Phoenix residents spend most of the year trying to stay cool, but we’re familiar with freezing temperatures, too. If your heater is underperforming, there are a few things you can try before calling a professional Arizona heater repair specialist like Isley’s Home Service. The following tips can help you decide whether the problem is something you can fix on your
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
If you have concerns that your winter utility bill may rival your summer air conditioning costs, taking a few precautions to tighten up your home helps you efficiently heat your home. The best part? Following these tips helps you save money for many Arizona seasons to come – winter, summer, spring, and fall. Are Your Walls and Attic Properly Insulated?
With Arizona’s intense heat, most people have a lot of questions about their HVAC system. How does the unit work? What’s the best size? How can I reduce my power bill during the relentless heat of summer? Whether you’re looking for a new unit, a new thermostat, or wondering about common HVAC maintenance, the following FAQ should answer any questions
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
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
Gilbert Heater Emergency Service Testimonial Ms. Monroe called Isley’s the day before thanksgiving in a panic because her heating system was not working. She was very worried her house guests were cold and more were on the way for the holiday. Isley’s was able to get out there in a matter of hours using our Same Day Service. Our technician,
If you’re determined to keep your heating bill more affordable in the winter, try these 10 tactics and watch your bills begin to drop along with the temperatures. 1. Run Your Ceiling Fans In the Opposite Direction Running your fan counterclockwise produces cool air, but running it the opposite direction in the winter can help reduce your heating bill. Running a
From leaky windows to poorly insulated basements, heat losses from your home pile up, taking a serious chunk out of your paycheck. Identifying where the heat in your home is lost is key to making it more heat efficient. Here are seven ways you’re losing heat in your home, and steps you can take to shut them down. 1. Losing
Do you have a programmable thermostat yet? We sell and install them, or you can pick them up at Home Depot, Lowe’s, online, or any hardware store and call Isley’s to install them for you. A programmable thermostat can save you 5-15% on your utility bills, says the Department of Energy https://energy.gov/energysaver/thermostats. Here are 14 things you can do to
