Welcome to Sierra Air’s blog. Is your HVAC system not functioning properly? Do you need some answers to your HVAC problems? In these articles, you will find a plethora of information about your indoor comfort systems. Whether it be tips to keeping you cool in the summer or warm in the winter, we are committed to making sure you and your family are comfortable and safe.
However, maintaining your indoor environment and safety after our technicians leave your home or work space requires some basic HVAC knowledge. That’s where we can help! Sierra Air provides industry-leading knowledge for California and Nevada residents. We hope you find this resource very useful for learning all things HVAC.
One of the most common problems with heating and air conditioning systems is short-cycling. This happens when the unit cycles on and off continuously over short periods of time. HVAC systems consume the most energy when being turned on, so frequent short-cycling can drive up your utility costs in no time. Moreover, these constant on-off … Continued
The air ducts, vents and registers are the primary means of circulating air for most residential and commercial air conditioning systems. While proper filters can keep most contaminants out, they’re not always 100% efficient, allowing small amounts of dust and dirt to get inside the ducts and reduce your home’s indoor air quality. Over time, … Continued
With winter just around the corner, there’s no better time than today to call your residential HVAC contractor for some timely seasonal maintenance. Your heating system is coming out of months of hibernation, and getting it going and ready to face the colder weather will go a long way in keeping you and your family … Continued
“Let it breathe.” This advice is just as important for homes and buildings as it is for wine. Unfortunately, as residential and commercial heating and cooling contractors now design their structures to be as airtight as possible, it’s become increasingly difficult for homes and businesses to “breathe” on their own. This is where proper ventilation … Continued
As the primary channel for air circulation, your ducts and vents are a crucial part of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. Contaminants and pollutants that make their way inside your ducts can spread fairly swiftly throughout your building, leading to a drop in indoor air quality (IAQ) that can affect the health of … Continued
For many people, fall and spring are notorious for triggering allergies. During this time, dust, pollen and fur can make their way from the outdoors into your home, decreasing indoor air quality (IAQ) and giving rise to allergic responses in people susceptible to these particulates. Your heating and air conditioning plays a crucial role in … Continued
Carrier’s Weather Series Rooftop Unit with EcoBlue™ Technology has been named as one of the finalists in Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) magazine’s Product of the Year competition. As a Carrier® Factory-Authorized Dealer, HVAC and air duct cleaning contractor Sierra Air shares an overview of this exciting new product.
When your contract is nearly up and it’s time to renew your agreement with your commercial air conditioning and heating service provider, it’s a good idea to take stock of their performance. While overall quality of service and compliance with standard industry practices are important, there are other factors that shouldn’t be overlooked. In this … Continued
One of the worst things that could happen in the middle of summer is an HVAC system failure. In this blog, residential AC repair and installation contractor Sierra Air lists the things that can go wrong with HVAC systems in the summer and how they can be prevented.
It seems that modern innovation has given almost everything a “smart” upgrade, including air conditioning systems. With all the added bells and whistles of newer AC units, choosing the right product has become a somewhat confusing and challenging task for many homeowners.