HVAC Blog

If your heater smells like burning dust the first time you turn it on in the fall, there is usually no reason to panic. After sitting unused through a long Arizona summer, dust can collect on heating components. When the heat comes on for the first time, that dust warms ...

If your air conditioner barely made it through another Arizona summer, you do not have to wait for it to completely fail before replacing it. Fall can actually be a great time to evaluate an aging AC or heat pump and decide whether replacement makes sense before temperatures climb again ...

If one room in your house is always hotter or colder than the rest, the problem usually comes down to airflow, ductwork, insulation, sun exposure, or the way your HVAC system is balanced. In two-story Arizona homes, it is also common for the upstairs to feel warmer because heat rises ...

If your AC is running constantly during an Arizona summer, it does not automatically mean something is wrong. On extremely hot days, air conditioners often need longer cooling cycles to keep up with the heat entering your home. Some newer variable-speed systems are even designed to run for extended periods ...

If your AC smells musty when it turns on, there is likely excess moisture somewhere in the system. That moisture can allow mold, mildew, or bacteria to grow around the evaporator coil, drain pan, condensate line, or other damp areas of your HVAC system. A dirty air filter or ductwork ...

Yes, changing your air filter saves money. A clean air filter helps your AC system move air more easily, which can reduce unnecessary energy use, improve HVAC efficiency, and help prevent problems caused by restricted airflow. In Arizona, where air conditioners can run for hours at a time during the ...