What Causes an Air Conditioner to Freeze Up?
If your air conditioner is freezing up, there are a few simple troubleshooting questions you can try out before considering total replacement. Is My AC Getting Enough Ventilation? Air conditioners need to have reliable intake and exhaust in order to function. This means if you…
14 SEER vs 16 SEER: Which AC SEER rating is best for you?
Getting the right AC for your home is important. So the added complexity of having so many models to choose from can be intimidating. If you’re concerned about having a unit that’s good for the environment and your bottom line, then you’ll need to balance…
What To Do About a Frozen AC
It’s confusing, we know. You could cook an egg on the sidewalk outside but your air conditioning unit looks like Elsa’s ice castle. No matter the weather, an air conditioning unit freezing over is actually a common problem and there are really only two causes:…
Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs Refrigerant
As summer sneaks in, the last thing you want to be caught with is a broken AC unit! Here in Arizona, in fact, it could be deadly. Refrigerant leaks are one of the most common, but more serious problems that our life-saving appliances face. You…
Repair or Replace: What To Do When Your AC Unit Stops Working
With summer coming up, we all want to be prepared in case the AC breaks down. To minimize the amount of time spent sitting in uncomfortable heat, it helps to know when it’s better to fix the broken unit or replace it entirely. This can…
What Happens When You Don’t Change The AC Filter
You should not overlook the humble AC filter. It is a key player in the success of any modern HVAC system. Knowing their benefits and when to change them will convince you to not shrug off changing the filters, and this will help you maintain…
What Filter Size is Right for Me?
Size doesn’t always matter, but in the case of your air filter – it really does. If you select the wrong size filter, your AC unit will not keep out the harmful pollutants you don’t want to breathe in. The most common sizes are: 10…
How to Master AC Mold Removal
Is your fresh, cold air a little…stinky? A mildew-type odor is the first sign you may be dealing with a moldy AC unit. Now, even if you are able to get over the smell (unlikely!), there can be some serious health risks that come along…
Warranty Worries: My AC Gave Out!
So your AC gave out, huh? Although the ground may not actually be hot enough to fry an egg here in Arizona, it can certainly feel like it and the last thing you want is to be caught without cooling as summer approaches. Fortunately, most manufacturers offer…
8 Ways to Optimize Your AC System for the Summer Season
Summer is on its way, and your AC system needs to be ready. However, when the hot air works to turn your home into an oven, “ready” might not be enough. You need your AC system to be perfectly optimized to battle every heat wave…
