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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How to Achieve Air-Conditioned Temperature Balance in Every Room of Your House

April 25th, 2019

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 – […]

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Getting the Most Out of Your Air Conditioner This Summer

April 18th, 2019

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 […]

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Common Air Conditioner Issues That Spring to Mind This Time of Year

April 11th, 2019

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 […]

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V for Ventilation – The “V” in HVAC and Why It’s Important

April 5th, 2019

When it comes to H-V-AC – heating and air conditioning take top billing. In the Valley of the Sun, it’s all about lowering indoor temperatures, staying cool through the long, hot days of summer and keeping warm during the winter nights. “V” stands for ventilation, which is an essential yet underappreciated component in creating a […]

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If It Looks Like A Duct, Acts Like A Duct and Leaks Like A Duct – It Might Be A Leaky Duct

March 28th, 2019

Modern air conditioning is a clever invention that combines technology, electric motors, fans, compressors, coils, refrigerant and more to produce cold air on demand. In addition to that, as you know from paying your monthly utility bill, a lot of electricity is used to power your AC unit. All this effort and energy goes into […]

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