Your air conditioner is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make in your home. So when it stops working and needs a repair, make sure you take the time to find the right contractor for the job. Not every AC or HVAC technician is equal. Ensure you’re getting the service you need by learning […]

On those beautiful spring and fall days, when it takes every bit of self-control not to throw the windows open and run away from work just to bask in the sunshine, we’re often reminded of just how stale our indoor air can become from a summer or winter of keeping our homes shut.  These times […]

Decades ago, owning a home with central heat and air system meant you lived with the absolute pinnacle of technology that controlled your indoor comfort level day in and day out. Since then we’ve not made many significant strides in home comfort systems, but that’s about to change — the future of HVAC is upon […]

It’s a hard worker with a great personality, but let’s face it, your air conditioner isn’t a looker.  When you’re trying to landscape or sell your home, this fairly homely appliance sometimes sticks out like a sore thumb, but there are lots of things you can do to make your outside air conditioner unit a […]

Producing cool, crisp air with the flip of a switch is almost like magic, but it can be expensive, especially if you live in an area where summer’s heat is unbearable. In those areas, you can’t live without air conditioning, but you really don’t want to fork over hundreds of dollars a month for the […]

In the heat of a desert summer, the cost of air conditioning can be as brutal as the temperature outside. No one wants to be forced to decide between turning the air conditioning off or digging deeper into their pockets to pay for the privilege of cool air.  Fortunately, there are lots of ways to […]

There are a number of reasons why Phoenix residents have some of the highest electrical bills in the country each summer. Certainly the high temperatures and heat index play the biggest roles, but another piece of the puzzle is the lack of shade trees surrounding homes. While residential areas in most other states have enough […]

Air conditioning accounts for as much as 60% of your energy costs each year if you live in Phoenix, with bills typically doubling each summer when the AC comes on. With bills this high, it isn’t uncommon for homeowners to look for ways to save money. Depending on the current condition of your windows and […]

Arizona is a land of unfiltered beauty, but it’s also home to some rather unique weather patterns.  For example, during the summer, we experience the Arizona Monsoon, a terrifying combination of high winds, strong thunderstorms and dust clouds that can reach thousands of feet in height.  New Arizona residents (and even those who have been […]

Your air conditioner is the workhorse of your home appliances, and without it your house soon transforms from a cool haven to a broiling oven.  Your favorite air conditioner company offers an A/C maintenance agreement — they claim it’s the best thing you can do for your equipment — but is one of these agreements […]