Expert Tips

Beyond the Annual Wellness Exam While you do need to schedule a regular cleaning and checkup for your unit with one of our Goettl’s High Desert Mechanical heating and cooling professionals at least once a year, there are some things you can regularly do on your own. What Maintenance Can You Do on Your Own? … [Read More]

Root Causes of Short Cycling If you notice your HVAC system is kicking on and off more than normal, you may be facing a short-cycling issue in your Cottonwood home. Before short cycling causes expensive damage, you’ll want to get to the root cause of the problem. Here are some common causes of short cycling: … [Read More]

How Do Zone Control Systems Work? To create a zone control system, our experts will place dampers in the ductwork that distributes hot or cold air throughout your Prescott home. Each zone you create is equipped with a thermostat that connects to a central control panel. When you adjust the thermostats in each zone, the … [Read More]

Energy Losses The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans waste at least 20% of the energy consumed for cooling their homes. Many factors, including losses due to ductwork and insulation, play a role in this. But Americans also spend billions every year cooling their homes unnecessarily while they’re sleeping and away at work. This … [Read More]

What Is a Dual-Fuel HVAC System? Traditional HVAC systems generally consist of an air conditioner and a furnace. A dual-fuel system is similar except that it has a heat pump instead of a standard AC. The term dual-fuel comes from the fact that the system can provide electric heating with the heat pump or gas heating with … [Read More]

Keep Salt Levels Consistent Salt is a necessary component of a water softener, but too much or too little can have a negative impact on your system. If the brine tank runs low, the resin beads inside don’t recharge themselves properly. That means hard minerals slip through into your water source. On the other hand, … [Read More]