The last thing you want when turning on your AC unit is an unpleasant smell. The causes for different odors coming from your air conditioning vents can be indicative of various problems, ranging from minor to extreme. Depending on the smell and intensity, these odors can be the first sign of extreme damage to your …
Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor that is in the air. Most individuals understand the effects of humidity when it comes to temperatures, and the way it can leave you feeling sweaty and sticky. However, not many realize how much humidity can affect your overall indoor air quality. Indoor air quality plays an …
With the summer heat on its way and temperatures sure to surpass 90 degrees, protection from the heat is essential – but that doesn’t mean it should cost you more than it has to. Tips to Make Your A/C Unit More Energy Efficient The price we pay on our energy bills can be greatly reduced …
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You should be able to rely on your home’s heating system to keep you warm and comfortable throughout the winter months. With plenty of cold days still ahead, it is important to have a furnace that works. The best thing you can do for your heating system is to have regular routine maintenance. This can …
As the winter approaches, you’ll soon be bringing your home’s heater back into action. Of course, if your heater is in frequent use, your heating bill is going to rise. However, this doesn’t mean that you should be paying tremendous amounts of money to keep your home warm and comfortable during the colder months. 4 …
Air conditioning has become integrated into our lifestyle, especially out here in the dry, hot summers. It seems like air conditioning is so ubiquitous that we nearly never think about it—until something is not working. At that point, it seems like our whole life revolves around the AC until the problem is fixed. There are …
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Obviously, air conditioning provides us comfort, and we also know that keeping our AC unit up to date and clean can help save money on energy bills. There’s more to it than just these things, though—air conditioning helps regulate the environment inside your home. At Rivers Plumbing, Heating, and Air, our team of experts can …
With spring right around the corner, it won’t be long until temperatures begin to climb. It’s important that your home’s cooling system is up to the task for summer’s scorching heat. The best way to ensure your system operates properly when you need it is to schedule regular preseason inspections of your unit and to …
With daily highs in the 80s for the summer and early fall months, this is peak air conditioner use season here in northern California. In fact, there’s little better after the long, hot, days and warm summer nights than to kick back in the relaxing comfort of your home’s air conditioning. Conversely, there are few …
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