Expert Tips – Page 8

Why Basement Flooding Happens in the Desert To start with, it might seem counterintuitive that a desert basement would ever flood. After all, deserts are famous for infrequent rainfall and perpetually dry air. The reality is that when the few storms that do happen wind up being very intense, they unleash high volumes of rain … [Read More]

Tune Up for Efficiency All air conditioners work more efficiently if they have clean filters, enough refrigerant, spotless coils, and plenty of room for air circulation. Although you can take care of some of these maintenance items on your own—clearing away fallen yard debris from around your outside condenser unit and regularly changing filters, you should engage … [Read More]

Vents Blowing Warm Air One obvious reason that your air conditioning system needs professional care is that it’s blowing hot air. This means that your system is still operating, and your blower components are working. However, you are likely to have one of two problems. The first is that the condenser and evaporator coils are … [Read More]

You Can’t Always See What’s Happening Underground Your sewer line doesn’t show symptoms the way other parts of your home do. You can see a dripping faucet or hear a loud AC unit, but your sewer pipe operates silently below ground. That silence makes it easy to ignore, even when something’s wrong. Most problems start … [Read More]

Purchasing the Right Air Conditioner in Flagstaff 1. Be sure your air conditioner is the right size for your home. Like an article of clothing that is too big or too small, a wrong-sized air conditioner won’t do your home any favors. Oversized air conditioners use too much energy, jacking up your utility bills. Undersized … [Read More]

How an Evaporative Cooler Works Evaporative coolers work on a simple principle: warm outdoor air is pulled through water-saturated pads, where evaporation absorbs heat and drops the air temperature — typically by 15° to 40°F depending on conditions. That cooled air is then pushed into your home through a duct or direct-discharge system. The key … [Read More]