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Your thermostat acts as the command center that sends important signals to your A/C and heating system. Like any piece of technology, eventually your thermostat starts to show its age. When that day comes, you may wonder if it’s time for an upgrade, or if a repair would suffice instead.…

One of the most important parts of an air conditioner is the drain line. It serves the purpose of pulling any humidity out of the air in your home. Any moisture will drip into the condensate pan, where it will eventually move through the drain line and exit the system.…

Many people are drawn to older homes because of their historic charm, unique architecture, and quaint touches that you don’t find in modern floorplans. However, along with that charm comes difficulties and frustrations with home cooling. Many homes that are 40, 50, 60 or 70+ years old weren’t build with…

Leaks are without a doubt a major annoyance for homeowners. If you don’t catch them early, they can cause great damage and cost you a ton of money. However, there are many pipes and plumbing structures within a home that aren’t seen every day. Potential hidden leaks could be silently…

Have you ever turned your bathroom sink on only to realize a strange odor is emanating from the faucet? What about when the toilet flushes, or when water (and waste) are moving through your pipes? Even when you keep your home clean, plumbing can still release strange odors. If your…

According to the Arizona Department of Water Resources, the average Arizona resident uses about 120 gallons of water per day. That’s higher than the national average of 80-100 gallons per day. On a monthly basis, Arizona households use around 6,000-15,000 gallons of water. While that might seem high, the good…

According to the EPA, your toilet accounts for nearly 30% of the average home’s indoor water usage. Today, most toilets use an average of 1.6 gallons per flush. However, older and inefficient toilets can use as many as six gallons. Plus, problems like leaks can cause your toilet to use…

Thanks to the desert climate of the Phoenix area, air conditioning is a necessity. For many months out of the year, we rely on it to cool our homes, schools, and businesses. Without it, Phoenix may never have emerged as a bustling city. But, for as much as we have…

Do your energy bills skyrocket in the summer? You’re not alone—but the good news is, there’s something you can do about it. In honor of Independence Day, here are tips you can use to free yourself from high energy bills for good. Start with a home energy audit A home…

With temperatures soaring into triple digits, air conditioning is a necessity in Arizona. But, if you find yourself without a/c due to a broken air conditioner or other circumstances, you can still stay cool with a few simple tricks. While these tips can help you in the short term, being…