Tips & Answers
Straight answers to the heating, cooling and refrigeration questions we hear most, from the people who do the work. Looking for hours, rates or payments? See our FAQ.
Why Is My AC Blowing Warm Air? What to Check Before You Call
Five safe things to check when your air conditioner runs but the air coming out is warm, and when to stop and call.
Read →Mini-Split or Central Air for an Older Santa Barbara Home?
How ductless mini-splits and central systems compare for older Santa Barbara homes, and the questions that decide it.
Read →What the ECC (Formerly HERS) Test on Your HVAC Permit Means
Why a California HVAC permit can call for ECC (formerly HERS) testing, what's tested, and what the CF1R, CF2R and CF3R are.
Read →Heat Pump or Gas Furnace for a Santa Barbara Home?
How a heat pump compares with a gas furnace in our mild climate, and the questions that decide which fits your home.
Read →What Happens at an HVAC Maintenance Visit, and How Often?
What a maintenance visit should cover, why it pays for itself, and how often to schedule one.
Read →Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner? Signs It's Time
The signs that point to repairing your air conditioner, and the signs that point to replacing it.
Read →Walk-In Cooler or Freezer Not Holding Temperature? Common Causes
Common reasons a walk-in runs warm, what to check, and when to call before you lose product.
Read →Coastal Homes and Salt Air: Protecting Your Outdoor HVAC Unit
Why salt air wears out outdoor units faster near the coast, and what to do about it.
Read →Heating and Cooling an ADU in Santa Barbara
The usual ways to heat and cool an ADU, and what to plan for while it's being built.
Read →Heating or Cooling Emergency After Hours? What to Expect
What counts as an emergency, what happens when you call us after hours, and what to do while you wait.
Read →Paying for a New Heating or Cooling System: Your Options
How free equipment quotes, seasonal rebates and our short-term payment plans can help you plan for a new system.
Read →Commercial HVAC and Refrigeration Maintenance Plans
How we tailor maintenance plans to each business, from one rooftop unit to complex buildings and kitchens.
Read →HVAC Rebates in Santa Barbara: Carrier Cool Cash and More
Carrier Cool Cash, the local heat pump rebates still open, what has ended, and how to make sure you get them.
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