You might think that a thermostat is “just a thermostat,” and it doesn’t really matter which one you have installed in your home because they all pretty much work the same. But the type of thermostat you have controlling your home’s heating and cooling system can make a significant impact on performance, affecting both household comfort and energy bills.
Garages are usually a part of a home that doesn’t need air conditioning. Most of what gets stored inside a garage isn’t heat-sensitive, and people in a house only spend enough time in a garage to get in and out of a car.
Swamp coolers are popular in Tempe, AZ and throughout the Valley of Sun. We’ll look into some of the reasons why in this post. But first, of course, we have to answer the question that comes up the most when talking about swamp coolers: What exactly is a “swamp cooler”?
To say that we’ve experienced a hot summer here in Phoenix is an understatement. We only have to look at our own company records to see the proof: we’ve had the most AC service calls during the last two months than at any time in our company history.
One of the early signs that an air conditioning system is losing cooling power due to a malfunction is a “hot spot” in the house. If you find that a room in your home is abnormally warm even though the AC is running, you’ll probably assume that it’s trouble with the system. However, there are other possible issues in your home that can account for a hot spot.
How To Bring In Fresh Outside Air During The Summer Without High Utility Bills It wasn’t until central air conditioning in homes and commercial buildings became a standard rather than a luxury, that the population of Phoenix, Arizona and surrounding cities grew to its present numbers. In fact, a number of cities in the Phoenix […]
Duct sealing isn’t a task that homeowners often think about. The reason for this is simple: the ductwork in a home is almost entirely hidden from sight—and when something is out of sight, it’s out of mind.
When the heat rises to intense levels in Phoenix, air conditioners will put in an immense amount of work. Although ACs are built with durability in mind, even the best system can suffer from problems when the ambient heat becomes overwhelming.
Freon is the most common name used for the refrigerant that circulates through an air conditioning system. The name is actually a trademark of DuPont and is used for refrigerants in general, regardless of the chemical blend or manufacturer.