Air Conditioning Articles

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?

As a homeowner here in California, it’s always a good idea to learn as much as you can about your appliances. That means knowing their basic operations, what features are included, and if any necessary upkeep is involved. Needless to say, this is no exception for your air conditioning (AC) unit.

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up.

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up.

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…

If your air conditioner stops blowing cool air or stops all together, check to see if your indoor unit is frozen. What exactly will that look like?

Our Valley Air Conditioning & Heating team can help you learn more about current split-system models as well as help you evaluate whether your current system requires repair or replacement.

Home ownership comes with a great deal of responsibilities and an ever-growing to-do list. Add to that the responsibilities of a career and a family, and you see why modern life runs at a constant, fast pace here in Modesto. It’s easy to bump things like an air conditioner tune-up down the priority list, both in terms of time and money. It’s very likely you have higher priorities requiring more urgent attention than an air conditioner that seems to be working just fine.

Here’s a comprehensive air conditioning maintenance checklist, courtesy of our professionals at Valley Air Conditioning & Heating, to help keep your system in excellent working order.

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 the hottest summer months. You need to be able to rely on your air conditioner for your comfort here in Oakdale.

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.

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…