Fresh Air No Matter The Weather With Energy Recovery Ventilators

October 26, 2020

We spend a lot of time indoors during the summer, and Arizonians are well familiar with creative ways to cool off in 100-plus degree weather. One of the more unique technologies recently introduced, Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV), helps homeowners more than endure summers spent inside their homes. Energy Recovery Ventilators use ventilation technology that basically makes indoor air fresher, equipment more efficient, indoor air quality better and your home more comfortable. When homes are tightly sealed, it’s often difficult to get rid of old, stale air, because there are few natural leaks in the

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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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Fixing Heat Loss and Air Leaks in Your Home this Season

November 24, 2015

Heating your home during the winter gets expensive. By cutting down on heat loss, you can keep your family nice and cozy without compromising your bank account. Is Your Home Efficient? You know your home is efficient when your family stays comfortable through all seasons and your utility bill is reasonable for your area. If your heating bill is too high, one of the problems could be heat loss. There are several things you can do to prevent this, including energy audits, new windows, and doors, sealing air leaks, and installing insulation.

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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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Find Out if You Should Repair or Replace Your HVAC System

October 13, 2015

The cost of your HVAC system repair and the uncertainty of possibly more repairs down the road are generally the reasons for the “repair or replace” quandary. Looking down the road, so to speak, is actually where you want to go. Use these tips to help navigate your options. Repair Cost, ROI, and Lifetime Cost A helpful tool to help make your decision of repairing or replacing your HVAC system is considering lifetime cost. Lifetime cost is the sum of the estimated investment for a new HVAC system less manufacturer and contractor incentives, plus

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Hot and Cold Spots in Your Home? Use These Tips to Manage Them

September 22, 2015

It’s a rare home in greater Phoenix that doesn’t suffer from hot and cold spots. The intense sun, combined with hot temperatures, makes managing temperatures throughout your home a challenge. It is possible, however, to even out the temperatures. Deal with the windows. South- and west-facing windows receive far more sunshine contributing to the solar heat gain in your home, unless you have thermal-rated windows. Low-e, dual, or triple-pane windows allow far less heat transfer and are the most effective way to stop excessive heat from the building. Shade screens also stop some of the

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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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Learn How Professional Duct Maintenance Can Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

June 23, 2015

Without proper duct maintenance, residential ductwork is all too often the weak link in the chain of HVAC energy efficiency. The Department of Energy reports that at least 20 percent of the air conveyed by ducts never reaches the rooms it’s supposed to keep comfortable. That’s cooling and heating—and energy dollars—lost due to leaks, thermal deficiencies, and airflow obstructions. A great deal of residential ductwork installed in the past wasn’t fabricated to last the life of the home. Duct maintenance performed by a qualified HVAC technician is critical to keep airflow high and energy expenses low. Air

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