Winter has turned the corner and we’re heading for spring and summer. Before you pull out the tank tops and flip flops, your air conditioner will need a check up. Temperatures and humidity will rise, and air conditioners will begin working overtime. You know, the usual. At some point, the heat will overload the air conditioner. However, if homeowners keep
What Size Air Conditioner Do I Need? When you plan to purchase a new air conditioning system, one of the things you want to know is the answer to “How big of an air conditioner do I need?” Most homeowners in Arizona are concerned more about the cost of buying the unit and its installation. They base the acquisition on
Best Smart Thermostats Smart thermostats can be an incredible addition to any home or business wanting to save money on heating and cooling costs. Enjoy modern features to your modern thermostat like remote programming and climate monitoring. Programmable thermostat options have grown exponentially in the past few years as new players have come into the realm and older companies have
Air conditioning equipment are usually reliable. Yet as with other important and expensive appliances, it does encounter electrical and/or mechanical problems from time to time. Here are six of the most common issues with central HVAC systems that can keep the outside ac unit not working correctly. Refrigerant Leak in the System The Unit Blows Warm Air The Unit Will
With good maintenance, an AC unit can last up to 15 years. The important phrase there is “up to.” You get more use from your air conditioner when you take care of it – lower utility bills, too. We’ve told you before what to look for in an AC system. In this post, we tell you how to boost air
The days of 100+ degree temperatures are here. And, if history is any indication, they’ll be here through October at least. With this kind of heat, air conditioning is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. The last thing you want in a Phoenix summer is to be without air conditioning. So, to protect yourself from an air conditioning emergency and
When it comes to replacing or repairing an air conditioning system, cost is often the top factor for homeowners. Of course, price is important. But, when deciding whether to repair or replace your air conditioner, there are other considerations. Here are six things you likely didn’t know about your AC unit replacement to help you make the right decision. Don’t
Although homes in Arizona are often powered by gas furnaces, most newly-built homes use a heat pump system that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in the summer. Use the following information to help you decide which heating system best meets your needs. How Heat Pump Systems Work Heat pumps do not create heat as furnaces do. Rather, they extract
The people at Trane understand that the perfect time to upgrade your air conditioner is when it isn’t hot outside. In fact, summer is the absolute worst time to discover that you need a new A/C unit. Most HVAC companies are slammed (if they’re any good, anyway), which means you could be waiting a week or more for your new
Summer is around the corner and, in the Valley of the Sun, that means scorching temps and higher power bills. Luckily, homeowners have a few options to help them stay cool and comfortable all summer long. Have Your A/C Serviced The best thing you can do to increase the life of your A/C unit and ensure it works properly is
