Ensure Your Office Air Conditioner Will Keep Your Team Cool This Summer

May 4th, 2018

Arizona summer heat can be relentless by anyone’s standards. Yet, it’s business as usual here in the desert – even when temperatures soar above 100 degrees. To keep operations rolling on the most scorching days, it’s vital to have your commercial air conditioners working both effectively and efficiently. As your commercial HVAC experts, we want […]

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The Shocking Truth About Surge Protection and Your Air Conditioner

April 27th, 2018

What did the surge protector say to the lightning bolt? “I’m shocked by your destructive behavior. Until you learn how to conduct yourself properly – you’re grounded!” When it comes to electricity, where it comes from and how it works, most Americans are somewhat “unenlightened.” Often misunderstood, electrical power is so intricately woven into the […]

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Wind and Weathering; the Valley of the Sun and Your Air Conditioner

April 20th, 2018

Gone with the —-. Ride like the —-, whichever way the —- blows. Chinook, sirocco, haboob; a gale, a gust, a breeze, a blast. If you’ve got questions about the mysterious movement of desert air – the answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind. In songs and poetry, the wind is a welcome muse. […]

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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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