If there's one thing you should always take care of for your HVAC system, it's making sure the air filter is clean. There's a variety of purposes to the filter, and it must be changed on a regular basis to be sure it is functioning at its best. Let's explore some of the primary reasons why [...]
In regards to HVAC efficiency, there’s an adage about saving money on your power consumption: the cheapest kilowatt-hour is the one you don’t use. HVAC efficiency starts with an attitude of using less and wanting more out of your current system. Since HVAC setups represent a significant portion of average energy bills (experts say as much as 50 [...]
First off, you need to know that not all insulation is equal. Whichever you choose may affect how much and how often you run it to keep your home pleasant. With this variety of insulation in mind, you'll want to make the best decision. Choosing the right one can drastically affect your energy bills in the [...]
Excessive heat is the number one killer when it comes to weather-related deaths. This number includes floods, tornadoes, and even hurricanes. It is impossible to find a good way to show the heat, so the deadly heat rarely gets on the evening news. However, the lack of media attention doesn't mean that extreme heat should not be [...]
Improve your air quality with an evaporative cooler pads The weather is warming up and time to turn your evaporative cooler on! Many people might feel like their cooler didn’t work very well last year. That maybe there was some step of evaporative cooler maintenance they missed. This year they want to know which is the [...]
Folks in Mohave County know that with the summer come veracious thunderstorms and monsoons. Pouring rain, howling winds, and lightning are a sure bet during the monsoon season, creating an opportunity for a power surge. All of the residents in Ft. Mohave, AZ and surrounding area also know that it is wise to protect the investment [...]
Does my HVAC Need UV Lights? Have you heard the buzz about HVAC systems having a UV light installed? Are you wondering what this is for? Is it necessary? Is it helpful? UV (ultraviolet) lights are the newest gadget to help keep the air quality healthy in your home or office. The lights help by preventing [...]
Leaving your desert home behind for the summer? The end of winter is upon us, and this is when all of our beautiful snowbirds start packing up to head back north. It’s also the best time to check on all your appliances to get things ready for the crazy hot summers. A particularly tricky area of concern [...]
Help! My AC isn't working. So, you’ve got a “guy” coming to repair your Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) System. He or she is an AC technician but what are the qualifications this person must have to know what needs to be done and to get the job done correctly? First, let’s talk about what they [...]
The Mini-Split A mini-split is not a tiny ice cream treat. When we talk about a mini-split, we're talking about a cooling and heating system that allows the control of the temperature in individual rooms in a house or office. (And let's not forget about heating the garage!) So, you can push more cold air into [...]
