Use this Fall Maintenance Checklist to Keep Your Home Efficient

July 22, 2020

With the change of the seasons, it’s time to take the steps necessary to maintain home efficiency. Here is a brief home maintenance checklist you can use to focus your efforts on improving energy efficiency around your home and boosting the performance of your HVAC system at the same time. Find and seal air leaks: Air leaks can account for the loss of hundreds of dollars worth of energy over the course of a season. Locate gaps, holes, cracks and openings in your home’s structure and seal them with caulk or other appropriate materials. Pay

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Why it’s Important to Have a Pro Flush Sediment from Your Water Heater?

November 12, 2015

Your water heater starts accumulating sediment from day one of its operations. High mineral content in the municipal water supply—mostly dissolved calcium carbonate and magnesium—occurs naturally in over 80 percent of the country, including here in Arizona. More familiarly known as “hard water,” when it’s heated by your water heater, dissolved minerals solidify and sink to the bottom of the tank, forming a layer that gradually accumulates over time. Hard water sediment is bad news for water heaters for two reasons: The increasing layer of sediment in the bottom of the tank insulates the water

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The Importance of Having Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Your Home?

November 3, 2015

At the start of the heating season, it’s important to schedule a furnace tune-up to improve its performance and assure your family’s safety. Checking the carbon monoxide detector goes hand-in-hand with home safety during the heating season if you use any gas appliances or have an attached garage. Carbon monoxide (CO) is the natural byproduct of the combustion process, and it’s very dangerous because it easily replaces the oxygen in your bloodstream. It’s odorless and colorless, and the only way to know it’s present is by using CO detectors. Testing the Detectors

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Save Money by Having a Pro Conduct Fall Furnace Maintenance

October 29, 2015

Even though heating systems don’t get the same workout that cooling equipment do, it’s just as important to schedule furnace maintenance every fall. It will ensure safety and efficiency, saving money on heating costs, and it prevents a potentially costly breakdown. When a professional HVAC technician goes through your equipment, he or she will inspect, clean and adjust all its components, starting with the air filter and general cleaning, then moving onto the more complex tasks like: Thorough cleaning. HVAC experts use specialized tools to clean all the parts, something especially important

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Good Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Scheduling HVAC Maintenance

August 18, 2015

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This old saying may seem like common wisdom to many people, but when it comes to your HVAC system, it can lead you astray. While scheduling annual maintenance may seem like a waste of time and money, there are plenty of reasons you shouldn’t ignore scheduling HVAC maintenance. Maintenance Increases Comfort A well-maintained HVAC system works better than a poorly maintained one. While the decline of a neglected HVAC system may be too gradual to notice in your day-to-day life, over the course of several years you

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Why is Preventative HVAC Maintenance So Important?

April 6, 2015

Most homeowners spend as much as 50 percent of their energy budget on their HVAC system alone. As with any appliance, the best way to keep expenses down is to prevent damage. It’s important to ensure that the components in your HVAC system are properly maintained since repairs can often be very expensive. Preventative HVAC maintenance can also make your system more energy-efficient so that you can use less electricity and lower your energy bills. Here are some steps you’ll want to take in order to preserve your HVAC system: Replace Your Filters

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What Are the Advantages of Maintenance Agreements Over Warranties?

September 2, 2014

Big HVAC breakdowns are expensive and inconvenient. In general, there are two main ways that you can limit the cost or number of breakdowns: warranty plans and maintenance agreements. Warranty plans allow you to be reimbursed for parts and services needed if problems arise, while maintenance agreements provide you with regular service for your HVAC system. Here are the main advantages that maintenance agreements have over warranties: Premium service. When something goes wrong, your maintenance provider will want to fix it as soon as possible to keep you as a happy client. When you’re dealing with warranty

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An Easy But Important To-Do: Change Those Air Filters

May 26, 2011

We often hear about the problems of outdoor air pollution, which is considerably higher in Maricopa County than neighboring Pima County. However, the air quality inside your home can be even worse than outdoor air. Because you spend about 90 percent of your time indoors, it is important to eliminate air contaminants from your heating and cooling system. Prolonged exposure to indoor air pollution may lead to health problems such as asthma or other upper-respiratory issues. A simple way to make a big difference in your indoor air quality is to change your air filters regularly. Dirty

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In A Repair Or Replace Dilemma With Your A/C? Here’s Our Advice

May 24, 2011

Nobody can predict the future; anyone who claims otherwise had better have the lottery winnings to prove it. So, when your old air conditioning system breaks down, it can be difficult to tell whether a repair job will have it working for many years to come, or whether it’s on its last legs and should be replaced instead. There are clues you can look for, though, that give a pretty good indication of whether you would be better off simply replacing your air conditioner. Based on our experience, below are some signs that you should consider replacing

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It’s Never Too Late For A/C Preventive Maintenance: Here’s What You Should Expect From An Expert

May 18, 2011

Routine professional maintenance is the key to an efficient cooling system. Unfortunately, many homeowners neglect such maintenance, instead electing to wait until the entire system shuts down before calling in a professional. If you’re one of those people, you may be worried that your air conditioning system won’t last the summer. Luckily, it’s not too late to schedule preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance is more than a simple once-over of your air conditioner. It is a thorough system evaluation by an expert HVAC technician who knows what to look for and what to adjust to ensure that your

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