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Survivalists say you can go three weeks without food, three days without water and three minutes without oxygen. Arizonans say, when the heat index hits triple digits on a hot summer’s day, you can go about three hours without air conditioning before serious panic sets in. Let’s face it, Arizonans love their AC. As the […]
Summer is just around the corner, and Arizona residents know the drill. The pleasant temperatures of May will soon be replaced by scorching triple digit days of June. In the Valley of the Sun, global warming is more than a catchy phrase. When Phoenix temperatures top 100 degrees, effective, balanced air conditioning is critical – […]
When it comes to air conditioning, many desert dwellers tell themselves they don’t mind paying a little extra during the summer months for relief from the sweltering Arizona heat. Any time you’re out and about in withering triple digit temperatures, you’re reminded just how serious the heat can be in the aptly named Valley of […]
Three things happen when spring rolls into Phoenix. Baseball shifts gears from Cactus League practice games to the Diamondbacks’ regular season. The valley explodes with color from budding trees and flora of all types. And homeowners crank up their air conditioners for the first time. After sitting idle for many months, it’s not uncommon for […]
Unless you’re an electrician or in the HVAC business, most air conditioning related terms are somewhat puzzling. Condenser, compressor, capacitor and contactor relate to specific parts in your air conditioner (and those are just the ones that begin with the letter “c”). As a busy homeowner, you can’t possibly be expected to understand all the […]
Sir Richard Branson of Virgin Atlantic fame recently launched the Global Cooling Prize. In an effort to spark advancement in AC technology, the Global Cooling competition is offering a $3 million prize for the most innovative solution to increase the efficiency of air conditioners worldwide. Closer to home, you can win big and conserve energy […]
According to the National Weather Service, the summer of 2018 featured no less than 128 days of 100 degrees or more. That’s over four months of serious Arizona heat! The long-range forecast in 2019 is for more record-setting triple digit temperatures. As modern inventions go, it’s hard to imagine a more useful, life-saving appliance in […]
In many regions of the U.S., air conditioning is a nonessential amenity. It’s a handy convenience that is enjoyed a few weeks out of the year. In Arizona, air conditioning is an absolute necessity. An improperly cooled, over-heated desert home makes life miserable. An air conditioning system improves every aspect of daily living and makes […]
Let’s face it. Managing a household is more easily said than done. Between landscaping, pool maintenance, HVAC, normal home repairs, odd jobs and honey-dos, it’s more than a full-time job. As appliances and home systems become more complex (such as wi-fi networks, cable or satellite television and home alarm systems with cameras) keeping track with […]