Fall HVAC Maintenance
As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Tucson you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance. Maintaining your heating and […]
What Are Zone Control Systems?
Some like it hot! Others, not so much. If you have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone control system. A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your Arizona home needs at the time. It not […]
How Environmental Issues Can Affect Your AC
When you’re looking at how your air conditioner works, it can depend on a wide variety of factors. Most people realize that the brand you select, the size, the features, and the efficiency rating all play a role in how well an air conditioner will cool your Tucson home. However, many environmental issues also play a significant part in […]
How to Properly Size an AC System
In the heat of the summer, it’s easy to assume that bigger is better when it comes to air conditioning (AC) systems. Obviously, if you have an air conditioner that’s too small in your Tucson home, you will not be able to keep your temperatures consistently low even if the unit is running constantly. However, if your […]
Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air. Later, take another deep breath—only inside your Arizona home. How does it compare? Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Tucson home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your health, your comfort, and your household […]
How to Eliminate Dust in My Home
Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. Dust. It’s rampant everywhere around the country and has become the subject of a lighthearted, frequently repeated myth at both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Officials at these agencies understand farming does not occur without creating dust. So the EPA […]
Know Your AC System
Whether it’s people, appliances, or air conditioning (AC) systems, the better you know them, the better you are able to care for them. Our team at ACS Air & Plumbing knows air conditioners because it’s our business. We want to share just a little of our knowledge with you so you can extend the life […]
Is It Normal for My AC to Turn On and Off?
When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do? Don’t leave these occurrences alone. They will increase your energy costs, usually indicate a […]
Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control
Everyone knows temperature plays an important role in comfort. When the weather gets chilly, you automatically adjust your furnace or heating system. And the air conditioner tends to be center stage in the heat of the summer. However, it’s important to realize humidity levels play just as much of a leading role in your Arizona home. Our ACS Air & […]
Do I Really Need an AC Tune-Up?
Home ownership comes with a great deal of responsibilities and an ever-growing to-do list. Add to that the responsibilities of a career and a family, and you see why modern life runs at a constant, fast pace here in Tucson. It’s easy to bump things like an air conditioner tune-up down the priority list, both in […]
