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The effects of indoor air quality have been well documented. The complications of breathing in contaminated air range from short term effects – sneezing, coughing, headaches – to more severe, longer term effects – chronic fatigue, respiratory conditions and cancer. The biggest time of concern is during the winter when homes are sealed from the […]

Worrying about heating system repair is something that will plague you as a homeowner from time to time. While it can be expensive, it shouldn’t be so costly that it forces you to drain your bank account dry. Spotting some of these red flags early on could be a terrific way to avoid being ripped

You’ve decided to install a heat pump! Good for you! Heat pumps are an excellent choice for Arizona residents because our winters are relatively mild. This means that you don’t need the power of a furnace unless you prefer a warmer home in the winter rather than the more mild temperatures that a heat pump

In these warm fall Arizona days, the last thing you want to think about is turning on your heater. But the cooler weather will be here before you know it! Is your furnace ready? Is it in good working condition? The best time to get your furnace ready for fall is now, before the temperatures

Manual J and Manual D load calculations are the way HVAC contractors measure the amount of heat gain and loss that each room undergoes during peak – extremely hot or cold – conditions. These measurements allow contractors to ascertain the size of HVAC equipment a building needs. Having a properly sized HVAC system is extremely

There are certain kinds of air conditioning filters which are specially constructed to be reusable, but unless you are certain that the air filters in your cooling system are of this type, you should not assume that it’s safe to clean and reuse them at maintenance time. Unless your filters are purposely built for reuse,

5 Ways To Stay Warm In Bed Experts agree that the temperature of the room plays a significant role in getting to sleep at night. When you go to sleep, your body tries to reach a certain temperature that allows it to relax and shut down. In environments that are either too hot or too

When it comes to attic insulation, homeowners commonly have two options – large pieces of insulation, called batts or blown-in cellulose.  Batts are constructed of cotton or fiberglass and cellulose is made of recycled newsprint, treated with fire retardant. Cellulose vs Fiberglass Cellulose is only available as a loose-fill (blown) material. It has some advantages,

For many homeowners in the greater Phoenix area, windows and doors are kept tightly shut during the summer to keep cool air in and to minimize blowing dust from monsoon storms. With reduced natural ventilation, air quality can be negatively impacted. Yet, there are steps to improving your home air quality during these months. Clean

If you’re like most homeowners, you dread summertime electricity bills. Air conditioning can drive up monthly costs by tens and even hundreds of dollars. While there is no way to get around using your air conditioner during the hot Arizona summer, there are ways to keep costs under control. One of those ways is to