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Did you know that modern programmable thermostats can save you up to 20 percent on energy costs compared to older models? By automatically raising and lowering the temperature to accommodate your daily routine these digital wonders set the right tune for saving money with your Air Conditioner in Arizona.
With a 20 percent savings on energy […]
Arizona Public Service (APS) is offering a rebate of $100 when you replace your old air conditioning system and use a certified APS contractor.
This is in addition to rebates of up to $400 when you replace your old system with new high efficiency units.
You can find an APS certified contractor by clicking here.
Everyone knows that it makes sense to conserve electricity. We shut the lights off when we leave a room, we turn down the air conditioning at night because it saves us money on our electric bill.
But did you know that APS (Arizona Public Service) that serves most of the valley has rebates to help you […]
Light bulbs are one of the technological advances that you never read about. However, advances in the past 10 years and the development of Energy Star compliant light bulbs can result in significant energy savings.
It is estimated that if every American home replaced just one light bulb with an Energy Star compliant bulb, we […]
While HVAC equipment, particularly air conditioners and heating systems, are continually improving in efficiency, it is good to know the reasonable life-expectancy of a system.
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Fans, ceilings
7
18
13
Air conditioners, room
7
16
12
Air conditioners, unitary
8
19
13
Humidifiers
6
13
10
Furnaces, electric
9
20
14
Furnaces, gas
11
23
17
Furnaces, oil
13
23
18
Portable heaters
8
13
11
Heat pumps
6
21
14
Dehumidifiers
9
13
11
Room heaters, vented gas
7
18
13
Room heaters, unvented gas
13
23
18
Water heaters, electric
6
21
14
Water heaters, gas
5
13
9
To ensure your system has a long and […]
Scottsdale resident and Paradise Valley Community College fitness professor Jacky Burke is a recognized fitness and anti-aging expert. Here are Jacky’s top 10 tips for better health and fitness in 2008:
10 Tips for Better Health in 2008
By Jacky Burke, MS, ATC, CSCS, CPT (personal trainer, athletic trainer, strength and conditioning specialist)
After the holidays are […]
In addition to simply cooling the air, air conditioners also remove moisture from the air. Moist air feels warmer, which is why humid but slightly cooler days can feel worse than hotter, dry days. So to help keep you cool, air conditioners remove moisture from the air.
But when the air gets moist, it also prevents […]
If you were looking for one more reason to have an energy efficient air conditioner installed, here it is. The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved an APS rate hike of 6.8%. Installing an air conditioning system with a high SEER rating was already a great way to save money on your air conditioning bill, but […]
Air conditioning, heat pump and air filter manufacturers such as Trane and Goodman are highly dependent on highly skilled technicians to sell their products. For this reason, Goodman’s website contains an article on what to look for in an air conditioner technician. The page lists nine ways to make sure that you get […]
There are two ways you can set your thermostat: the right way, which we discussed here, and then there is the wrong way. The wrong way goes something like this:
It is June. Phoenix weather reports for the next month consist of 105+ degrees and dry. It is hot in your house. […]
