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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]