Salt River Project (SRP) power and water has a goal of assisting residential customers in the Phoenix Metropolitan area with the reduction of energy usage in the home. In addition to providing resources and advice to customers, SRP offers rebates and discounts for...
If you live in the Phoenix, AZ area, you understand how cold it can get during winter nights. Chilly desert nights can hit before you know it, so make sure your home is prepared for winter. While you’re enjoying your time outdoors in the heat, be sure to follow these...
There is nothing like stepping into a cold shower to remind you just how important your water heater is to the overall comfort of your home. These vital plumbing fixtures are often overlooked until something goes wrong, at which time they become the central focus of...
Cleaning is generally not everyone’s favorite task, and if you have a particularly dusty house, you may feel as though you’re cleaning all the time. Dust is a nuisance that affects all homes. But if you find yourself cleaning constantly yet your house still has a...
Why is My Air Conditioner Line Covered in Ice? It’s a surprising sight in the desert heat, but icing of air conditioner components is a common problem. Even a Phoenix homeowner may find an air conditioner drain line covered in ice. This is a severe problem that could...
When is 25 the same as seven? No, it’s not a clever math problem, it’s a central air conditioning problem. The top 25 brands of central AC equipment in the United States are actually made by only seven different companies. So when you go to compare “brands” of AC...
There’s nothing worse than an unexpected cold shower. Even in the heat of summer in Phoenix, you want to have consistent hot water throughout your home. If you have issues with your hot water supply, check out these common water heater problems. You’ll discover what...
In the 1970s, the government implemented new efficiency standards for air conditioning units. However, the best ACs today use up to 50 percent less energy than those built decades ago making units that are just ten years old, 20 to 40 percent less efficient than the...
Most of us take hot water for granted. You probably don’t think twice about how you get hot water when you take a shower or wash your hands – until the hot water doesn’t come out of the faucet. When your water heater stops working properly, you suddenly want to find...
No matter what you do, it seems like there’s a particular room in your house that just can’t get enough cool air. If spending any amount of time in this room leaves you miserable, it’s time to get to the root of the problem so you can finally enjoy the space. Why Is...
