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After the Wildfires: Servicing Your AC System for Smoke Damage
Wildfires are an unfortunate reality for many communities across Northern California, including areas like Sacramento, Auburn, and Meadow Vista. Even when fires are miles away, smoke particles infiltrate homes and damage HVAC equipment. If your home experienced wildfire smoke exposure, your air conditioning system and HVAC components need professional inspection and servicing to maintain performance…
Jun 10, 2026
4 mins

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

Why Is My AC So Loud? Common HVAC Noises Explained
Has your HVAC system been particularly noisy lately? If your AC's suddenly making loud or unusual sounds, it could be an indication that something's gone wrong within your system. While a noisy air conditioner may seem like a minor inconvenience to some, ignoring these noises can lead to more significant problems, such as reduced cooling…
Jul 25, 2025
4 mins

AC Leaking Water? Here Are 3 Possible Causes
Water coming from your AC unit is one of the last things you want to see. Not only should you be concerned about electrical components getting wet, but a leak may be a symptom of a larger issue. On the other hand, it could be just a simple fix. To help you determine the source…
Apr 21, 2022
2 mins

4 Ductless Mini Split System Myths
The popularity of ductless mini split air conditioner systems has been growing over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why. These systems reduce indoor noise pollution, help lower energy consumption, and require less laborious upkeep than traditional ducted air conditioning. Indeed, there are a plethora of benefits homeowners can gain by switching to…
Oct 21, 2020
3 mins

Breathe Easy: HVAC Tips for Allergy Sufferers
Seasonal allergies make even the most comfortable home feel unbearable. While many people focus on outdoor triggers like pollen counts and changing weather, the truth is that indoor air often contains just as many allergens. Dust mites, pet dander, mold spores, and outdoor pollutants can all become trapped inside your home and circulate through your…
May 18, 2026
5 mins

Fall HVAC Maintenance Tips
A properly functioning heating system is a home’s most valuable asset when those chilly wintertime days roll into Northern California. To keep everyone feeling cozy through the fall and into the winter, make use of these HVAC maintenance tips from our technicians at Spoor’s Heating & Air Conditioning.Change Out Air FiltersHVAC filters are essential to keeping air…
Oct 08, 2019
3 mins

Multi-Story Homes: How To Fix Uneven Cooling
If you live in a home with more than one story, you’re probably familiar with uneven cooling. It’s a common problem for houses with multiple levels and can be easy to fix, depending on the cause. To help you get comfortable temperatures no matter what floor you’re on, Spoor’s Heating & Air Conditioning has some…
Sep 21, 2020
3 mins

5 Warning Signs of Poor Indoor Air Quality in Auburn, CA
Many Auburn, CA, homeowners don't realize their indoor air quality may be worse than the air outside. Poor indoor air quality can result in headaches, allergies, and respiratory irritation caused by excessive dust throughout the home. If your house feels stuffy, humid, or musty, your HVAC system may be contributing to the problem.Excessive condensation, stale…
Mar 30, 2026
6 mins

Heater & Air Conditioning Maintenance Checklist
Maintain your equipment to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor do annual preseason check-ups. Contractors are busy once summer and winter come, so it's best to check the cooling system in the spring and the heating system in the fall. To remember, you…
Aug 04, 2011
3 mins

How To Tell If You Have Mold In Your AC
Mold is a serious health hazard, and once it makes its way into a home’s AC system, spores carrying mycotoxins could end up being directed into the HVAC ductwork and distributed throughout the whole house. Unfortunately, mold can be hard to detect, and in the humid environment of an air conditioner unit, it will quickly…
Sep 09, 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
