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The Impact of Arizona’s Dust and Heat on Your AC Unit and How Maintenance Can Help

Arizona’s climate, characterized by intense heat and frequent dust storms, can significantly impact your air conditioner. Dust accumulation in your AC unit can clog filters, coat coils, and reduce overall efficiency. Regular maintenance, including thorough cleaning, helps remove dust buildup and keeps your system running smoothly. The extreme heat places additional stress on your AC […]

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Preventative AC Maintenance: Avoiding Costly Repairs in Arizona’s Extreme Heat

Arizona’s extreme heat can take a toll on air conditioning systems, making preventative maintenance more important than ever. Here’s how regular upkeep can help you avoid costly repairs and ensure your AC system remains reliable throughout the scorching summer months. 1. Early Detection of Issues Preventative maintenance allows for early detection of potential problems. Technicians […]

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The Health Benefits of a Well-Maintained Air Conditioner in Arizona

In Arizona’s hot and dry climate, maintaining your air conditioner isn’t just about comfort—it’s also about health. A well-maintained air conditioner improves indoor air quality by effectively filtering out dust, pollen, and other allergens. Regularly replacing or cleaning the filters ensures that these pollutants are captured and not circulated throughout your home, reducing the incidence […]

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Roof Rats: Legend or Lore

“Yep, it’s roof rats all right…” Not what you want to hear after an attic inspection. Are roof rats really a thing? Sure, they eat the fruit in my backyard, but what about my HVAC system? Based on the evidence this photo provides, roof rats also find PVC pipe irresistible! The owner of this system […]

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Hard Start Kit: Does your compressor need it?

A hard start kit is essentially a capacitor that stores electricity. When the compressor is turned on, a switch in the hard start system allows this stored electricity to be used at startup for 2-3 seconds and then switch off, giving an extra boost of electricity to the motor when it is hard to start. […]

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Should I Keep My Old Furnace With a New Coil or Condenser?

Hi, Dave Douglas, resident of PebbleCreek here… Aside from cost, you may have heard differing reasons to keep an existing furnace when your outdoor unit (condenser) or the coil is replaced. However, the best reason to replace your furnace when you replace the outdoor unit is for optimum air flow…the older furnaces cannot provide optimum […]