Why Your Phoenix Attic Hits 160 Degrees in July and What It Costs You Monthly
Phoenix attics commonly reach 140 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit during July peak afternoon hours, with the roof deck surface exceeding 160 degrees in homes with dark roofing materials and limited ventilation, according to building science documentation specific to the Greater Phoenix metro area. At those…
Phoenix Tankless Water Heater Error Codes: What Each One Means and When to Call
An error code on your Phoenix tankless water heater is the control board’s way of telling you that a specific monitored function has fallen outside its safe operating range. Error codes on residential tankless units fall into five categories: ignition and flame, venting and combustion…
First Steps to Take When Your Phoenix AC Stops Working in Summer Heat
When your air conditioner stops working in Phoenix’s 107-degree July heat, start here before calling anyone. Check the thermostat settings. Check the circuit breaker panel. Inspect the outdoor disconnect box near the condenser unit. Change the air filter if it is visibly loaded. These four…
What Causes That Musty Smell From Phoenix AC Vents When Monsoon Rains Begin
The musty or earthy odor coming from your Phoenix AC vents during monsoon season almost certainly originates on the evaporator coil inside your air handler. Phoenix monsoon storms push indoor relative humidity from the city’s typical 5 to 15 percent range into the 50 to…
What Skipping Tankless Water Heater Descaling Does in Phoenix Hard Water
Phoenix has some of the hardest water in the country. The City of Phoenix 2024 Water Quality Report confirms water hardness between 13 and 17 grains per gallon across the service area, more than double the national average. Tankless water heaters heat water instantly across…
What Happens to Your HVAC Filtration System After a Major Phoenix Haboob
A major Phoenix haboob can introduce more fine particulate matter into your home and HVAC system in 20 to 60 minutes than normal desert dust accumulation would produce in several weeks. If your AC was running when the storm hit, or if any window or…
What Phoenix Monsoon Soil Saturation Does to Underground Plumbing Lines
Phoenix and Goodyear sit on a prehistoric basin where runoff from surrounding mountains deposited fine clay-mineral sediments over thousands of years. This clay-heavy soil, which contains expansive minerals including bentonite, behaves like a geological sponge. It shrinks and contracts during dry periods and swells dramatically…
Why Your Air Conditioner Cannot Keep the House Cool When Temperatures Hit 110 Degrees
Most residential air conditioning systems are engineered and rated to cool a home when outdoor temperatures reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Goodyear and Greater Phoenix regularly exceed 110 degrees for weeks at a stretch every summer. When outdoor heat climbs 15 or more degrees above what…
What Causes Repeated Temperature Complaints in Commercial Spaces With One Thermostat Zone
Temperature complaints in commercial buildings often sound simple at first. One employee says the office feels too warm. Another says the conference room feels too cold. A manager lowers the thermostat to help one side of the building, then someone else complains that their area…
Why Shut-Off Valve Problems in Commercial Properties Create Bigger Risks Than Most Managers Expect
Shut-off valves do not get much attention until something goes wrong. In many commercial buildings, they stay out of sight, sit behind access panels, hide under sinks, or remain tucked away near restrooms, utility rooms, break areas, and water supply lines. Because they are easy…
