Month: May 2021

We at ACS Air Conditioning Services hope you are enjoying the warm weather this season here in Arizona. Although if you are reading this blog, you might just be a bit irritated by it.

Do Not Lose Your Cool

It is another hot day, yet your heat pump does not want to cooperate and is actually circulating hot air throughout your house. If this is the case, you probably want to take care of it right away.

Here are five top reasons your heat pump might be blowing hot air while on the Cool setting:

1. Incorrect Thermostat Settings

Before calling one of our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals, the first thing you should do is take note of your thermostat settings. Be sure you have set your thermostat to Auto or On, as well as Cool.

The Fan setting will not cool your house; it simply circulates air. Next, be sure you have adjusted the thermostat two to four degrees below the current room temperature.

2. Incorrect Thermostat Configuration

Sometimes, due to faulty wiring or a variety of other mishaps, your thermostat may not be correctly communicating with your heat pump. If this appears to be the case, one of our heating and cooling experts should come to your Marana home and repair it.

3. Clogged Air Filter

When an air filter becomes clogged, this significantly hinders your heat pump’s ability to circulate cool air. Check your air filter.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) endorses changing your filter every 60 to 90 days. If you have pets or a smoker in your home, you may want to change it more often.

If your filter is dirty, replace or clean it (depending on the type of filter). Afterwards, you should quickly notice an improvement in your indoor air quality and temperature.

4. Refrigerant Leak

Refrigerant flows through the heat pump’s coils, harvesting hot air from your home and pushing it outside. If your refrigerant is low or empty, your heat pump can’t do its job.

Refrigerant is continuously cycled through your heat pump, so the refrigerant does not regularly need to be replaced. However, if there is a leak anywhere in the system, you have a problem.

You should contact our HVAC team for this repair, as refrigerant is a substance requiring extra care when handled. Additionally, an internal problem with your heat pump may have caused the leak.

5. Duct Leak

Air ducts, especially older ones, are prone to leaking. When your ductwork springs a leak, it will not properly disperse the air through your vents.

This might make your home feel hot in some spots. If you suspect you have leaky ducts, call ACS Air Conditioning Services. We can perform a detailed analysis during which we will be able to spot the source of the leak and repair it. Finding the source of lost energy will save you money.

We Are Your Heat Pump Experts

Here in Marana, AZ, the summers can be scorching. Your heat pump is designed to keep you comfortable in both warm and cool weather. If it is not pulling its weight this sizzling season, call us at 520-230-5668 or request service online. Our ACS Air Conditioning Services HVAC professionals are well versed when it comes to troubleshooting heat pumps. We will get yours working right, guaranteed.

These days, you cannot help but think more about killing germs, staying healthy, and paying a little extra attention to personal hygiene. Given that most of us spend about 90 percent of our time indoors, effectively destroying viruses and bacteria is now very relevant to all of our lives. Air scrubbers use the latest advancements in residential indoor air quality (IAQ) technology to keep your Arizona home healthy and safe.

At ACS Air Conditioning Services, we strive to provide you with the right information to get the most value from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. We believe a comfortable home is a happy home.

Air Scrubber Benefits

While most air quality systems typically target specific contaminants, air scrubbers can help remove a variety of particles, gases, odors, and contaminants from your Tucson home’s indoor air. These devices treat air en route to your HVAC system using the latest technologies. The result is fresh air.

Did you know the US Environmental Agency (EPA) ranks indoor air pollution as a major public health concern in this country? The initial purpose of an air scrubber was to remove carbon dioxide from the air, and this type of filtration system is still used today in submarines.

You will enjoy less wear and tear on your HVAC system with this type of indoor air quality accessory. Particulates of all types in the air are oxidized and joined together until they become too large to float in the air. After going through the air scrubber, they are then caught during the standard air filtration process. This helps to make your Tucson home’s air much cleaner.

Air Scrubber Versus Air Purifier 

What’s the difference between an air scrubber and an air purifier? It is like comparing an apple to an orange.

An air scrubber uses an oxidization honeycomb, often combined with ionization, to capture and destroy odors, contaminants, bacteria, and viruses. An air purifier simply filters the air, only catching particulates already large enough for a filter or electronic air cleaner to capture them.

The strength of an air scrubber’s process is this: it addresses even the smallest of particulates throughout the home. This is of prime importance for anyone who, for health reasons, depends on the highest indoor air quality.

Call Your Air Quality Experts Today!

Properly maintaining the HVAC system in your Tucson, AZ, home helps it run effectively, which translates to reduced costs in both repairs and utility bills. Call 520-230-5668 or request service online today, and talk to one of our knowledgeable technicians at ACS Air Conditioning Services to discuss how an air scrubber can work with your current HVAC system to improve your home’s indoor air quality and save you money in the long run.