Command Comfort Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning’

6 Common Myths About Air Conditioning: Debunking Misconceptions

Monday, June 10th, 2024
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In the scorching heat of summer, air conditioning systems play a crucial role in keeping us comfortable, safe, and healthy. However, despite their presence in our lives, there are numerous myths and misconceptions surrounding air conditioning systems that persist. As your trusted HVAC experts, we’re here to debunk some of these common myths and provide you with accurate information to ensure you get the most out of your AC system.

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What Are My Options for AC Installation?

Monday, October 16th, 2023

Is your SoCal home due for a new air conditioner? Perhaps it’s just not delivering the cooling power you need for our extended cooling season. Or perhaps it’s even worse–it’s broken down completely and the forecast calls for a heatwave.

No Orange County homeowner relishes the day when their AC system needs to be replaced. However, there is a silver lining to this cloud: there are a lot more options for air conditioners today than there were even a decade ago. There might be an option that’ll suit you much better than that old, outdated AC that’s wasting energy and driving up your utility bills.

When faced with the need for AC replacement, it’s easy to just purchase the cheapest, newest version of your previous system. But do a little more research and you may find that there’s a different type of system that’ll not only suit your needs better, but save you more money in the long run. You can stop Googling HVAC installation near me and read about those options here.

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Check Out Our Blog for Advice on All Things HVAC

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

Be sure to bookmark the Command Comfort blog to start learning the ins and outs of HVAC.

We’ll regularly post energy saving tips, how-to’s on troubleshooting your systems, and breakdowns on even the most complex industry related terms and concepts.

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Virtual HVAC Service Calls. What are they and how does it work

Friday, June 16th, 2023

From the COVID-19 pandemic came panic, uncertainty, big government spending, lock downs AND… some good things also. An improved awareness of good hygiene, less traffic, great technology and of course innovations such as virtual services for your homes heating and cooling systems.

Command Comfort was among the first to not only realize that change was needed but to create and implement change. And born in March of 2020 was the Virtual HVAC Service Call. So what is a Virtual HVAC Service? And how does it work? In this article we will dive into that.

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Can central air spread viruses throughout my home?

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

I always like to start with the simple answer and then explain. And the simple answer here is yes. It can. Here I’ll describe why and really how risky it can be. And of course some alternative solutions.

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Should my employer cover utility costs of my HVAC system if I’m working from home now due to COVID-19?

Friday, May 19th, 2023

In response to “stay-at-home” orders issued by Governor Gavin Newson of California to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, commonly known as COVID-19. Many employers have been asking, even requiring employees to work from home indefinitely. 

For you this may at first seem like a dream at first. And then you realize that your kids (should you have any) are also mandated to stay home from school. That also may seem nice at first but for many, it’s adding to a very hectic home/work life. And then… it gets HOT! 

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Why Command Comfort is Worth the Wait

Sunday, May 7th, 2023

Being a Heating and Air Conditioning contractor in Orange County, CA is a funny business. Especially a residential HVAC service and installation contractor. Very few people want our services unless it’s hot. The economy can be booming, and it was before COVID-19 like never before, but even then. People only shop for what they want, when they need it. We’re all guilty of it, myself included.

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Why You Should NOT Install Your Own Ductless Mini-Split System

Friday, May 5th, 2023

This topic comes up over and over again for us. Since Command Comfort led the way in 2015 to become Orange Counties number 1 installation and service company for ductless mini-splits, we’ve learned how to address this topic of installing your own ductless system. I hope this short article helps you answer that question.

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Will A Ceiling Fan Keep Me Cool at Night?

Friday, April 21st, 2023

As air conditioning contractors in Orange County, we are in a market where many homes don’t have air conditioning. Particularly in the beach cities such as Long Beach, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach to name a few. So people in those homes tend to rely on no more than a ceiling fan sometimes to stay cool at night. Will a ceiling fan keep you cool at night vs. air conditioning?

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How Central Air can prevent you from a good nights sleep OR How ductless A/C can help you sleep better at night

Friday, March 24th, 2023

I have long touted the many benefits of ductless mini-split systems. I even had one installed at our old house in Aliso Viejo in for the master bedroom after quickly realizing that the central wasn’t doing a good enough job of cooling the upstairs master bedroom with south facing windows and a hot garage underneath. And it was life changing. But last night solidified why I need to convince my landlords to let Command Comfort install a ductless air conditioner in the master bedroom of our new home.

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