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

July 23, 2024HVAC
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 [...]

Roof Rats: Legend or Lore

February 2, 2024HVAC Topics
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! [...]

Hard Start Kit: Does your compressor need it?

February 2, 2024HVAC Topics
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 [...]

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

February 2, 2024HVAC Topics
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 [...]

Indoor Air Quality in 2020

October 28, 2020HVAC Topics
Indoor Air Quality in 2020 Most of you are spending more time indoors in 2020. And along with that is an increased concern for the quality of the air you breathe indoors. Carrier’s Infinity® Air Purifier has been proven to inactivate 99% of coronavirus and other select captured viruses and bacteria trapped in the filter [...]