Air conditioning units use a variety of different motor types to run the compressors inside. If a motor starts to go out, your whole system will stop functioning. Here’s a quick overview of the different motor types you might have in your home: Capacitor Start,...
Once summer hits, Phoenix homeowners are in a rush to get their AC units up and running. During those first few days of real heat, many homeowners want to know just how long it will take for the AC to kick in and cool the house down. The answer is that it depends on...
With Phoenix’s sweltering summer among us, some homeowners are faced with the decision between using a swamp cooler or an air conditioner. If you do not know the difference between the two, you’re not alone! Many people can’t tell the difference...
Many homeowners are unfamiliar with how their air conditioners actually work. Some are surprised to find that their air conditioners use a specialized AC unit filter to function properly, and that these filters must be changed now and then. If you have never looked at...
Many people seem to believe that air conditioners pull fresh air from outside the house and bring it inside. For some, this causes concern when there are high pollen days or a lot of pollutants in the air. The truth is that most air conditioners do not pull air from...
Most homes come equipped with both ceiling fans and air conditioners. Homeowners often ask whether it is more efficient for them to use one or the other, or when to use both. The answer is that it depends on how your system is set up and what level of cooling you need...
Operating an air conditioner when the outside temperature reaches above 100° can take a serious toll on your system. If you are concerned about wear and tear on your AC unit, or you simply don’t know how to make your unit work better during extreme heat,...
It should come as no surprise that when the weather heats up, your air conditioner starts eating up more energy as well. This is caused by a loss of efficiency in the system, and a need to run the system for longer periods of time. The actual amount of electricity...
The race to have an energy efficient home is on now that the summer months are here. Phoenix homeowners are preparing for the sweltering heat by installing new and smarter thermostats to better manage the temperature inside their homes. In 2018, we have seen a number...
When it comes to programmable thermostats, nobody is quite as qualified as Trane to produce a great product. They have been a powerhouse in HVAC systems for decades, and the Trane XL824 programmable thermostat is a culmination of their expertise in the field. Here is...
