Expert Tips

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]

What a Plumbing Inspection Is In contrast to a plumbing service call, a plumbing inspection is an overall detailed review of your Arizona home’s plumbing. Our plumbing technicians will give your system a checkup to see how everything is working, much like your doctor does with you when performing your annual physical. An inspection is … [Read More]

What Is a Zoned Heating System? A zoned heating system or zoned cooling system splits the home and the duct system up into multiple smaller areas or zones. Each zone is controlled by its own thermostat and an automatic damper in the ductwork that opens as needed to allow air to flow to the zone … [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]

Time Has Passed Perhaps one of the biggest factors in deciding it’s time to replace your furnace is its age. The average life span of a furnace is 15 to 20 years, but this can vary greatly depending on how well you have maintained your system. However, if your furnace is more than a decade … [Read More]

1. Invest in Annual Preventative Maintenance One of the most important things you can do to protect your water heater is to schedule an annual inspection. Water heaters can last for years, but this is only true if they are repaired properly. In general, you should schedule a routine maintenance check at least once a … [Read More]