Does an AC Kill Mold? Photo of a hand in a yellow rubber glove, wiping a blue wall or table with a pink cloth.

Does an AC Kill Mold?

July 30, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your California home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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Prepare for Hot Weather With an Air Conditioning Tune-Up

July 15, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, central air conditioning systems have a service life of approximately 15 to 20 years.

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3 Tips to Prevent an AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave

June 30, 2025

According to the National Weather Service, heat-related fatalities in 2023 surpassed deaths related to tornadoes, lightning, floods, and hurricanes.

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity? A couple trying to cool off in front of a fan.

How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

June 16, 2025

Indoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home! It can affect your health, triggering asthma attacks and flaring allergies. It tends to put everyone in a sluggish mood—even the goldfish. Let’s zap that excess moisture right out of the room, and look at ways to manage your California home’s relative indoor humidity.

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Why Is a Commercial AC Tune-Up Important? A technician working on a commercial air conditioner.

Why Is a Commercial AC Tune-Up Important?

May 30, 2025

Businesses in Santa Clara rely heavily on their commercial air conditioning systems to maintain a comfortable environment for employees, customers, and equipment.

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When Do I Replace My Air Conditioner in Saratoga?

When Do I Replace My Air Conditioner in Saratoga?

May 15, 2025

Sometimes, life moves incredibly fast. You could have sworn you just bought your air conditioner. But lately, it doesn’t seem to be working so well.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

April 24, 2025

As the temperatures begin to rise in Saratoga, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

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What Is an Air Handler? Service Man Working on Furnace.

What Is an Air Handler?

April 15, 2025

The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

Spring AC Maintenance Tips

March 24, 2025

Spring is finally arriving in California! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

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Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air? Couple trying to refresh during summer heat wave.

Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air?

March 13, 2025

It’s a hot day outdoors, and you are inside your Santa Clara home waiting for your air conditioning (AC) system to kick into full gear.

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