Is Aeroseal Duct Sealing Worth It?
Aeroseal duct sealing is often worth it if your ducts leak, and in a typical house, about 20 to 30 percent of the air moving through the duct system is lost to leaks, holes, and poor connections, according to ENERGY STAR. That matters even more in Tucson and Phoenix, where AC runs most of the […]
When to Replace Your Air Conditioner in Arizona: 8 Signs It’s Time
It is usually time to replace your air conditioner when it is more than 10 to 15 years old and needs frequent or expensive repairs, your energy bills keep climbing, or it cannot keep your home comfortable on ordinary summer days. In Tucson and Phoenix, where AC systems run most of the year and summer […]
Which Direction Should Your Ceiling Fan Spin in Summer and Winter?
The right ceiling fan direction is counterclockwise in summer and clockwise on low speed in winter. Counterclockwise pushes air down to create a cooling breeze. Clockwise on low gently pulls warm air from the ceiling back into the room without a draft. In Tucson and Phoenix, where summers arrive early, stretch well into fall, and […]
Understanding Arc Fault Breakers: What They Are and Why They Matter
An arc fault breaker, also called an arc detector breaker, an AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter), or arc fault circuit breaker, is a circuit breaker that watches for dangerous electrical arcing in your home’s wiring and cuts power before it can start a fire. Standard breakers only respond to overloads and short circuits. They can […]
Why Is My Water Heater Leaking? Causes and Next Steps
Most water heater leaks come from one of a few places: a loose or corroded connection at the top, the temperature and pressure relief valve on the side, the drain valve near the bottom, or the tank itself wearing out from the inside. Where the water shows up usually tells you which one. Before you […]
Why Is My HVAC Not Blowing Warm Air? 9 Causes and How to Fix Your Heater
The heating season in Tucson and Phoenix is short, and it has a habit of catching people off guard. After sitting idle from spring through late fall, your furnace or heat pump gets called on to produce heat on the first cold morning of the season, often with a filter still loaded with monsoon dust, […]