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The first air conditioned building in Phoenix was the Hotel Westward Ho, which opened in 1929. Evaporative coolers, or swamp coolers, were widespread in the years following World War II. Fast forward to today and just about every home in the Valley has a modern air conditioning system. Here’s everything…

For quick fixes and emergency service, getting a second opinion isn’t necessarily needed. For major repairs and expensive jobs, however, getting a second opinion can help you make sure you’re paying the right price for the right materials. Here are the top reasons why you should consider getting a second…

If your home’s water goes from steaming hot to room temperature in the blink of an eye, this guide is for you. Here’s what you can do to fix hot water problems and ensure you have enough to go around for all the plumbing fixtures in your home. Turn up…

Since we’re halfway through 2020, we wanted to share some of the tips, guides, and advice we’ve shared on our blog from January onwards. Whether you’re looking to get to the bottom of hard-water problems, or fix uneven cooling in your home, you’ll find those answers (and more) in our…

It’s a question we’re often asked: Should you keep your thermostat set to on and running 24/7, or opt for the intermittent cooling cycles of auto mode? Both have their fair share of pros and cons. It’s up to you to choose which is best for your home, but we’ve…

Hearing your air conditioner kick on and feeling a sudden rush of warm air is jarring to say the least. Especially when the temperature outside is firmly in the triple digits. Read on for tips to help you keep your cool and troubleshoot the problem with the expertise of Chas…

When it comes to plumbing and HVAC, it’s important to know how to separate the well-meaning advice from the misleading myths. Fortunately, our decades of experience means that we’ve seen all of the most common myths and then some. Here are six common plumbing and HVAC myths, along with the…

Do you spend most of the summer fiddling with your thermostat, tying to bring the temperature gap between the rooms in your home? If it’s too hot upstairs and too cold downstairs, or you have one stubborn room in your home that never reaches the right temperature, this guide is…

To help avoid the negative effects of low, or high, water pressure, here’s how you can make sure your water pressure is just right.

Thermostats are an important part of an HVAC system. Without them, your system wouldn’t know when to turn on, or off, or how long to run. But many homeowners don’t give the location of their thermostat a second thought, despite the fact that it can greatly affect energy usage in…