3 Quick Heating Tips for Furnace or Heat Pump Owners

Furnaces are the most common type of heating systems here in the Phoenix, AZ area, and we have three tips for how you can get your furnace to work at its best through the season. You can help reduce the chance of malfunctions, a breakdown, and inefficient performance leading to higher utility bills.

Why Does My House Get So Dusty?

Why Does My House Get So Dusty? Let’s take a look at how, and what you can do to prevent, or at least reduce, dust in your home. The buck stops with me when it comes to making sure a steady flow of business is coming in for everyone who works for Magic Touch Mechanical […]

Is Duct Cleaning Worth It?

A question that homeowners ask me frequently after being told they need to have duct cleaning done is, “Is Duct Cleaning Worth It?” I understand why people are a bit confused about if duct cleaning is necessary and how they get dirty in the first place. The ducts in your home are out-of-sight and out-of-mind […]

Attic Air Sealing Savings

Did you know that 9 out of 10 homes in the country are under-insulated? It’s true—and most of the insulation trouble is located in the attic.

Will a Heat Pump Work in My Area?

Heat pumps are ideal for regions that experience hot summers and mild winters. Although heat pump technology is getting better all the time, making heat pumps more reliable in extremely cold climates, they were always best suited for our type of climate.

Can Bad Ductwork Design Lower My Home’s Air Quality?

One of the biggest negative consequences is how much bad ductwork wastes power. However, we’ll talk about that more in another post, because right now we want to look at the serious problems that bad, leaky ductwork has on your indoor air quality.

Building Automation, Smart Homes, and Energy Management Systems

What is a smart building, and how can you benefit from building automation? As “smart” technology advances and device connectivity improves, people are becoming more familiar with the term “smart home”. A smart home or smart building is the practice of using connected devices to control home air conditioning and heating thermostats, lighting, garage door […]

Is Dryer Vent Cleaning Really Necessary?

Let us assure you, dryer vent cleaning is not a luxury service. And it’s not only about seeing that your clothes dryer works efficiently and gets your clothes fully dry on each load. This is a vital service for protecting your home.

What Air Filter Do I Need for a Superb HVAC System?

“What kind of replacement air filter should I get?” If you’ve gone to a home supply store to look over the filters on sale, you’ll find a wide variety available. How can you tell which one to use?