Love and Care HVAC blog

Air conditioning systems are one of the biggest investments we make for our homes, so it's only logical to want to get the most out of them. Unfortunately, no matter how well-maintained your HVAC system might be, you're going to have to replace it at some point. An old or damaged HVAC system can result in issues for homeowners such as growing energ...

Understanding HVAC Needs in Elk Grove, CAElk Grove, CA is a wonderful place to live, offering a population of around 170,000, beautiful communities and a quality housing market. When living in the Elk Grove, the average home is several decades old, which can result in the need for maintenance. If you are living in the area, you know that your HVAC ...

A gas fired furnace has an internal chamber used to create heat. This chamber is a heat exchanger and over time can see damage. A large amount of homes in the Sacramento area are heating by gas and default have a furnace. Given enough time in a home and under the right conditions a heat exchanger is going to fail. The constant heating and cooling o...

When it comes to replacing or installing a central heating and air system you do have plenty of choices to choose from. There are pros and cons to some of the design elements. You may hear people use the term heat pump and have questions about what exactly a heat pump is When homeowners choose heat pumps A heat pump is a 100% electrical device with...

One of the most common questions homeowner ask about a furnace or an air conditioner centers around the longevity of a system. How long does an air condition or how long does a furnace last is an important question. Some of the life of a system is up to you and some of this answer is up to the manufacturer and the parts they put in the system. Most...

It is not a matter of if your air conditioner or furnace breaks down it is a matter of when it breaks down especially living in the Sacramento Valley. A hot home in the summer or freezing home in the winter is never comfortable. You can create more problems and damage when you do not simply turn off your air conditioner or furnace when it is not fu...

Your furnace is the hardest working component in your heating and air conditioning system. One of the reasons you need annual maintenances is to ensure your system is not only working within factory tolerances but also to make sure parts are not worn out. The simple act of frequently changing the filter does help with ensuring your system operates ...

 Your air conditioner works harder than you would know. There are common problems with air conditioners that come from their usage. A few of the most common issues you will have with and heating and air conditioning units are fan motors, capacitors and contactors. These parts inside your air conditioner are heavily used so they have a higher c...