It’s time for some spring cleaning. Time to deep clean the carpets and rugs. Clear out junk from your attic, basement, or garage. Wipe down the ceiling and wash the windows. But what about your AC system? There are many benefits to adding your AC system to your spring cleaning checklist. By doing some simple…
As summer temperatures soar across Southwest U.S. cities, homeowners face an unexpected challenge: a nationwide shortage of R-454B refrigerant, a key component in modern air conditioning systems. This shortage stems from a rapid industry shift away from older, high-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants like R-410A, in favor of more environmentally friendly alternatives such as R-454B. Understanding the…
New AC Law For Austin: How to Stay Cool, Stay Legal, and Beat the July 10, 2025 Deadline Austin passed a new law requiring all residential properties within City of Austin limits to have working air conditioning. Indoor temperatures must stay below 85°F and at least 15°F cooler than outdoor temperatures. The deadline for compliance…
Living in any hot climate means your air conditioning system works overtime. The thought of high energy bills can be daunting for homeowners with older or struggling AC units. However, upgrading to a more efficient model is only sometimes financially feasible. The good news is there are ways to enhance your cooling efficiency without a…
Your air conditioning system can be costly, but it’s a huge investment in your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. Yet, with proper care and maintenance, your air conditioner can last a good 10 to 15 years, depending on the model. However, as your system ages, it may develop problems ranging from minor repairs to components…
Yes, you absolutely do. Even those areas of the country with cooler summers demand routine, annual AC maintenance. Considering how hard our air conditioners work around here, this is not a service that you can afford to overlook. Long story short, there is simply nothing better that you can do for your air conditioning system…
It’s starting to heat up and homeowners are already thinking about how best to prepare their AC system or evaporative cooler for warmer weather. It’s an important consideration. After all, the cooling season lasts for more than a third of the year in this area, and ensuring that you stay cool all summer long means…
A lot of things can affect the cooling in your home: the sun’s position during the day, the indoor architecture and even the placement of your thermostat. But there is a way you can control the amount of cooling you use while maintaining comfort: zone air conditioning. What Is Zone Control? Understanding how zone control…
While certain areas in the country are bracing for cooler weather, we here in Arizona have nothing but hot and sunny days ahead of us for the foreseeable future. You are going to be running your air conditioner consistently for a while longer still, so you need to know that your system is operating reliably. Of…
Summer is not too far away here in Phoenix, Arizona, so the need for heating may end before you know it. While routine maintenance is important throughout the year, there are some important maintenance tasks that should be done before you switch your heat pump from heat to AC. In this week’s blog post, the…
When your heater is not functioning exactly as it should, you may give it a little more time than you really should, since we don’t battle winter storms and subfreezing temperatures here the way that they do in other areas of the country. The truth is, however, that any problems with any HVAC systems should be dealt with as…
When you think of air filtration, you probably think of improving the quality of the air throughout your home. In truth, though, this is not the primary function of the air filter in your AC system, though failure to change that air filter as needed can certainly lead to issues with one’s indoor air quality….