Even a very clean house can have an unpleasant odor. A number of factors contribute to this problem and they are as varied as the people living in the home. The bottom line is that everyday life and even the recent trend of building energy-efficient homes simply compromise the availability of fresh air. Even cooking dinner for your family may
The Isley’s team is very honored and excited to announce our partnership with Rosie on the House, Arizona’s top home services referral network. Rosie’s stated mission is to be every Arizona homeowner’s best friend, and they take that role seriously! Before bestowing Trusted Partner status on a contractor, Rosie runs a complete and thorgh background check, including credit history and
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
We’ve been talking a lot about ductwork lately, thanks to our killer Aeroseal offer. Taking care of your ductwork is a smart way to save big on power bills, improve the efficiency of your HVAC unit, and take advantage of killer rebates from APS and SRP. The Rebates Let’s start with the rebates. APS offers up to $400, per system
In this episode, Johnny D explains the basics of HVAC systems, with a focus on the heating element and basic maintenance. In addition to your air conditioning unit, your HVAC system includes a heating unit. In Arizona, this is typically either a gas furnace or electric heat pump. Less common is a resistance heating system. No matter which system you
How do you know if you have a slab leak? What’s the general practice about maintaining your hot water tanks? How do you fix your running toilet? What if your toilet is slow draining? Is that a job for the professionals? Get the answers to these home service questions and more on The Ask Johnny D Show, episode 2. And remember, if
From hard water damaging pipes to water softeners and RO systems, this episode of The Ask Johnny D Show covers quite a few water-related topics. We hope you find the information useful! And remember, if you have your own home services questions, just click to the Ask Johnny D page. A few highlights: Are water softeners are a good idea? Absolutely. Hard
As a Phoenix homeowner, you don’t have to deal with the frigid temperatures, ice and snow that plague more northerly areas during the winter. However, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take steps to prepare for the cooler months. From your HVAC system to your fireplace to your swimming pool, there are steps that you can take to make the
A leaky faucet is more than a mere annoyance. At Isley’s, we’ve seen countless homeowners fall prey to seemingly innocent drips that eventually caused their water bills to skyrocket. If you’re not careful, you might experience a similar fate. Fortunately, you no longer have to waste gallons of water on a daily basis, because we’ve gathered some expert DIY tips
The cooler weather is coming (hooray!). But it’s still on the hot side. Even in October, temperatures from Gilbert to Mesa, Arizona, can reach the high 90s. So it can be difficult to keep energy costs low: We see many residents running their air conditioners year round, and their electric bills are some of the highest nationwide. Fortunately, it is possible
