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You may not have ever thought about the origins of the plumbing systems in your home, but the early days of plumbing are actually quite interesting. The development of our plumbing systems traces back to the ancient civilizations of Greeks, Romans, Persians, Indians and Chinese. The word “plumbing” comes from…

Looking for a way to impress your friends at the next cocktail party or game night? Try throwing around some air conditioning and heating terminology. Ok, in all seriousness, you may think you’ll never need to know the meaning behind words like SEER. But in Arizona, where we rely very…

When you have a simple clogged drain, it may be second nature for you to call plumbers in Phoenix or to pour some liquid plumber down the pipe and wait for the chemicals to clear it out. It is, however, possible (and environmentally sound) to use an alternative method to…

When Phoenix air conditioning is on full blast, it always seems that women feel the chill while men remain warm and cozy. It’s not just a coincidence; it’s science! Women tend to be more sensitive to changes in temperature for physiological reasons like lower hand temperature, higher core temperature, and…

Ever wondered how a humidifier actually works? Or why we need it? You’re not alone. The Phoenix heating and air conditioning experts at Chas Roberts know there is more to the mystery device than you think. In its most basic definition, a humidifier is a device that circulates moisture in…

It’s hard to believe but the hot Arizona summer is just around the corner. In fact, March already delivered some record-high temperatures! When making your spring cleaning list this year, don’t forget one important item: your Phoenix heating and air conditioning system. It’s important to have your home system maintained…

When you think about your home plumbing fixtures, what pictures come to mind? Likely your bathrooms and kitchen. These are the places where the bulk of the plumbing appliances and fixtures in your home are located. Because plumbing appliances are located in the most used areas of your home –…

Our Chas Roberts plumbers in Phoenix have often wondered: How do the benefits of a tankless water heater stack up against the costs? The reasons for installing a tankless heater are typically to a) have hot water right away and b) not run out of hot water in the middle…

Dishwashers can have it. Refrigerators and freezers can have it. So what is “it?” “It” is the ENERGY STAR label. In 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced ENERGY STAR as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Today, ENERGY…

As a Phoenix AC service, Chas Roberts has an appreciation like no other for Willis Carrier, inventor of modern air conditioning. Not only did Carrier make it possible the creation of an artificial climate, he revolutionized American working environments. The Phoenix AC maintenance crew at Chas Roberts applauds him. Willis…