Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘HVAC’

Can an Earthquake Damage Your HVAC System?

Monday, January 6th, 2025

This is an interesting question, and one with both a short answer and a long answer. The short answer is simply—yes, an earthquake can absolutely damage your HVAC system depending on how severe it is and the condition of your HVAC technology.

But we need to get more into specifics in order to provide helpful information for our customers. For instance, if you’ve got a tightly secured mini split system in your home and encounter a small or slight earthquake, the worst you might experience is a ruptured refrigerant line which is easy to get fixed. But as earthquakes get more severe and as your technology ages, the results could be a lot worse.

You might even experience a full system breakdown if you’re not careful. Let’s talk about how your HVAC system in Concord might be susceptible to an earthquake.

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As the Season Ends, What Grade Should You Give Your AC?

Monday, November 21st, 2022

November is here and with its arrival comes the cooler weather. As you get used to the change in seasons, it’s a good time to evaluate the performance of your HVAC in Walnut Creek, CA during the previous summer. 

You might be wondering why you should be giving any thought to your air conditioner. After all, it’s November. But with the warmer winters we’ve been having, you may find there are days when you’ll need to switch on the AC. 

Assessing how well your air conditioner performed over the summer is a great way to determine if you should schedule repairs or maintenance now. You can assess it by grading its performance and then decide how to proceed to ensure reliable cooling from your AC if you need it this winter.

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