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What You Can Do Yourself to Maintain Your Furnace
Preventive Furnace Maintenance - Keep it Clean!Like all appliances and home machinery, you want to keep your furnace clean. A build up of dirt and dust can mean a breakdown in the efficiency of your heating system. Nowadays, who can afford to waste anything, let alone fuel? These steps apply whether you are doing electric,…
Dec 09, 2010
4 mins

Seven Reasons To Join An HVAC Maintenance Plan
It's a question we hear at Spoor’s Heating & Air Conditioning all the time — why is HVAC maintenance important? While we espouse the many benefits of HVAC maintenance, there’s now an easy way to make sure your system receives the care it needs. Here are seven reasons to join our Home Comfort Club in Auburn, CA,…
May 08, 2019
4 mins

6 Tips To Get Rid Of Your Home’s Musty Smell
Mold thrives in humid, wet environments, making your AC unit the perfect breeding ground and place for mold and mildew to grow and spread. Mold can impact a resident's health and can cause your AC unit to work inefficiently. If the mold continues to grow and spread unchecked, a musty smell can circulate through the…
Jul 15, 2021
3 mins

Sleep Better & Stay Healthy: Reasons To Run Your AC At Night
We all know that getting quality, restful sleep on a nightly basis is essential to good health. But did you know that your air conditioning can help you get quality, restful sleep more consistently? Research shows that achieving optimal sleeping conditions in your home can help you fall asleep easier and stay asleep longer for…
Jan 31, 2025
3 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

How To Properly Care For Your HVAC Condenser Fan Motor
To function properly, your home's HVAC unit relies on several different components to cool your home effectively and efficiently. The condenser fan motor is one of the most critical components, and when your HVAC unit isn't working correctly, an overheating fan motor is typically to blame. Regular care of the condenser fan motor can help…
Aug 13, 2021
3 mins

Top Mistakes That Increase Utility Bills
As the summer season approaches its peak, it's time to start thinking about the high-use season with regard to your air conditioning system. We all know how summertime utility bills can soar, so understanding and taking advantage of best practices for optimal energy efficiency is critical. Yet, there are many different errors people make when…
Aug 15, 2023
5 mins

MERV Ratings: What Do They Mean?
When shopping for a new HVAC air filter, homeowners will discover that there are many different air filters with a wide range of Minimum Efficieny Reporting Value (MERV) ratings, and attempting to determine which one best fits your needs can often be overwhelming. Below, Spoor's Heating & Air Conditioning outlines what MERV ratings are and…
Jul 26, 2024
3 mins

4 Tips For Staying Cozy This Holiday Season
The influx of guests, cooking, and company brought on by the holiday season does not exempt homeowners from California's cool, wet winters. Especially in the Meadow Vista and Sierra Foothills areas, winter can bring about periods of intense cold, sustained winds, and drought.Under these conditions, it can be difficult to maintain a warm, cozy, and…
Dec 19, 2025
4 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

How To Beat Dry Skin During The Winter
When winter comes around, it typically brings with it cold winds that cause dry, itchy skin. Dry skin is a common occurrence among NorCal residents during the cold season and it often results from depleted moisture levels within the skin. Without proper care to your home or business’ indoor air, dry skin woes can become…
Dec 03, 2020
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
