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

July 31, 2024HVAC, HVAC Topics

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 … Read More

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

July 29, 2024HVAC, HVAC Topics

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 … Read More

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 [...]