Air Conditioning

There are some misunderstandings about home insulation that we often encounter in our work. One of the most common is that the purpose of insulation is to keep a house warm. That is one of insulation’s purposes, but not the only one. Because people often associate insulation to keeping protected against the cold, they don’t…

When your air conditioner shuts down, the Tucson weather probably leads you to call an air conditioning technician right away. However, when you notice smaller air conditioning repair needs, but you still feel cool air in your home, you may think that it’s okay to wait it out and call for repairs next season. Waiting…

Finding an affordable way to stay cool is a true priority among homeowners. For that, the ductless mini-split system has been a wonder. This is a versatile cooling solution that’s been catching eyes for its efficiency and cost-saving potential. As the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) puts it, the ductless mini-split system has…

Why is the cost to recharge your AC unit going up? By 2020, Arizona air-conditioning users will be forced to find new sources of refrigerant to recharge their systems as R22, a popular Freon now in use, will be phased out by order of the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA believes R22 harms the ozone…

So when is the best time to recharge your refrigerant? This is a trick question, as you will not have to recharge your refrigerant if your air conditioner is functioning properly. Refrigerant differs from fuels that mechanical systems may use in a number of ways, not the least of which is the fact that it…

Few people are likely to argue that purchasing a new central air conditioning system is the most exciting way in which to spend their money. However, replace our air conditioners we must, as they, like all other mechanical systems, will eventually fail. The question is not if you will have to replace your system, but…

There are certain problems that you could ignore with your air conditioning system — though we want to make clear that no problem, no matter how minor you may think it is, should ever be ignored! If your air conditioner is making a strange sound but still running fine, for instance, you may be tempted to just let it continue working…

Considering how hot the weather in this part of the country can be over the long, often trying course of the summer season, the answer is hopefully “no”. Not everyone can be so lucky, though, and we’ve responded to plenty of calls regarding air conditioners blowing warm air over the years. If you should experience…

If you’re looking for ways to improve your air conditioning and heating system, it may seem as though a replacement system is your best bet. However, replacing one of the smallest parts can extend the lifespan of your HVAC unit, improve efficiency, and help everyone in the home to stay more comfortable throughout the day….

When it comes to cooling down a house in Phoenix, there are two broad choices: the standard air conditioners that use refrigerant to remove heat from a home, or evaporative coolers (swamp coolers) that channel outside air across water to cool it down. However, at Goettl Air Conditioning, we offer a third option: the AquaChill…