Natural ventilation — the type of airflow that happens because of the cracks and small openings in a home — used to be how people maintained indoor air quality. Today, many people, especially in the hot arid climates of Nevada and Arizona, rely on central air conditioning, continually circulating air through the system and leaving […]
3 Ways Controlling Moisture in Your Home Helps Control Temperature
Humidity may be low in the Southwest, but that doesn’t mean that moisture isn’t an issue. In fact, moisture can be a major issue even in very arid areas. In less humid climates like Arizona and Nevada, moisture in the home typically comes from the concrete pads the homes sit on. Usually, it is an […]
3 Steps to More Efficient Air Conditioning
Are you tired of paying high air conditioning costs? Do you want to find a way to cut how much you spend on cooling? Who doesn’t? Let’s face it, the Southwest is hot and the summers here border on brutal. Even in the mountains of Nevada and Arizona, temperatures can still go as high as […]
4 Ways to Reduce the Need for Air Conditioning
Even if you live in the mountains, summers are usually unbearably hot in the Southwest. Temperatures are normally well over 80 degrees in the mountains and the mercury goes even higher in the valleys, with temperatures often topping 100 degrees. Rather than rely on your air conditioner to do all the work (and pay the […]
What to Expect If You’ve Missed Routine HVAC Maintenance
To deal with Arizona and Nevada’s often challenging climate effectively, your heating and cooling system needs diligent care. Missed HVAC maintenance impairs your system’s performance in ways that cost you cash, comfort and even your safety. Higher Bills All Around To operate at top energy efficiency, your system’s components need to be clean and in […]
Why Does the Cooling System Continue to Trip the Circuit Breaker?
In the middle of a hot Arizona summer, a malfunctioning air conditioner is a real annoyance. When the A/C is tripping the circuit breaker repeatedly, it can also be a safety concern. Understanding the problem helps you stay safe until your HVAC technician arrives. Trouble With Wiring Sometimes the problem isn’t with the air conditioner, […]