Why Is There Ice on My Air Conditioner?

July 13th, 2018

Have you ever noticed frost or ice on your air conditioner? Air conditioner units are designed to lower temperatures. So, it might seem logical that if your air conditioner is working extra hard to do a great job of cooling, there might be some occasional ice on the unit. Especially in Arizona during the summer, […]

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Setting Your Thermostat for a Good Night’s Sleep

July 6th, 2018

During the hot summer months in the greater Phoenix area, it’s easy for bedrooms to become too warm for restful sleep. You may even be trying to save a few dollars by setting your thermostat as high as possible. Yet, your thermostat can make or break your slumber. For many, an optimal temperature is necessary […]

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Monsoon Consequences – Can Dust Storms and Torrential Rains Affect Your Air Conditioner?

June 28th, 2018

The National Weather Service has designated June 15th through September 30th as the official monsoon season for Arizona. Caused by a seasonal shift in the prevailing weather patterns, monsoons blow cooler, humid winds (loaded with moisture from the Gulf of California) north over the hot, dry and dusty Arizona desert. Clashing weather fronts result in […]

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What’s That Funny Smell Coming from My Air Conditioner?

June 20th, 2018

Everyone “nose” a dog’s sense of smell is better than a human’s. When it comes to sniffers, human beings just aren’t up to snuff. There’s a common held belief that as homo sapiens evolved over the ages, they put more focus on their abilities to see and think and relied less and less on their […]

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Air Conditioning – How Important Is It?

June 15th, 2018

In the still of the Sonoran Desert, during a prolonged summer heatwave, the intensity of the stifling, triple digit temperatures will make you gasp for air when you step outside in the heat of the afternoon sun. Is it possible that this summer will be hotter than last? Turns out, cool air is not only […]

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Should I Repair My Air Conditioner (Again) or Purchase A New Air Conditioning System?

June 8th, 2018

Homeowners are the CEOs of their own domain and allocating capital is always a crucial issue. With certain major purchases, such as an automobile or a new HVAC system for the home, the question often arises – is it best to start fresh and buy a new model? Or, is it wiser to try to […]

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Dirty Filters, Dirty Life – Is Your Air Conditioner Blowing Cold, Dirty Air Around Your House?

May 25th, 2018

We’ve all heard the adage, “happy wife, happy life.” In Arizona, if your air conditioner isn’t working, it makes for an unhappy wife, unhappy kids and an unhappy life for everyone. However, what if your AC is working like gangbusters, blowing cold air throughout the house yet you’ve forgotten to change the air filter? Or, […]

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How to Finance a New Air Conditioner

May 17th, 2018

It’s Murphy’s Law that air conditioners often fail on the hottest day of the year. This is why it’s always a good idea to stay proactive with maintenance and repairs – especially as we enter into the hot weather months. If your aging unit is already showing signs of not being able to make it […]

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Use Plants to Improve Indoor Air Quality

May 11th, 2018

Even in sunny Arizona, the average person spends about 80 percent of their lives indoors. Increasingly airtight, today’s homes require less energy for cooling and heating, yet they also have higher rates of toxic gases that can be potentially troublesome, and even toxic, to those who breathe them. Carbon monoxide, ozone and volatile organic compounds […]

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