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How To Find & Repair Cold Air Leaks
As a homeowner, you may be familiar with the headache that is a cold air leak. Not only do air leaks make your home feel uncomfortable, but they can also cost you money in energy. Air leaks inside a home may account for 10-30 percent of your home's energy costs. These air leaks inside the…
May 31, 2021
5 mins

When To Schedule Heat Pump Replacement
Heat pumps are incredibly versatile tools, allowing for heating, cooling, and air quality control, all in one compact device. With proper maintenance, these HVAC systems can keep households cool and comfortable for over a decade!However, as time wears on and the system grows in age, your reliable heat pump may require replacement. A brand-new heat…
Feb 27, 2025
3 mins

4 Common Swamp Cooler Repairs
An evaporative cooler, more commonly known as a swamp cooler, works well in arid climates to increase humidity. However, like a typical HVAC unit, a swamp cooler can break down over time and require swamp cooler repairs. If your swamp cooler isn't cooling effectively or you're noticing strange sounds when it turns on, contact Spoor's…
May 25, 2022
2 mins

Heating & Energy-Saving Myths
When temperatures drop, homeowners often seek easy and effective ways to implement energy saving techniques. Unfortunately, however, not all heating and energy saving tips are created equal — oftentimes, the best ways to reduce heating costs reside behind a slew of energy-saving myths commonly believed as truths.The best way to ensure you get the top…
Apr 21, 2020
4 mins

Bad Air Conditioner Smells & How To Get Rid Of Them For Good
Your air conditioning system is responsible for circulating cool air throughout your home, keeping you and your family comfortable and refreshed all year long. The last thing your AC system should do is pump out foul or off-putting odors that make you want to flee your home. When strange smells begin seeping out of your…
Jun 17, 2025
4 mins

Five Tips To Get Your Furnace Ready For Winter
Wintertime is on its way to Northern California, and with it comes seasonal festivities, a myriad of holiday-themed dishes, and, of course, cooler temperatures. While prepping for the winter may seem as easy as breaking out the heavy jackets and bundling up, it’s important to take some time to ensure the home’s heating system is…
Nov 06, 2019
4 mins

Heater Not Working? Here’s 4 Reasons Why
A home’s heating system is responsible for keeping you warm and comfortable on chilly nights and throughout the winter. Unfortunately, whether your home uses a furnace, heat pump, mini-split heating system, or other heating method, it sometimes might fail to distribute warmth throughout your home. A home with no heating is, understandably, a frustrating inconvenience.…
Nov 16, 2020
3 mins

HVAC Maintenance Checklist For The New Year
The New Year is the perfect time to make commitments to your health, make new goals for yourself, and even the perfect time to put HVAC unit maintenance on your list of New Year's resolutions. So take some time this holiday season to make sure that your HVAC system is running smoothly, so you won't…
Jan 17, 2022
3 mins

The Benefits Of A New ‘Smart’ AC Unit
Air conditioners have significantly evolved in their capabilities over the last 20 to 30 years. Previously, all AC units could do was turn on and off the fan to cool your home. Now, you can regulate your entire household temperature by simply tapping on your smartphone.Smart central air conditioning pays for itself in added benefits…
Mar 28, 2024
3 mins

10 Ways To Lower Heating Costs
Dropping temperatures signal more than just the end of the Fall and the beginning of the holiday season. For homeowners, wintertime also means increased heating costs. However, there are plenty of ways for homeowners to prepare for the winter. With a few simple tweaks and the right heating system services, your home can remain cozy…
Mar 11, 2020
4 mins

Tips To Improve Indoor Air Quality In Your Home
Heating and cooling technicians don’t just make sure you have comfortable, warm or cool conditioned air in your home, but we also offer solutions for making that air cleaner and healthier to breathe. Poor indoor air quality can lead to aggravated allergy symptoms and respiratory illnesses, so to avoid health concerns and keep your family…
Aug 06, 2019
8 mins

How Wildfires Affect Indoor Air Quality
As wildfire season continues in Northern California, many home and business owners are feeling the effects in terms of reduced indoor air quality (IAQ). Indoors or out, the smoke and stench permeate even seemingly airtight structures. Spoor’s Heating & Air Conditioning has provided high-quality air conditioning service to homes and businesses through many wildfire seasons…
Aug 08, 2018
3 mins
