Heating your Peoria, Arizona home efficiently may not seem like a huge priority, given that for 8 months out of the year temperatures typically soar over 100 degrees. Although your heating system will only be used for a few months, you want to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck when you do need it, right?
The phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” does apply to many things in life, such as popular formulas for television programs that are still pulling in hefty ratings, or a menu at a restaurant that has kept patrons happy for many years. However, this philosophy doesn’t apply to mechanical devices that can actually break, such as your home’s heater and AC.
The winter season in Scottsdale, AZ is one of the mildest in the continental U.S., and in general we don’t need to spend an exorbitant amount of money to keep our homes warm through to the spring. However, homeowners often spend more than they should on heating because of simple errors regarding when and how to operate a heating system.
Ductless mini split heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular for providing air conditioning for homes. They are especially well-suited to new home construction, since they remove the need for space-consuming ductwork and allow for greater freedom for design.
Fireplaces serve a special purpose in a place like Arizona, where the winters are mostly mild and a standard central heating system can handle a home’s comfort needs. A fireplace isn’t necessary to provide heat, but it’s a superb addition to the beauty of a home.
A gas log fireplace is a wonderful luxury for a home in Arizona. We don’t rely on heating systems as much as other parts of the country that deal with colder winters… but that doesn’t mean we can’t also enjoy the beauty of a fireplace.
The cold weather (or cooler weather, as the case often is) in the Valley of the Sun starts later in the year than in most other parts of the country. You can delay arranging for regular heating maintenance until around December—but you can’t delay it forever.
Cleaning the fireplace. Sounds like a chore, doesn’t it? If you have a wood-burning fireplace, you know all about scooping out and removing the ashy remains of the last fire.
Fireplaces and chimneys are very durable parts of homes. In fact, they can sometimes outlast the rest of a home! But this toughness often creates the illusion that fireplaces don’t need regular professional care and maintenance.