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
So you’ve made the decision to buy a new central air conditioning system. This is a big step for any homeowner, as most new AC units can cost from $5,000 to nearly $10,000. Picking the top air conditioner system is one of the biggest concerns for a homeowner, especially one that lives in Arizona where all-day AC performance is required
Arizona is a pretty hot place to live. And research shows that it’s getting hotter every decade. Arizona’s average temperatures are increasing, according to research from Climate Central, with a .639 degree increase for every decade from the 1970s onwards. It’s these increasing average temperatures and urban heat island effect that can profoundly impact a home or business. Rising utility
Choosing and operating an air conditioner means balancing air-cooling needs and operational cost. The standards got tougher in 2015, when the Department of Energy required new efficiency standards for residential split system and packaged central air conditioners. As of January 1, 2015, split-system and single-package units in Arizona now must have a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) of at least
When the Arizona summer temperatures top out over 100 degrees on a regular basis, it‘s absolutely essential that your home be insulated for top-quality air efficiency. Without quality home insulation, air leaks can cost AZ homeowners hundreds of dollars a year through lost cooling. In fact, because of high utility bills, Arizona residents often search for ways to reduce air
For people who live in Arizona year-round, having air conditioning in the midst of the AZ summer heat is an absolute necessity. This is why local air conditioning experts work flat out every winter, spring and even into summer, making sure Phoenix residents are ready with their air conditioning needs. For many Arizona residents, it makes more sense from a
Once April arrives, anyone living in the Valley of the Sun can feel the heat creeping up. Summer will soon be upon us and the familiar hum of air conditioner units may be the only sound you hear outside on your street in mid-July. Keeping cool does come at a price. According to SRP, your air conditioning can account for
New high-tech refrigerators have transformed our kitchens, with their digital displays, lower energy use, and high tech automated touches. Now the air conditioner in your home is looking at a similar makeover.These high efficiency air conditioners offer homeowners smaller monthly bills, better protection against outdoor air particulates, and run more smoothly all summer long. The US Department of Energy estimates
