AZ Perfect Comfort Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Phoenix’

Is it Time To Replace Your Water Heater?

Monday, December 25th, 2023
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If we were to ask you what your most important home system is, what would you say? We’ll guess that the first thing that springs to mind is your air conditioning system and that’s probably exactly what your Arizona neighbors would say as well.

Almost as important is your home’s water heater. Think about how many times in a day you rely on hot, running water to complete a task. Whether it’s starting the day off with a hot shower and a pot of coffee, to making dinner at night, a well-functioning hot water heater isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.

When it’s time to replace your water heater in Phoenix, AZ, it’ll give you some signs that its performance is suffering. Let’s look at 4 of the most obvious ones.

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Why You Should Replace Your AC in Winter in Arizona

Monday, December 11th, 2023
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Have you ever had to make a decision on an AC repair when your air conditioner broke down during a summer heatwave? It’s never a good feeling when you need to immediately approve a costly repair out of desperation to get your AC working again.

Now, imagine that feeling, only it’s for an AC replacement when temperatures are in the triple digits. That’s a decision no homeowner in Phoenix, AZ should ever have to make quickly and without any forethought or planning! 

That’s one of the main reasons why replacing your air conditioning in the off-season is an idea that might seem strange at first, but that really makes sense the more you think about it. For homeowners who know their AC system is unlikely to make it through another scorching-hot summer, here are some advantages to replacing your AC in the winter.

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Why Your Heat Pump Needs Maintenance Twice a Year

Sunday, October 15th, 2023

Although heat pumps have been around for a while, they’ve surged in popularity over the last several years. And so it’s understandable that many homeowners who own a heat pump have no idea that maintenance is supposed to happen twice a year. That’s because traditional central systems such as furnaces and air conditioners only need maintenance once a year.

The confusion is compounded by the fact that we live in Arizona where the cooling season is much longer than the heating season. Getting maintenance on a heat pump “every six months” makes perfect sense in areas that experience a new season every 3 months. 

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NATE Certification for HVAC Contractors: Why It Matters

Monday, October 2nd, 2023
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When your air conditioner breaks down on a sweltering hot day, you might be tempted to call the first contractor who shows up in the search results. We know how quickly you want to schedule AC repair in the heat of summer but choosing just anyone can result in making the problem worse, not better. 

That’s why it’s important to know the factors that you should take into account when choosing an AC contractor before you ever get to that triple-digit day with a broken-down AC. Most homeowners know that they should look for an HVAC contractor with licensed, insured, and background-checked technicians. But what else should you look for?

There are specific organizations that professional and experienced HVAC contractors will belong to. Here at AZ Perfect Comfort, we have accreditation and are members of some of the biggest and most reputable HVAC organizations in the US such as NATE and the ACCA. Let’s take a look at what these mean and why you can feel confident about hiring a contractor with these qualifications.

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