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Dry Home? Is A Whole-House Humidifier Or Portable Unit For You?

January 27, 2012

To combat the negative effects of dry air, especially in extremely dry areas like the Phoenix Valley, a whole-house humidifier is critical. Portable units are also an option, and while both devices have their advantages and disadvantages, it’s important to evaluate each system to select the right one for your home and needs. Ease of use Whole-house humidifiers, once installed, will operate efficiently and easily, without requiring attention from you. Portable units, however, require daily attention, because the water tank has to be full in order for it to function. Capacity

Here’s How To Effectively Use Your Heat Pump’s Thermostat

January 19, 2012

In general, programmable thermostats save homeowners money with the use of scheduled setbacks; however, heat pumps work differently. Therefore, to ensure energy savings, you need to know how to effectively use a heat-pump thermostat. Like anywhere, Phoenix-area homeowners should consider setting back their thermostats at night or when they’re away from home to lock in savings. But setbacks can be counterproductive to savings if you’re using a standard manual thermostat. This is because heat pumps don’t do a good job of making the several-degree switch from a night-time temperature of, say, 63, to the ideal daytime temperature

Download Our Free Home Comfort Guide

June 2, 2011

We hope you’ve been following our blog each week and getting your HVAC questions answered right here. Whether it’s how to change a filter, improve your indoor air quality or size your replacement HVAC equipment, we want to make sure that you get the facts you need to make informed decisions about your home comfort. Another handy resource for homeowners is our Home Comfort Solutions Guide. This free download is available right here on our blog page, so be sure to check it out. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of information about how

Get To Know: Electronic Air Cleaners

May 31, 2011

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the indoor air quality of Phoenix homes is often worse than the air quality outside. Dust, mold spores, germs and other pollutants circulate through the air with the potential to cause allergies, bouts of asthma and the spread of airborne diseases. Electronic air cleaners, as a result, have become popular as a way to clear the air and prevent health problems. There are many types of electronic air cleaners, though, and some do a much better job than others. There are three general types of air cleaners in common use: air

An Easy But Important To-Do: Change Those Air Filters

May 26, 2011

We often hear about the problems of outdoor air pollution, which is considerably higher in Maricopa County than neighboring Pima County. However, the air quality inside your home can be even worse than outdoor air. Because you spend about 90 percent of your time indoors, it is important to eliminate air contaminants from your heating and cooling system. Prolonged exposure to indoor air pollution may lead to health problems such as asthma or other upper-respiratory issues. A simple way to make a big difference in your indoor air quality is to change your air filters regularly. Dirty

In A Repair Or Replace Dilemma With Your A/C? Here’s Our Advice

May 24, 2011

Nobody can predict the future; anyone who claims otherwise had better have the lottery winnings to prove it. So, when your old air conditioning system breaks down, it can be difficult to tell whether a repair job will have it working for many years to come, or whether it’s on its last legs and should be replaced instead. There are clues you can look for, though, that give a pretty good indication of whether you would be better off simply replacing your air conditioner. Based on our experience, below are some signs that you should consider replacing

It’s Never Too Late For A/C Preventive Maintenance: Here’s What You Should Expect From An Expert

May 18, 2011

Routine professional maintenance is the key to an efficient cooling system. Unfortunately, many homeowners neglect such maintenance, instead electing to wait until the entire system shuts down before calling in a professional. If you’re one of those people, you may be worried that your air conditioning system won’t last the summer. Luckily, it’s not too late to schedule preventive maintenance. Preventive maintenance is more than a simple once-over of your air conditioner. It is a thorough system evaluation by an expert HVAC technician who knows what to look for and what to adjust to ensure that your

Welcome To Wolff Mechanical’s New Home Comfort Blog!

May 16, 2011

As a homeowner in the Phoenix Valley, you probably have a lot of questions about your heating and cooling systems. Where do you go to get the answers? We’re starting our new blog for the purpose of answering some of those questions and making it a little bit easier for you to get the comfort and indoor air quality you’re looking for. Did you ever wonder why some rooms are hot and others cold? Or why it seems like your energy bills are too high? Do you suffer from breathing problems in your

Dry Home? Is A Whole-House Humidifier Or Portable Unit For You?

Here’s How To Effectively Use Your Heat Pump’s Thermostat

Download Our Free Home Comfort Guide

Get To Know: Electronic Air Cleaners

An Easy But Important To-Do: Change Those Air Filters

In A Repair Or Replace Dilemma With Your A/C? Here’s Our Advice

It’s Never Too Late For A/C Preventive Maintenance: Here’s What You Should Expect From An Expert

Welcome To Wolff Mechanical’s New Home Comfort Blog!

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