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Should I Schedule AC Repair This Late in the Summer
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…
Read More Should I Schedule AC Repair This Late in the Summer Can a Ductless Mini-Split System Save Me Money?
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…
Read More Can a Ductless Mini-Split System Save Me Money? By Ken Goodrich as featured in The Arizona Republic 8/26/2017
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…
Read More By Ken Goodrich as featured in The Arizona Republic 8/26/2017
Heating Installation FAQ 1: Is It Time For A New Heater?
Most homeowners dread having to replace any appliance in their home—the heating system is no exception. But there are huge benefits to heating replacement and it can be done fairly painlessly if you work with a professional heating contractor. At Goettl, we provide fast and reliable heating installation in Phoenix for all types and brands…
Read More Heating Installation FAQ 1: Is It Time For A New Heater? My Furnace Started Rattling: What Does That Mean?
If our furnaces could speak, we would have a much easier time knowing when to repair them and what sort of repairs to schedule. “Hey, psssst! My fan belt is cracked! Get it replaced.” “You, over here! Did you know my pilot light is failing because of low gas flow? Get somebody on that!” Sadly,…
Read More My Furnace Started Rattling: What Does That Mean? What Are Dual Fuel Systems and How Do They Work?
Heat pumps are one of the best systems available for home comfort on the market today. These systems can either heat or cool a home, and instead of burning fuel to do their job—like furnaces and boilers—they work through the system of heat exchange that moves heat from one place to another using only a…
Read More What Are Dual Fuel Systems and How Do They Work? How Does a Heat Pump Pump Heat?
Have you ever wondered what makes a heat pump work? Or how it can possibly work year round to keep your home comfortable? If you’re curious as to how a heat pump pumps heat from and into your home—depending on the season—then you’re not alone. We’d like to devote this post to keeping you better…
Read More How Does a Heat Pump Pump Heat? When Is the Best Time to Recharge My Refrigerant?
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…
Read More When Is the Best Time to Recharge My Refrigerant? Is an AC Replacement on the Horizon?
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…
Read More Is an AC Replacement on the Horizon?
Is Your Condensate Drain Line Clean?
It had better be, because a clogged condensate drain line can mean big trouble for your air conditioner. The issue is, many homeowners are not aware of what a condensate drain line is, let alone how to go about clearing one out. Read on to learn more about what the condensate drain line in your…
Read More Is Your Condensate Drain Line Clean? What Causes an AC to Short Cycle?
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…
Read More What Causes an AC to Short Cycle? Is Your AC Blowing Warm Air?
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…
Read More Is Your AC Blowing Warm Air?