There are a number of reasons why Phoenix residents have some of the highest electrical bills in the country each summer. Certainly the high temperatures and heat index play the biggest roles, but another piece of the puzzle is the lack of shade trees surrounding homes. While residential areas in most other states have enough […]

Air conditioning accounts for as much as 60% of your energy costs each year if you live in Phoenix, with bills typically doubling each summer when the AC comes on. With bills this high, it isn’t uncommon for homeowners to look for ways to save money. Depending on the current condition of your windows and […]

Arizona is a land of unfiltered beauty, but it’s also home to some rather unique weather patterns.  For example, during the summer, we experience the Arizona Monsoon, a terrifying combination of high winds, strong thunderstorms and dust clouds that can reach thousands of feet in height.  New Arizona residents (and even those who have been […]

Your air conditioner is one of the best tools you have in the war on pollen, dirt and other airborne debris, but if your ducts are dirty, you’ll be on the losing side every time.  Indoor air pollution is a common problem. It’s often caused by the build-up of those little particles that manage to […]

There are lots of less than useful ways that people try to save money on air conditioning costs, but installing a programmable thermostat is one surefire DIY cure for your energy expense blues.  Programmable thermostats allow you to directly influence the temperature in your home by creating a schedule of acceptable interior temperatures based on […]

Your air conditioner chugs along reliably each day, never giving you any trouble or refusing to do its job — then one day, it stops.  On that fateful day, you have to make a choice — should you repair or replace your old and faithful air conditioner?  A breakdown doesn’t automatically mean you need a […]

The desert gives homeowners a unique opportunity to bask in the beauty and quiet solitude of cacti, agave, and rugged terrain, but the desert makes a hard living for your air conditioner. Even so, frequent maintenance can keep your air conditioner running its best despite the harsh conditions. Much of the maintenance that your air […]

You’ve probably had the privilege of hoisting a window air conditioning unit in and out of the windows of your home a few times, and you may feel a little nervous when thinking about getting a central AC system installed. Many people with forced hot air worry about the modifications to the system that an […]

Attic insulation is like chocolate chip cookies — there’s always room for more. If you’re looking to lower your air conditioner bills, you’ve probably considered more insulation at some point. You may have even gone so far as to have someone come out and install it. Although insulation is a great way to get more […]

A new AC system is a big investment, no matter which way you slice it. So when considering what type of system to install and where to place it, the price of the various systems and installations comes into play as well. You may wonder if putting an AC system on your roof will cost […]