ALL ABOUT HEATING, A/C, and FILTRATION

Is my AC bringing smoky air from outside into my house?
Fire is a part of the season in California. Fall is the fire season when...

AC/Furnace blows harder in some rooms
The air is supposed to flow through the ducts in a balanced way. This means...

Keep your AC running smoothly
With the hot weather and stay-in-place orders in San Mateo County, many households are installing...

Do I need to clean my ducts?
If the ductwork has no leaks, you never need to clean your ducts! Our top...

Our safety procedures during COVID-19
RC Mechanical appreciates the trust you place in us when you allow us into your...

Improve Indoor Air Quality To Reduce Coronavirus Risk
Now that we’re spending more time indoors due to shelter-in-place, it is important that the...

Breathe Cleaner Fresher Air This Spring
Spring brings longer days and warmer weather. But spring can also bring miserable sniffling and...

Keeping Warm at Night
The San Francisco Bay Area enjoys mild winters. However, in the first weeks of this...

What you can’t see can hurt you
As part of cooling the house, an air conditioner creates condensation. This condensation turns to...

Tips for coping with a heat wave
You’ve probably heard that July 2019 was the warmest month ever recorded on the planet....

Why is my air conditioner leaking condensation? Is it malfunctioning?
Air conditioners generate moisture as part of their operation. Normally this condensation is directed out...

7 ways to get the most from your air conditioner
Regardless of whether your air conditioner is newly installed or in need of some maintenance...

What is the 20° rule and why is it important for my A/C?
As summer gets into full swing and temperatures across the country rise, many people with...

6 ways to prepare your home for summer
Before you know it, the summer heat will be upon us. With a little bit...

How to tell if you have leaky ductwork
Ducts are a vital part of your HVAC system. They distribute the air from your...

4 ways to improve your home air quality
Good air quality inside your home is important to your family’s well being and comfort....

Energy saving tips for winter
When the temperature goes down, the cost of keeping your home comfortable goes up. Here...

Make your home comfortable
Does it ever feel that certain parts of the house are very comfortable and others...

Simple ways to prevent home fire
Here are a few simple ways to prevent a fire from starting in your home....

Protect your HVAC with our plan
HVAC systems are just like other equipment or appliance. They need regular maintenance. You wouldn’t...

Keep cool without an AC
Bay area’s warm weather begins when the rest of the country moves into Fall. Most...

AC troubleshooting
Air conditioner is a great invention that makes summer’s hot days bearable. It can be...

Signs your HVAC is broken
Homeowners in Redwood City, like those everywhere, expect to feel comfortable and secure in our...

Choosing the right filter
Air filters are an important, but often overlooked, part of the HVAC system. The primary...

Should I repair or replace my HVAC system?
An HVAC system includes a furnace and/or air conditioner and the duct system to carry...

Why is my furnace leaking water?
Your furnace heats your house using either gas or electricity. It doesn’t use water at...

5 furnace checks to do before the winter
When the furnace doesn’t turn on on that first cool fall day, you may worry...

Should I get a gas or an electric furnace?
Every day there are more and more furnace options available to consumers in Redwood City...

Smart Thermostats and HVAC
Why you need a smart thermostat Having a good thermostat is very important to ensure...

Before you buy a house, get to know its HVAC
HVAC is not the sexiest part of a house, but it is an important to...

Questions to ask your HVAC contractor
Before you hire a heating or air conditioning contractor, you need to know how they...

Prep your AC for the summer
Check if your AC works before the summer season hits Since the weather is still...

Does your furnace shut off before the thermostat temperature is reached?
The Woodside house was fairly new — only about a year-and-a-half old. The homeowner was...

Is a closed bedroom door a health hazard?
Do you sleep with the doors closed? Does your furnace run at night? Today’s furnace...