How To Prepare An Outdoor Air Conditioner for Winter

October 30, 2013

Wolff Mechanical not only helps with Scottsdale air conditioning services, but also is also available to help with heaters and water heaters. Winter is starting to enter the desert and you need to protect your air conditioning unit during the winter months. Last winter Phoenix saw snow in low levels and cold temperatures that can cause damage to outdoor units. Today we would like to share a few tips to help protect your outdoor air conditioning system during the winter months. Wolff Mechanical Five Tips For Winter Air Conditioning Protection Turn off the power

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Why Choose AtmosAir?

October 2, 2013

Wolff Mechanical is available for Scottsdale air conditioning services. One thing that is important to us is the quality of the air you breathe in your home or office. Many people in Arizona spend a lot of time indoors especially during the warmer months and air purification should be just as important to you as it is to us. We offer AtmosAir products to help remove toxins from the air in homes and offices in order to help you breathe clean air. Why Choose AtmosAir? AtmosAir is a great option to help purify the

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If You’re Using Your Programmable Thermostat Correctly, You’re Enjoying Energy Savings

April 16, 2013

A programmable thermostat is ideal for homeowners who want complete control over the temperature in their homes. These nifty little devices give you the power to determine what temperature you want your home to be at any given time. For example, if you get out of bed at 6 a.m., you can set the programmable thermostat to 72 degrees at 5:45 a.m. so your home will be warm when you wake up.Even though programmable thermostats can increase your home’s energy efficiency, make sure you’re using them correctly to ensure you’re getting the maximum energy savings available.

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Desert Heat Tips

March 27, 2013

With summer just around the corner in Arizona, the time must come for air conditioning season. If you do not have an air conditioning unit already installed in your home, now is the time and Wolff Mechanical Inc. is available to help you install one before the extreme heat of the desert hits your home. Before you install your air conditioning unit, or if we already installed one for you in the past, here are some great tips to prepare you and your home from the extreme temperatures of Scottsdale. These tips will also help with energy-saving for electric bills

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5 Energy-Savings Tips That Will Also Help Your Pocketbook

November 20, 2012

Did you know that by saving energy you are not only saving the environment, you are also saving money on your energy bills? This makes doing what you can to cut down on the energy usage in your central Arizona home a no-brainer. Here are five ways that you can benefit from energy savings: Repair your ductwork Any damage found in your ductwork is most likely causing conditioned air to leak. This means that your heating and cooling systems are working more than they should get warm and cool air throughout your home. Also consider insulating

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Optimize Your Smart Thermostat Settings For Savings

October 18, 2012

If you want to save money on energy, you need a smart thermostat. That may sound simplistic but the new generation of programmable thermostats have an array of features that you truly cannot do without. The only catch is, you have to understand how to set your smart thermostat to take advantage of all these features. But don’t worry — we’re here to help: Eight-hour blocks – Try to decrease the demand on your A/C system by 10 degrees while you’re asleep and 15 degrees while you’re at work. If you can

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How ‘Smart’ Thermostats Offer Better Control Over Energy Savings

May 29, 2012

The new generation of “smart” thermostats provide energy-management tools that give you total control over your HVAC systems, your energy usage and full access to all thermostat features at the click of a mouse or the touch of a smartphone button. Smart thermostats utilize these energy-management tools: Access software for managing your household’s energy bills, and view or print customized reports that show how your household uses energy. Integrate compatible home-comfort systems, such as whole-house humidifiers, with your heating and cooling systems for centralized control. Smart thermostats track heating and

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Ceiling Fans Can Optimize Your Heating System’s Efficiency

March 22, 2012

If you’re having trouble keeping your winter heating costs down, the ceiling fan is a piece of old-fashioned technology that can still be beneficial. Ceiling fans are useful year-round, and in winter they can be used to optimize the efficiency of your heating system. You’re probably aware of ceiling fans’ cooling power in the summer, but many homeowners are surprised to learn that they make you feel warmer in winter just as effectively. The key is reversing your fan’s direction to promote air circulation: the blades should rotate counterclockwise in summer and clockwise in winter.

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A Heat Recovery Ventilator In Your Phoenix Valley Home Ensures Fresh Air Without Extra Energy Costs

February 23, 2012

Though newly-constructed homes and retrofits are very sound and energy-efficient, a side effect is that the air becomes trapped and stagnant. With extreme temperatures in the Phoenix Valley, it’s not pleasant to open the windows to let in the fresh air on a cold winter day or during a sweltering heatwave. The solution to this dilemma is a climate-control system called a heat recovery ventilator, or HRV. How HRVs work: HRVs utilize two fans that circulate airflow in opposite directions. One fan blows fresh air into your home, and the other fan blows stale air

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Be Prepared For Power Outages This Year

January 31, 2012

The power supply in the Phoenix area is relatively stable, with few power outages each year. However, strong winter storms, summer thunderstorms and equipment failure can knock out the power for hours. Even though the area seldom experiences freezing temperatures, it helps to be prepared for any outage that occurs during the winter. Some of these tips apply all year long, as well, to keep yourself comfortable without the electricity. Have enough fresh batteries around the house for flashlights, a portable radio and/or a television set. It’s important to stay in touch with announcements about

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