Many people often note that when they turn on their air conditioner, an unpleasant odor comes out along with the cool air. This odor may be temporary, dissipating within a few minutes of running the machine, or it may continue to smell the entire time you run it. There are several explanations for why an […]

 One of the biggest conundrums faced by homeowners is how often to replace their air filters.  Although it would seem like a fairly straightforward task, knowing when to change air filters is actually tricky business — there are many variables that influence how often you’ll need to swap your filter out.  In general, most […]

Air conditioning is a crucial part of life for many people who live in super heated climates like Arizona. It’s also important for many other areas of the country where temperatures may reach uncomfortable highs in the summer. Air conditioners are also large, expensive purchases that must be carefully planned for, often years in advance. […]

Cleaning out your air conditioning ducts can be an expensive proposition, which leads many homeowners to wonder if it’s actually worth the cost. The truth is that every situation is different, and making the decision to clean out your ducts needs to be carried out on a case-by case basis. Pros and Cons of Cleaning […]

How air conditioners manage to take hot, humid, stuffy air and transform it into a cool, crisp breeze is a little bit like magic, complete with a special elixir that helps make the spell complete. Refrigerants, including Freon, are vital to the process that allows an air conditioner to function — in fact, refrigerant is […]

A frosty home is a welcome refuge from Phoenix’s summer heat, but as the sun climbs in the sky, home air conditioning systems may struggle to keep pace. It’s not always the air conditioner’s fault, though. Even well maintained, perfectly sized units can cool with all their might without making much of a dent in […]

If you live in the Phoenix area, you’re no stranger to heat. When you live in this type of super-hot environment, you need an air conditioner that is going to cool your home efficiently, without breaking the bank. While the exact unit you purchase will be influenced by a number of factors including the size […]

Your air conditioner is a complicated piece of machinery based on some relatively simple processes. Even though it may seem like magic, the way that your air conditioner dehumidifies the air in your home is very straightforward. The first modern air conditioner was invented by Willis Carrier as a way to remove humidity from the […]

The monsoons flow into Arizona from June 15th to September 30th, with the average starting date in Phoenix being July 7th. And while Phoenix only sees roughly 2.77 inches or rainfall during this time, the city can also see upwards of 600,000 lightning strikes each year. These lightning strikes are responsible for power outages, fires, and […]

 Homeowners in hot, dry climates have two primary choices for climate control equipment when it comes time to replace their old units with newer, faster, shinier models: evaporative swamp coolers or traditional air conditioners. Each has its advantages. The most important points to consider are: Upfront Costs. Evaporative swamp coolers are considerably cheaper to […]