More Comfort, Less Energy Bill — Learn How

August 7, 2014

Your home energy bill can be a hefty chunk of your monthly Phoenix expenses. These can get especially cumbersome during the extreme temperature of summer and winter. But saving money on these big expenses doesn’t have to be burdensome. You can lower your monthly energy costs with little effort, and without sacrificing your comfort. The following are some handy tips for bringing down those energy bills! Make the thermostat work for you. Your home thermostat can be a front line defense against excessive energy costs. Consider installing a programmable thermostat with your central HVAC system. These nifty

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Troubleshoot These Programmable Thermostat Issues Before It’s Too Late

August 5, 2014

A programmable thermostat can be a great energy-efficient addition to your Phoenix area household. These electronic devices enable homeowners to easily and automatically calibrate indoor temperatures according to their personal at-home and away schedule. This helps reduce energy costs while you and your family aren’t awake or home. However, like any electronic system, they can act up. The following list includes a few of these common operational issues, and how to best troubleshoot them when they occur: Digital display issues. This is a common, but easily addressable, operation issue. If your unit is battery-operated, inspect the batteries

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Switching to a Programmable Thermostat Can Be Beneficial to You

June 24, 2014

Heating and cooling your home is often one of the biggest and most expensive sources of energy consumption. On average, homeowners end up paying over $1,000 per year in energy costs just to stay comfortable year-round. The culprit? Your HVAC system’s thermostat. Manual thermostats are simple to use and reliable, but they leave plenty to be desired when it comes to saving energy. A programmable thermostat installed by your HVAC contractor gives you the ability to fine-tune your home’s heating and cooling for greater energy efficiency and longer service life. Most models feature a comprehensive digital display

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Improving Your Home’s Efficiency is Easy with An Energy Audit

June 12, 2014

An energy audit is an assessment of your home’s overall energy efficiency and gives you a guide to making improvements that will lower your cooling and heating bills. These audits take into account your home’s insulation levels, air infiltration rates, and locations, and may include an assessment of your HVAC system’s ductwork efficiency. Licensed energy auditors and HVAC contractors can provide these audits and the most accurate tools to use to measure home efficiency include a blower door, combined with thermographic or infrared cameras. The blower door is an adjustable metal door that sits inside an

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What is Bipolar Ionization and How it Improves Your Indoor Air Quality

June 10, 2014

Modern homes are typically sealed up tight as a drum. Although this is a plus for energy-efficient living, on the down side it’s a stumbling block to healthy ventilation, which compromises your indoor air quality. However, you can use the same technology in your home that hospitals employ to clean the air — bipolar ionization. How it Works Bipolar ionization requires no chemicals or harmful substances to purify the air. Instead, it uses an electronic device to supply voltage to a two-electrode tube, which produces an ionization field. Health Benefits The ions

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Ductless Mini Split Systems Could Be a Good Addition to Your Home

June 5, 2014

A growing number of homeowners are singing the praises of ductless mini-split systems for a plethora of good reasons, such as energy-efficient cooling and heating, practical installation options and whisper-quiet operation. Read on to see how a ductless mini-split could be a nice addition to your home’s new addition. Ductless Mini-Split Systems Ductless mini-split systems are air-source A/Cs and heat pumps, and use the same refrigeration principles for cooling and heating as your larger central system. Ductless systems, however, are designed with compact components to deliver point-of-use cooling and heating, and here’s how:

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Do You Have a Plan? Investing in an HVAC Maintenance Plan

May 29, 2014

If you’re not investing in an HVAC maintenance plan, the heating and cooling system in your Central Arizona home is susceptible to unexpected repairs and various other problems that directly affect your health and your wallet. When your HVAC unit is well-maintained, your indoor air quality improves, your home is running at maximum efficiency and you can rest easy knowing the unit is functioning safely. Benefits of a HVAC Maintenance Plan Lower Energy Costs – A heating and cooling unit that is maintained by a professional HVAC company run at maximum energy

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What’s Involved in an HVAC Maintenance Check

May 27, 2014

Having a professional HVAC maintenance check is one of the best things you can have done for your peace of mind. You will know positively that both your heating and cooling will be good to go next time you need it, whether it is for summer cooling or winter heating. This is a comprehensive procedure that involves checking for problems and doing basic upkeep on every maintenance procedure. For example, the basics of every HVAC maintenance check includes: Checking the thermostat settings. Tightening all electrical connections. Lubricating all moving parts, including motor bearings

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Pet Allergies Can Be Debilitating: How an Air Cleaner Can Help, and Other Tips

January 30, 2014

Allergies are a complex condition; they can strike unexpectedly, or they can be something that plagues you from childhood. You can become sensitive to almost any substance in the environment, including, unfortunately, the pets in your home. Though getting rid of your dogs or cats is likely unthinkable, there are things you can do to address pet allergies. Pet Allergies and Symptoms The most common cause of allergic reactions to cats and dogs is to the dander they produce. Similar to humans (we produce dandruff and shed skin cells, too), pets regularly shed dander

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Those Energy-Efficiency Upgrades That You Make Today–They Could Help You Sell Your Home Tomorrow

December 5, 2013

Advanced technology has helped to create many products for today’s homes that make it a better place to live. Homeowners now have access to energy-efficiency upgrades for heating, cooling, water, and appliances that add comfort, convenience, and increased value to a home. Energy-efficiency upgrades cut costs, conserve energy, protect the environment, and add valuable features to your home that prospective buyers will find appealing. Heating – In most climates, we would advise homeowners to upgrade to a high-efficiency furnace if their current model is more than 10-15 years old. However, in the Phoenix area, cooling

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