California isn’t just famous for its beaches, wine country, and scenic mountains—it’s also unique when it comes to climate zones. From the cool coastal regions to the inland valleys and desert landscapes, the Golden State’s diverse climates affect everything from what plants thrive in your garden to how you heat and cool your home. Understanding your zone is key to maintaining both a beautiful yard and a comfortable living space year-round.
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What’s Your Zone? California Is Special and Here is Why!
Monday, August 18th, 2025Understanding Refrigerant and the Role it Plays in Your AC
Monday, April 3rd, 2023
You may know that your home’s AC system uses refrigerant, but what does a refrigerant do exactly? If you find yourself asking this question, don’t be embarrassed. There are many homeowners who don’t know the exact role that refrigerant plays in providing cool air for their home.
You can keep reading to learn more about how refrigerant works, different types of refrigerant, and why AC maintenance is important for maintaining your refrigerant charge. It’s important to be educated about how your AC works so that you can identify when something is wrong.
It’s Time to Maintain Your AC
Monday, April 18th, 2022
One of the best things you can do is to properly maintain your home’s air conditioning system. It will save you time, money, and keep you much cooler in the long run. If you’re interested in maintaining your home’s air conditioning system, then we suggest turning to one of our professionals to walk you through the process.
We know that things can be confusing and we understand that there are many factors to consider. We understand all of them because we’re professionals. We’re here to give you the run-down today. Because we understand air conditioning in Riverside, CA, we know how to serve your home best. If you need to install, repair, or even maintain part of your system this winter, we’re going to perform the work. Let’s get into what you should know below.
3 AC Efficiency Issues That Call for Repairs
Monday, July 2nd, 2018
When you think “AC repair,” you might think of refrigerant leaks, busted fans, and other tell-tale signs that something is terribly wrong with your unit.
But some AC issues are much subtler. It’s not uncommon that these problems simply go unnoticed by AC owners. All the same, they will need professional attention before becoming a problem. These problems will cause your AC efficiency to suffer, and you might not realize it until you see an increase in your next energy bill.
Here are three common efficiency issues that need air conditioning repair in Riverside, CA.
Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for Spring
Monday, January 15th, 2018
Winter doesn’t really hit us here in the Inland Empire: not the way it does back east, certainly. But the weather is cooler and pleasant, which means we rarely have the need for our air conditioners during this part of the year. That makes now an excellent time to get your system ready for the spring. Warm weather arrives sooner every year, it seems, and if your air conditioner is ready to go, you can be assured that it will run efficiently all summer long.
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