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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5 Tips for Keeping Your Commercial Space Cooler This Summer

June 6th, 2019

While summer is here, it’s still business as usual in most Arizona commercial spaces, as well as for the employees who work in them. Productivity needs to remain consistent throughout the year – even when temperatures hit the triple digits. The challenge is ensuring indoor temperature stays consistently cool and comfortable. If you have a […]

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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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How to Avoid Air Conditioning-Related Fire Hazards

May 23rd, 2019

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. In Arizona, that means temperatures will soon soar. As the valley heats up, Phoenix residents count on their air conditioners to provide trouble-free cooling all summer long. Most air conditioners are manufactured to extremely high standards and are reliable year in and year out. […]

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Pre-Summer Air Conditioning Checklist for a Worry-Free Summer Season

May 17th, 2019

Sun block – locked and loaded. Pool gear and new swimming suits – check. When it comes to the rhythms of the seasons in Arizona, children complete their school year just as the temperatures start to heat up. Being prepared for summer means ensuring a cool inside environment for your kids and for everyone else […]

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Is the Cost of Air Conditioning Making You Hot Under the Collar?

May 9th, 2019

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 […]

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