HVAC tips for Phoenix homes
Plain answers on repairs, new systems, rebates and getting ready for the heat. The newest post is first.
Fall HVAC checklist for Phoenix homes
Your AC just ran for months and your heater hasn't run since spring. This fall checklist gets a Phoenix home ready for the first cold night of the winter.
Why your heater smells like burning on the first cold night
A burning smell the first time you run the heat is usually dust. Here's how to tell that from a smell that means trouble, and when a Phoenix home should call.
Heat pump blowing cold air in winter: what it means
Cool air from a heat pump in winter can be normal, a setting or a real fault. Here's how to tell which one you have in a Phoenix home, and what to try first.
4 signs your home has leaky ductwork
Hot rooms, dust and high bills can all point to leaks in your ducts. Here are four signs to check in your Phoenix home, and what a duct repair involves.
Honest Valley AC repair during triple-digit heat
When your AC quits in triple-digit heat, you need a fast visit and a straight price. Here's what an honest AC repair visit in the Valley should look like.
Heat pump vs central air for Valley homes
Heat pump or central air? Here's how the two compare for a Valley home, from summer cooling to winter heat and power bills, so you can pick the right one.
A guide to SRP and APS HVAC rebates
SRP and APS pay Phoenix homeowners to put in high-efficiency AC. Here's why they pay, what it takes to qualify, and how to keep saving after the install.
R-410A phase-out guide for Phoenix homeowners
R-410A refrigerant is being phased out. Here's what that means for your Phoenix AC, why leak repairs cost more now, and when a new system is the better buy.
Your guide to HVAC financing in Phoenix
A new AC doesn't have to be paid for all at once. Here's how HVAC financing works in Phoenix, with 0% down and 36 months interest free, on approved credit.
How to cool new spaces in a Phoenix home addition
Adding a room in Phoenix? Tapping into your current AC often leaves it too hot. Here's why, and why a ductless mini split is usually the better way to cool it.
A snowbird's guide to prepping your Phoenix HVAC for summer
Leaving Phoenix for the summer? Here's how to set up your AC before you go, so your home stays safe and cool and you don't come back to a broken system.
Better air quality during Phoenix haboobs
Haboobs push fine dust into Phoenix homes. Here's how better filters, UV lights and sealed ducts keep the air in your house cleaner after the storm passes.
A Phoenix homeowner's guide to SEER2 AC standards
SEER2 is how new AC efficiency gets rated. Here's what the number means, the minimum in Arizona, and what a higher rating does for your Phoenix power bill.
4 telltale signs your AC needs immediate repair
Warm air, odd noises, a spiking power bill and water near the unit all mean your AC needs help now. Here's what causes each one and what to do about it.
A landlord's guide to smart HVAC management in Phoenix
Own rentals in Phoenix? Here's how to pick the right AC, keep tenants cool, cut down on surprise repair calls and plan upkeep across every property you own.
How a smart thermostat tames Phoenix heat and lowers your bills
A smart thermostat learns your schedule so you stop paying to cool an empty house. Here's how one helps in Phoenix heat, and what to check before you buy one.
Repair or replace your Phoenix AC unit
Should you fix your Phoenix AC or replace it? Weigh its age, repair costs, power bills and comfort. Here's how we help you decide, with no pressure to buy.
Prepping your HVAC for Phoenix monsoon season
Monsoon humidity and haboob dust make your Phoenix AC work harder. Here's a simple checklist to prep your HVAC before the first storm of the season rolls in.
Why your Phoenix HVAC needs a spring tune-up
A spring tune-up finds the worn part before the first real heat. Here's what a tune-up covers and why spring is the best time for one in Phoenix homes.
Why a Trane inverter AC system suits Phoenix heat
A Trane inverter AC changes speed instead of switching on and off. Here's why that means steadier comfort, a quieter house and lower bills in a Phoenix summer.
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