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

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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