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Your air conditioner has two main parts, one inside your house and another outside. Both contain important pieces needed to cool your home. The outdoor part includes a fan, condenser coils, a compressor, and a refrigerant line designed to move the heat inside your home to the outside air. This

Is there anything more frustrating than an air conditioning system not turning on on a hot day? Perhaps the only thing that could be more frustrating is the air conditioner blowing hot air when you need the home to cool down. If your air conditioner refuses to jump into gear,

It’s a hot Bay Area afternoon, and you’re expecting your AC to deliver cool air, but it’s not. You’re not alone. “My AC is blowing hot air,” and “my AC is only blowing hot air from certain vents,” are some of the most common calls we get at Calvey Heating and

Do you recall the last time you replaced your HVAC system’s air filter? If not, you aren’t alone. People often forget this important task unless there’s a sign that a heater’s or air conditioner’s clogged filter is causing problems. A dirty home air filter can prevent your furnace or AC

Your home’s second floor never seems to get cool enough in summer. This is a common problem, even in Northern California. You may often find yourself wondering how to make it cooler upstairs. Could it be that one air conditioner isn’t enough? That’s a striking thought, since you’ve already invested

The San Francisco Bay Area is projected to see temperatures rise significantly over the next 25 years, so local residents should closely monitor their home cooling systems to ensure optimal performance. Most customers notice a decline in AC performance as their equipment approaches the end of its lifespan, typically around the 10-year

If your PG&E bill feels like it keeps climbing, you’re not imagining it. Many Bay Area homeowners are paying $600 to $800+ (or more!) per month, depending on home size, usage, and rate plans, and these costs have been steadily trending upward. Understanding how your HVAC system uses energy today,

When a Bay Area heat wave strikes, the last thing you need is an air conditioner that won’t turn on. We take you through common A/C issues and how to troubleshoot them, as well as when it’s time to call a pro for AC repairs near you. Calvey Heating and