Air Conditioning Articles
R-22, or HCFC-22, was originally developed to replace CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), the world’s first refrigerant, because they were damaging the ozone layer. As a result, their production was halted in the United States in 1995, with HCFCs replacing them.
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It’s the first really hot day of summer in Turlock when the floor fans and the open windows just don’t cut it anymore. You head over to your thermostat and select “air conditioner” and wait for that refreshing icy air to start blowing out of your vents. When you check a few minutes later, you feel only hot air. Why?
Continue Reading“My air conditioner gave out during the hottest days. I called Valley Air first because my sister recommended them. James came out to check if it could be repaired and communicated my options clearly. I chose to get a new one. Richard reviewed the bid thoroughly with me and answered any questions I had. I…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many lives around us, both health-wise and financially. At Valley Air Conditioning & Heating, we remain committed to providing the best service to all our California customers during this difficult time. Let’s stick together as a community and help each other whenever we can. We can certainly understand how…
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An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Valley Air Conditioning & Heating, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during…
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Short cycling is a term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world to explain a situation where a furnace or air conditioner turns on and off too frequently. The “short cycle” is the period of time that your HVAC equipment is actually running, and the shorter this cycle, the harder your system…
Continue Reading“The gentlemen that have come to the house are always very kind, efficient and do a great job. I always feel like I can trust the work they do. Highly recommend their service plan.” – Amanda B.
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