Your Guide To HVAC Services

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It may not be as visible as other appliances in your home, such as your fridge or oven, but your HVAC system is perhaps the most essential utility in your entire house. A well-functioning A/C and heater are imperative for not only keeping your home comfortable for living in, but also for keeping your energy bills as low as possible to get the most bang for your buck.

At Integrity Comfort Systems, we work with residents and business owners throughout Simi Valley to install and maintain efficient HVAC systems, and to repair issues as they occur. We’ve become one of the most trusted names in HVAC over the course of our 20 years in business, and we’d love to put our expertise and reliable service to the test for you. Call us to schedule a service call or to get a quote today!

HVAC Service Guide

Welcome to your personal guide To HVAC services! Look, we get it — HVAC problems are a hassle you don’t have time to deal with. That’s why we at Integrity Comfort Systems have put together this easy-to-navigate guide to help you understand what’s going wrong with your HVAC system and track down the service or services that can help you quickly fix the issue and ensure a comfortable, healthy home for you and your family.

We’ve broken this guide down into three primary sections — Maintenance, HVAC Repair, and Indoor Air Quality. You can read the whole thing from top to bottom, or, if you like, simply click one of the bookmarks below to jump straight to the section you’re most in need of:

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HVAC Repair

As always, if you’re in immediate need of HVAC service, call us right away, no matter the time of day or night, and we’ll get a technician out right away for emergency HVAC repair service. We’re based in Simi Valley, but we help residents throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. We look forward to helping you!

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HVAC Maintenance

Getting your HVAC tuned up periodically and maintained is key to getting the best performance out of your HVAC system and maximizing the length of its useful life. Conversely, never getting your heater or A/C checked and tuned up by a professional allows small issues to develop into costlier problems over time, can lead to decreased air quality in your home, and even put your home at risk for electrical fires. Luckily, at Integrity Comfort Systems, we make HVAC maintenance both simple and cost-efficient with our Maintenance Savings Program, an initiative we designed to help you save money and reap further discounts from Integrity for other HVAC services and products. Continue reading below to learn more!

A/C Maintenance

A/C maintenance is crucial to the quality of air in your home, as well as to the health of those inside. You see, your home’s A/C system, from the vents and air ducts to the system itself, are like the lungs through which your home’s heating and cooling flow and regulate temperature inside. In optimal operating conditions, your home’s A/C keeps cool air flowing through the vents strongly enough to keep dust or allergens from building up in the vents and spreading throughout your house.

When left unmaintained, however, the airflow from your A/C can grow weaker, opening the door to dust building up around your house, mold and mildew growing in your air vents, and the worsening of allergies in your home. Your A/C will begin to require more power to deliver the same level of performance than it once did, operating less efficiently and raising your energy bills. It could also develop mechanical problems or break down entirely, robbing you of the cool temperatures you need to stay comfortable living in Simi Valley.

A/C Maintenance Tasks

When you call an A/C repair specialist from Integrity out for maintenance service, the serviceperson will undertake a variety of maintenance tasks, including evaluating the system for performance and efficiency, tuning up the mechanical aspects of the system and monitoring the condition of the various components within, and inspecting the vents for any concerns. We can also clean your air ducts, though most residential A/C systems don’t require air duct cleaning as regularly as commercial A/C systems do.

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Heater Maintenance

Heater maintenance is important for comfort and safety in your home, as the electrical or gas-related components of your heater can become a significant safety hazard if they are left to deteriorate without service from a professional.

Like any machine, a heater’s performance will deteriorate over time if it’s not properly maintained. A heating technician will be able to evaluate a system when tuning up its components to identify any small issues and note any areas of concern. If left unattended, your heater could develop pricier mechanical issues, grow less efficient at heating your home, or even break down, much like an A/C can when operational problems aren’t addressed. However, mechanical problems with heating systems are more serious given the heat and either gas or electricity involved. Dysfunctional heating systems are risks for gas leaks and electrical fires when their poor condition is not attended to!

Heater Maintenance Tasks

When a heating technician comes out to your home for a maintenance call, the specialist will perform a variety of maintenance tasks, including tuning up the mechanical components of your heater, swapping out any filters, evaluating the system’s performance and efficiency, and noting the condition of the system’s key parts.

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Our Maintenance Savings Program

Luckily for residents of Simi Valley and Greater Los Angeles, HVAC maintenance is now easier and more cost-effective than ever with our Maintenance Savings Program! This preventative maintenance program simplifies the process of getting HVAC maintenance and can save you hundreds over the life of your home’s HVAC system. Here’s how it works! For just one annual fee of $199 (or less, if you’re a senior or veteran), you get the following benefits:

HVAC Repair

Is your furnace making weird noises? Have your power bills spiked, seemingly out of nowhere? Does the air in your house just feel… different? HVAC systems can encounter a number of issues over the course of their normal lives, and most can be easily remedied by prompt HVAC service from your trusted friends at Integrity Comfort Systems. Give us a call to schedule your free diagnostics appointment today, and if you have a specific HVAC problem you’re trying to understand, navigate to which system is causing you trouble to learn more!

A/C Repair

Heater Repair

A/C Repair

What’s The Issue?

Problem: I’m not feeling cool air!
Cause: If the air flowing out of your A/C isn’t cool, it could be a sign of one of two issues. Most likely, it’s a sign that your A/C’s compressor has failed. It could also be a sign that the refrigerant levels in your A/C are too low.

Problem: There’s moisture around my air vents!
Cause: Moisture around your air vents or A/C system could be indicative of a number of issues, such as a refrigerant leak or a broken or blocked up condensate line. Given the toxicity of refrigerant, call Integrity Comfort Systems immediately for emergency A/C repair if you notice moisture around your air vents.

Problem: The air in my house is feeling stuffy!
Cause: Like we mentioned earlier in the guide, your air vents are the lungs of your home’s A/C. If the air in your home is feeling stuffy, that means that your A/C’s airflow is weakening. It’s a sign that either your home’s ductwork is clogged and needs cleaning, or that your unit’s compressor is wearing down.

Problem: There’s a weird smell coming from my A/C!
Cause: What kind of bad smell is it? If you smell a burnt odor, it’s likely a sign of some burnt out wire insulation. If the scent you’re picking up is more of a musty smell, it’s a sign that you have mold or mildew growing in your air vents.

Problem: My A/C is making weird noises!
Cause: Unfortunately, hearing squealing or grinding noises coming from your A/C is one of the worst signs for your A/C, as these noises are caused by some mechanical malfunction within the A/C unit itself. If your A/C is making these types of noises, shut it off to avoid damaging your A/C unit and call Integrity Comfort Systems to get your A/C inspected and repaired.

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When It’s Time For A/C Replacement

When you call out Integrity Comfort Systems to service your A/C, your technician will be able to tell you when it’s time to consider replacing your A/C unit. We wouldn’t want you to spend money needlessly. However, settling for years of subpar, inefficient A/C performance is a waste of money on its own. You should also consider replacing your A/C unit when you notice the following:

Your A/C unit is more than 15 years old
You hear squealing, grinding, or banging when your A/C operates

There are other ways to save money when it comes to A/C. Check out some of our tips on how to use your A/C more efficiently!

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Heater Repair

What’s The Issue?

Problem: My heater’s burner flames turned yellow! OR My furnace’s pilot light turned yellow! Cause: If your heater or furnace is healthy, its flames should be burning blue. If it burns any other color, call Integrity Comfort systems for heater repair right away! If your heater’s burner flames are burning yellow, it’s a sign that carbon monoxide is present in your house, which is extremely toxic and must be removed from your home ASAP. If you have a furnace and the pilot light is burning yellow (or any color that isn’t blue), then your furnace’s performance is being hampered by condensates, such as tar or rust.

Problem: My heater keeps turning on and off! Cause: Your heater naturally trunks on and off as your thermostat regulates the temperature in your house. However, if your heater starts turning on and off more frequently than usual, it’s a sign that your heater’s heat exchanger is overheating. You’ll need a heating repair specialist to come correct the issue in your system that’s causing the overheating, or replace the exchanger itself.

Problem: There are cold spots in my house! Cause: If you notice that your home’s heating system is not warming your home evenly, you need a professional to evaluate your home’s heating system. There could be a myriad of issues, such as problems with your ductwork or insulation.

Problem: My furnace is making strange noises! Cause: Occasional rattling, creaking, or even baging sounds are not uncommon for older heating systems. However, unless your system is nearing the end of its useful life, you should call Integrity Comfort Systems and report the noises you’re hearing from your heater. Squealing could indicate a problem with the motor bearings, whereas rattling could indicate that your heater’s motor or blower assembly needs a tune-up.

Problem: I keep needing to adjust my thermostat! Cause: If you’re struggling to achieve a comfortable temperature after several tries with the thermostat, it’s a sign that your home has uneven heating issues that need to be resolved so your thermostat can work properly.

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When It’s Time For Heater Replacement

Your Integrity Comfort Systems heating specialist will be able to diagnose your heater’s issues and determine if there is a need for replacement during your service call. We won’t try to pressure you into upgrading or replacing your heater unless there is a significant need to do so. We wouldn’t want you to waste you money on subpar heater performance and energy inefficiency! You should also consider replacing your heater when you notice the following:

Your furnace is more than 15 years old
You smell smoke around your heater

There are other ways to save money when it comes to A/C. Check out some of our tips on how to use your A/C more efficiently!

Get Expert HVAC Service Today

We hope that you’ve found this HVAC service guide useful, no matter the particular needs of your home. If you live in Simi Valley or Greater Los Angeles, you can rest assured knowing that you have one of the most experienced and reliable HVAC contractors available to help right in your neighborhood! We’ve been at this for nearly two decades, and the quality of our work speaks for itself. Here’s just a few more reasons to choose Integrity Comfort Systems for your HVAC service needs:

We’ve provided quality HVAC service to residents throughout the Greater Los Angeles area since 2004
We have a perfect 100 rating on Top Rated Local®, as well as a five-star average on Google and Yelp
We’re an independent dealer of Ruud heating and cooling products

Call us today to get the comfort you deserve in your home! We look forward to wowing you with our attentive customer service and experienced HVAC service.

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