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What Are The Risks of Hiring An Unlicensed Contractor In California?
Why To Avoid Hiring An Unlicensed HVAC Contractor When a problem pops up in the home, a common instinct is to contact…
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Air Conditioning
How AC Efficiency Impacts The Electrical Load
Taking care of your AC unit is a major priority — especially when making sure that your system isn’t using too much…
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Air Conditioning
Easy Ways To Fix Your AC Smell
No one likes a bad smell, and it’s even worse when you don’t know what’s causing it. When it comes to AC…
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Air Conditioning
What Is R22 And Why Was It Phased Out?
Despite its droid-like name, R22 isn’t a friendly robot from your favorite science fiction series! This combination of numbers and letters signifies…
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Air Conditioning
4 AC Smells You Shouldn’t Ignore
As it gets hotter, you’ll want to use your cooling system to keep you comfortable with the heat. The last thing you…
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Air Conditioning
How To Pick The Right Size AC Unit
Picking out a suitable AC unit helps you get the right cooling load for the rest of your house. A cooling system…
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Air Conditioning
How Do Smart Thermostats Work?
Have you ever considered upgrading your thermostat with an advanced model? The newer technology can bring many advantages to your household. A…
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Air Conditioning
What’s Making You Sneeze, Carlsbad?
Have fall allergies left you feeling dizzy, drowsy and worn out? Are you too distracted by congestion to enjoy the beautiful autumn…
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Air Conditioning
5 Signs It’s Time To Replace Your AC
Replacing your air conditioner is expensive, so it’s normal to put it off for as long as possible. However, once you notice…
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Air Conditioning
What Is A Frozen AC?
We’ve all experienced the dreadful realization that our home isn’t cooling the way it should. You’ve waited for the temperature to match…