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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What Constitutes an Air Conditioning Emergency?

March 21st, 2019

It is the middle of the night. You wake up out of a deep sleep feeling discomfort from heat. As you rise to turn on the light, you realize, something must be wrong with the air conditioner because the house is hot and stuffy. Now you have an important decision to make. Can this wait […]

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How Regular Service Extends the Working Life of Your Air Conditioner

March 14th, 2019

In the Valley of the Sun, air conditioners put in a lot of overtime. For many months out of the year, Arizona AC systems operate almost nonstop, providing homeowners with cool relief from the intense heat. In fact, it’s affordable air conditioning that makes it possible for people to live and thrive in the desert […]

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How to Avoid A Costly Air Conditioning Compressor Breakdown

March 7th, 2019

If you ask a random group of five phoenix air conditioning repair technicians, “What’s the most important part of an air conditioning system?” It’s quite possible you’ll get five different answers. There are so many critical components working together to deliver cool air through your home’s AC system, it’s almost impossible to label a single […]

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Terms of Endearment – Air Conditioning Words That Can Save You Money

February 28th, 2019

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 […]

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Cool Ways to Increase Your Home’s Air Conditioning Efficiency

February 22nd, 2019

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 […]

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Air Conditioner Parts and Components Most Likely to Need Replacement

February 14th, 2019

When purchasing a used automobile, buyers check the mileage first. Registration papers disclose the model year and how long a car has been in operation. However, it’s the odometer that reveals actual usage, which usually gives the best indication of what kind of shape a vehicle is in. Manufacturers use mileage as a guideline for […]

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