What You Need to Know about HVAC Filters

November 7th, 2018

With any forced-air HVAC system, air filters play a key role. Thus, it’s important to do more than just grab the first filter you see off the store shelf. Yes, there are different types available and getting familiar with them can help you identify what you need to make a smart choice. Fiberglass/Synthetic Filters This […]

Read More

Winter Wellness for Your Air Conditioner

November 1st, 2018

“Welcome to Arizona – where summer goes to winter,” so says the old quote. Winter weather in the Valley of the Sun is as good as it gets in the US. In November, when temperatures dip into the 70s, many desert dwellers bid farewell to their air conditioner for the next six months. In fact, […]

Read More

Trick or Heat – Does Your HVAC System Make Frightening Noises?

October 25th, 2018

When kids come trick or treating, it’s a yearly reminder that summer is over, the days are getting shorter and colder nights are coming soon. Halloween season is the perfect time to schedule a fall HVAC checkup. Is your home comfort system making frightening noises? Here’s the spooky truth. Your heater has been idle (and […]

Read More

Don’t Be Left in the Cold – Heater Strategies You Need Now

October 18th, 2018

Arizona is known for its sun and heat for most of the year. And, many newcomers are surprised to discover that it can get downright chilly in the Valley of the Sun during the late fall and winter months. This is exactly why it’s vital to ensure your heater is functioning and ready to go […]

Read More

HVAC Problems Can Be Scary – Is It Time to Prepare for Colder Nights?

October 11th, 2018

For many families, especially kids, the holiday season starts with Halloween. The Great Pumpkin, children in colorful costumes, hayrides and trick or treating – all are welcome hints that summer is over and cooler nights will soon be here. When you live in the desert, waving goodbye to triple digit temperatures for another year feels […]

Read More

Air Conditioning A-B-Cs – A Simple System for Home Comfort

September 27th, 2018

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 […]

Read More

Refrigerant Levels and Home Comfort

September 20th, 2018

If you take a look at your air conditioning unit, you’ll first notice fans and motors. But, the reason your air conditioner can cool the air is something that isn’t seen, it’s the refrigerant inside of it that enables the unit to exchange heat and move the hot air out of your home to the […]

Read More

Watt’s Up: Understanding Air Conditioner Electrical Problems

September 13th, 2018

Seventy-five years ago, Phoenix was a sleepy agricultural town of 65,000 residents. The phenomenal growth of Phoenix (current population 1.6 million) is often attributed to three factors; perfect winter weather, accessible electrical power and two magic words – air conditioning. As home air conditioning units became more affordable in the 1960’s, home sales took off. […]

Read More

Air Conditioning Maintenance: 3 Simple Things to Do Today!

September 6th, 2018

For most homeowners, air conditioners are complex, multi-component systems that sit outside (or up on the roof) humming along, providing a cool interior environment through sweltering Arizona summer heat. It’s not unusual for people to go an entire summer without giving air conditioning maintenance a thought – until something goes wrong. It is an unproven […]

Read More