How Can I Save Money on My Heating Bill This Winter?

Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat […]

Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

Most of us tend to take our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for granted. As long as they are working, it’s easy to go on day after day without thinking about them. But, like most other things, taking care of your HVAC system through regular maintenance is critical to keeping it in good working order. […]

What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

Did you know the average American spends nearly 90 percent of life indoors? That’s why it is increasingly important to ensure indoor air quality (IAQ) is clean and healthy. If your Tucson home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at ACS Air & Plumbing wants to help […]

Why is Indoor Air Quality Important?

Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well. What Disadvantages? The most significant disadvantage is poor indoor air quality. Tightly sealed Tucson area homes prevent heated and cooled air from escaping as easily, but they also contribute […]

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

Once the cooler weather hits here in Picacho this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want to use it, you should have your furnace cleaned and checked by a professional from ACS Air & Plumbing. You may think […]

AC Blowing Hot Air? Here’s Why — and How to Get Cool Again Fast

Imagine this: It’s 96 degrees outside, the sun’s beating down, and you finally walk into your home expecting that sweet blast of cool air—only to get hit with a wave of heat. You check the vent. Still hot. You tap the thermostat. Still nothing. So what gives? Why is your AC blowing hot air instead […]

What Does AC SEER Mean?

When it comes to your air conditioner (AC), a common term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business you are likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER? SEER SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio—a rating system of the air conditioner’s cooling capacity to power input. […]

Common AC Problems and Solutions

When the weather gets really hot in Tuscon, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner. Many common problems with air conditioning systems can arise. Our team at ACS Air & Plumbing wants you to be aware, prepared, and ready to solve these air conditioning issues so you and your family can stay cool year […]

Common Problems With Air Conditioners

One of the most common problems with the cooling system in your Arizona home is occurs when doors and windows are left open. You might be surprised at how often just being vigilant about doors and windows can significantly improve the cooling process for your home. Leaky ducts or improper air flow are another very common culprit for […]

What are common mistakes made when purchasing a new AC?

It’s time to replace your old or broken AC unit in your Tucson home and you don’t want anything to go wrong with the new one. Avoid the common mistakes people make when purchasing a new air conditioner and learn how to prevent them.