The Benefits of an Energy Recovery Ventilator

In a place that can become as blazing hot as Phoenix, AZ—where even our winters are warm—it is difficult to allow fresh outdoor breezes into a home. To maintain high indoor air quality, a home needs to be able to circulate fresh air through its room to remove stale and particle-filled air; but letting in the heat from outside will seriously jeopardize a home’s comfort and place extra stress on the air conditioner—a system that already gets enough of a workout during the summer as it is.

Written by on February 17, 2025

Is Dryer Vent Cleaning Something I Really Need to Do?

The clothes dryer in your home must exhaust heat and moisture through a hose out its back and to a vent that opens on the outside. You probably don’t give this ventilation system much thought on a regular basis, but ignoring it can lead to serious problems—and not just to how efficiently your clothes get dry.

Written by on February 17, 2025

Ways That a Humidifier Can Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Low humidity can be just as much a problem as excessive humidity, as many of our Magic Touch clients have seen. One of the best ways to battle low humidity in your home is to use a whole-home humidifier, which can be integrated seamlessly with your existing HVAC system. As part of your HVAC system, […]

Written by on March 18, 2015

How Duct Cleaning can Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Air purifiers are capable of removing some pollutants from your air over time, for example. However, the best way to remove the threat of airborne contaminants is to have your ducts cleaned. Read on to find out how duct cleaning can improve your indoor air quality.

Written by on March 9, 2015

When Should I Install a New Thermostat?

Your air conditioning and heating system contains several pieces of equipment that work together in order to get your home to the proper temperature. Compressors, heat exchangers, refrigerant, coils, and burners may all participate in heat production or heat exchange, and as long as all of the parts are in top shape, your AC equipment […]

Written by on February 27, 2015

Reasons That a Pool Heat Pump May Be Right for You

If you have a swimming pool for your home in Phoenix, AZ, you can enjoy warm temperatures from it during much of the year thanks to the radiant heat from the sun itself. But a luxury like a pool is something you should enjoy throughout the year, as well as during warm nights when the sun isn’t around to heat up the pool to comfortable levels. With a pool heater installed, you will always have your swimming pool at a relaxing temperature.

Written by on February 17, 2025