t keep your home cool. While you wait for your service tech to come save the day, we collected some practical tips to help
How to Choose the Right Air Filter for your Home
Adulting comes with some daunting tasks. Changing air filters is one of them. It’s not so much changing them that’s hard, but how do you choose the right one? What’s a MERV rating? Do their fancy names and promises to reduce allergens, pet dander and bacteria actually matter? How do you choose? Air filters perform
How Often Should I Change My Home Air Filter?
As they say in the real estate world, “location, location, location!” But in the HVAC world, it’s all about “airflow, airflow, airflow!” And they mean it. You may be asking, “how often should I change my home air filter? And how important is airflow?” Your HVAC professional will tell you that a good rule of
What’s That A/C Noise? 3 Common Noises to Conquer
What’s That A/C Noise? 3 Common Noises to Conquer Do you hear strange noises coming from your A/C? Here are three common A/C noises and what they mean. Summertime is the time of year when air conditioners in the Sacramento region are most likely to develop problems. While we do have warm weather much of
5 Reasons Your Air Conditioner is Always Running
When summer arrives in the Sacramento Valley, you might notice your air conditioner is always running. This can be a sign that it’s working harder than it should be to keep your home cool. It’s important to have an experienced HVAC technician diagnose this problem early to head off any damage to your unit
Get Your HVAC System Ready for Fall
Now that the hot summer weather is dying down and fall is setting in, it’s nice to have a lull in temperatures. Not only does autumn provide beautiful outdoor weather, but you can also finally give your air conditioner a break. However, this doesn’t mean your HVAC system goes into hibernation. Instead, it’s time to
How to Find an A/C Expert Find an A/C Expert: A Checklist Your air conditioner is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make in your home. So if it develops a problem and needs service or maintenance, make sure you take the time to find the right A/C contractor for the job. Not every
Maintain Your A/C Like A Pro: A Checklist
Taking Care of Your Air Conditioner in the Sacramento Valley According to weather.com, summer days in Sacramento are commonly in the 90’s. During the summer months, you probably don’t pay much attention to your air conditioner as long as it keeps you cool, year after year. But your home’s air conditioner unit is a lot
Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace?
Saving Big on Utility Bills in the Sacramento Area Is it time to replace your furnace? How is your heater working? As I sit here in my warm, toasty office, I think about how I got to be here… no, not about all these reports I’m working on… but more so, I look out the