Humidity, Air Conditioning, and Arizona’s Monsoon Season

Here in Phoenix, we love the temperate winters and seemingly always readily-available sun. And even though summer temperatures climb well into the 100’s, we rest easy knowing that we can crank up the A/C and relax comfortably in our homes. People from all over the world move to Arizona to trade the cold and ice […]

First Air Conditioning in Phoenix

  Life Before There Was Air Conditioning in Phoenix Imagine what it must’ve been like for the first settlers to live in Arizona before air conditioning in Phoenix, Arizona. Let’s face it, most of us wouldn’t live here today if our homes didn’t have central air conditioners. In fact, nowadays many Phoenix homes even have […]

How Does Air Conditioning Work?

    Today we’re covering how air conditioning works! My company is named Magic Touch Mechanical, and we make air conditioners that once didn’t, work all the time. However, if you’re wondering how air conditioning works… it’s not really magic, it’s science! We just make it look easy… that’s the magic! Unless you attended an […]

Getting the Best New AC Unit Install

  How can you guarantee you’re getting the best new AC unit install? What makes a good AC unit install vs bad installation? If you’re shopping around for a new AC unit, you’ve no doubt read the quality of the installation matters most. Manufacturers and trade associations all agree that proper installation is more important […]

Benefits of a Programmable Thermostat

  What are the benefits of a programmable thermostat?   Would you like save on your cooling costs during those times when the house is empty? We know, who doesn’t wish they could easily lower the power bill! Do you often come home from work or an outing to find the house too cool or too […]

Daikin vs Mitsubishi: Who’s King?

  Here we go again, this one is the bout for the title between two heavyweight juggernauts: Daikin vs Mitsubishi. Daikin and Mitsubishi are synonymous with mini split ductless air conditioners & heat pumps. However, to be fair, both of these HVAC manufacturing giants are players in the “ducted” world of central air also. What […]