Air Conditioning Posts

Air Conditioning 101 – Pop Quiz; What Is a MERV? (and How Big Is a Micron?)

August 9th, 2019

Please remember to use a sharpened, #2 pencil. Only one answer is correct. Merv Griffin – Born in San Mateo, California, Merv Griffin was a singer, talk show host, creator and executive producer of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and all around media mogul with a net worth of 1 billion dollars. Merv Bronte – […]

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Protecting Your Air Conditioning Unit During an Arizona Dust Storm

July 25th, 2019

Monsoon season has hit late this year, but it’s finally here. That means a unique combination of strong winds, thunderstorms and dust clouds that can blanket the sky – and your air conditioning unit. If you’ve been wondering how to protect your AC system from harsh Arizona summer weather, you’re not alone. It’s a common […]

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Ice on the Air Conditioner, Water Dripping Down Walls and Ducts – Common AC Summer Puzzlers

July 18th, 2019

Every summer we receive calls from puzzled customers who ask, “Why do I have ice on my air conditioner?” A block of ice on an air conditioner is an unusual sight to see in the desert in the middle of July. During monsoon season, especially in the run up to a storm, the air is […]

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What to Expect When Installing a New Home Air Conditioning System

July 12th, 2019

If you’re considering a new air conditioning system, you might have questions about the installation process. Especially if your AC unit is a rooftop model. Many Phoenix homeowners are surprised to learn, installing a new HVAC system can be less disruptive than it appears. That’s important to note, particularly if you’ll be installing during the […]

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Don’t Let Your Air Conditioning Skyrocket This Fourth of July

July 3rd, 2019

The Fourth of July is the time for backyard barbecues, parades and firework displays. And for Arizonans, Independence Day is also about hot temperatures – sizzling hot. The kind of temperatures that send your utility bill skyrocketing like a Fourth of July firework. To help keep your mind on the holiday’s fun and festivities instead […]

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Extreme Weather, Arizona Heatwaves and Air Conditioning

June 28th, 2019

Phoenix residents know a thing or two about extreme weather. Powerful summer thunderstorms with intense lightning, dangerously high winds (microbursts – strong downdraft gusts of wind localized to small geographical areas up to 80 mph) and severe flash-flooding are routine during monsoon season. Dust storms up to eight miles-wide, towering a mile high in the […]

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Heat Gain, Cool Air Loss and Making Your Air Conditioner More Efficient

June 20th, 2019

Phoenix residents know a thing or two about heat gain, which occurs when the radiant warmth of the sun transfers heat into your home. Whether it’s from sunlight coming through windows or the relentless buildup of heat on your roof (where temperatures can easily exceed 140 degrees), the scorching desert sun is relentlessly trying to […]

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Monsoon Season, High Humidity and Your Air Conditioner

June 14th, 2019

We often get comments in the summer from homeowners who have recently moved to Phoenix from other areas in the U.S. like the Midwest. The puzzled newcomers will ask, “This is Arizona, isn’t it supposed to be a dry heat? What’s with these crazy rainstorms?” They have experienced their first couple of monsoon storms and […]

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Summer in Phoenix, Air Conditioners and Over 100 Days of Temperatures Over 100 Degrees

May 30th, 2019

By the calendar in the Old Farmer’s Almanac, meteorological summer lasts for 92 days. However, Arizona residents know better. Summer in Phoenix lasts a lot longer than 92 days. In fact, last year, the National Weather Service recorded 128 days with temperatures above 100 degrees. As a homeowner, you have one main concern when the […]

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