What Is Freon and Why Is It in Your Air Conditioner?

April 13th, 2018

In the Valley of the Sun, air conditioning isn’t a luxury. It’s an absolute necessity. Whether it’s in your car or in your home, air conditioners use refrigerant to cool warm air and keep you comfortable. If your home HVAC unit was manufactured prior to 2003, it likely uses a refrigerant called chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), commonly […]

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What Is the Optimal Temperature to Set Your Thermostat in the Summer?

April 6th, 2018

Our enviable spring weather will soon turn into scorching heat within the next two months. For us desert dwellers, triple-digit, summer temperatures are just part of life. Yet, it’s only bearable because of the cool comfort of air conditioning. But, what’s the best temperature to balance comfort with energy savings? Here are some guidelines to […]

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Air Conditioning Myths – Ceiling Fans, Lower Temperatures and the Easter Bunny

March 29th, 2018

Webster’s defines “myths” as widely held – but false – beliefs or ideas. Let’s take, for instance, the Easter Bunny. How did this religious holiday come to be embodied by an invisible bunny who delivers eggs, chocolates, peeps and jelly beans in a basket, which magically appears in your house or yard sometime before dawn […]

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Fresh Air – Is It Time to Consider a New Air Conditioning System for Your Home?

March 23rd, 2018

Most air conditioning systems are built to last. It’s not uncommon for good quality AC units to provide service for 10 years or more, with some lasting up to 15 or even 20 years. Given the mobile nature of our society and the fact that on average, Americans move once every five years, it’s understandable […]

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How to Win the Thermostat War

March 15th, 2018

Do you have a loved one who regularly complains about the temperature in your home being too hot? Here in the Valley of the Sun where temperatures frequently climb above 100 degrees, it’s a common problem that plagues many households. Yet, even in the mild months of winter and spring, there’s often at least one […]

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Are You Ready for a Smarter Thermostat?

March 9th, 2018

If you’re like many homeowners, you’re still using the same thermostat that was installed when your home was built. While it’s definitely a trusty, durable household device, technology has advanced in the last several years. Even if you have moved beyond the manual control thermostat to the programmable model, you’re not necessarily maximizing your HVAC […]

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Understanding the Pros and Cons of a Heat Pump System

March 1st, 2018

Here in the greater Phoenix area, there are not that many cold days or evenings when you need to crank up the heat in your home. Because of our mild winters, heat pumps are often the preferred choice when it comes to home heating. Still, it’s important to know your options when it comes to […]

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Are You A Cool Customer? How to Lower Your Air Conditioning Bill This Summer

February 26th, 2018

Are you a cool customer? When the delightful, shirt sleeves weather of spring gives way to the blistering heatwaves of summer, do you get a little hot under the collar? Does steam come out your ears when you review your utility bill? Air conditioning makes the summer months bearable in the greater Phoenix area. However, […]

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Air Conditioner Readiness – Get Ready for Triple Digit Heat

February 15th, 2018

In The Call of the Canyon, author Zane Grey wrote, “There’s something wonderfully healing in Arizona air.” There’s no doubt, springtime in the Valley of the Sun is a very special time of year. The perfect days of February and March lull you into forgetting about the triple digit days of June, July and August, […]

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