As harvest season arrives in California’s Central Valley, many homeowners notice changes in their indoor environment—sneezing, itchy eyes, stale air, and a persistent dusty smell. These aren’t coincidences. Agricultural activity in the region intensifies during this time, kicking up dust, pollen, and pollutants that directly impact indoor air quality. At Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning, we help homeowners prepare for the season with Central Valley indoor air quality services that target the unique challenges of living in a highly active agricultural zone.
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What You Need to Know About Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Around Harvest Season in the Central Valley
Monday, August 4th, 2025Don’t Overstrain Your AC in Late Summer!
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The summer heat in the Central Valley tends to reach its highest point near the end of the season. During this time, we want our customers to take good care of their air conditioning systems so their air conditioning systems will take good care of them during. Nobody wants to get trapped with a broken air conditioner when the temperature outdoors rises past 90°F.
We want to provide a different type of help in this post by drawing your attention to several ways you may be pushing your air conditioner harder than normal and placing it under greater strain. You can’t stop all AC repair troubles, but you can help prevent most if you know how best to treat your air conditioning system.