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YES! That’s not a difficult question, but let’s explore why we say yes. But basically, (in case you don’t want to read the rest of this) if you live in Arizona, you should have a water softener. Are you wondering why Arizona dwellers, in particular, are in need of water softeners? Well, you should have […]

Did you know that there are different kinds of water? The United States Geological Survey (USGS) classifies water into 4 categories: soft, moderately hard, hard, and very hard. These classifications of water are determined by checking how many minerals are in the water.1 The hardness of your water is measured by grains per gallon (GPG).2 […]

The weather is finally cooling down for the Valley of the Sun; the chilly mornings and cool evenings are signs that winter is coming. Is your heater ready? Now is the time to get a Heater Tune-Up scheduled for your home to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient heating all winter long.

Here’s a scary thought: Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Have you had a furnace tune-up for this winter season? EEK! We’re getting ready for Halloween and thought we’d start frightening people a little early. But here’s the thing you guys – Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a real concern. It could happen in your home. As the months […]

Does your home warranty cover AC unit repairs or failures? It’s something that we never want to experience but will eventually have to face someday in the future; AC repairs and failures. With the heat picking up already, many households across Arizona are starting to kick up the cooling on their AC units to help […]

Home to over 56 million people, the Southwest is the hottest and driest region anywhere in the US. The impact of climate change is expected to have severe effects on the Arizona SE Valley and the people who live here. Extreme heat and rises in sea level are both predicted within this century. Indeed, many […]

Here’s a bit of air conditioning trivia: Willis Carrier invented the first modern air conditioning system in 1902. Considering that air conditioning has been around for more than a century, one would expect that the general public would already know what they need to know about it by now. Surprisingly, many people who have been […]

Where would we be if we didn’t install a thermostat for our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system? For starters, it’s pretty much the only way we can communicate with our air conditioning and heating units. Considering the appetite our heating and cooling systems have for electricity, the thermostat is also the reason why […]

It can be very tempting to think that you can fix whatever goes wrong in your house. And if you’re particularly handy you can get away with it better than most. Maybe you can replace the pipe under your kitchen sink, or you can paint the living room yourself, but there are situations where you […]

Air conditioning in Phoenix is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. So when your AC unit is nearing the end of its lifespan, it’s a good idea to start budgeting for a new one. The one sure way to get an accurate price on a new AC unit is to have a qualified technician calculate […]