Is HVAC Preventative Maintenance Worth It?
At ACS Air & Plumbing, we know what an investment your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is in your home. That’s why time and time again we recommend regular preventative maintenance on all your HVAC units. You need to invest in your investment. We have had some of our Oro Valley area customers ask us if it’s really worth […]
Why Is My Heat Pump Tripping the Circuit Breaker?
It’s a sweltering afternoon, and your heat pump is working overtime to keep your home cool — until it suddenly shuts off. You check the thermostat, then the breaker box — and there it is. The circuit breaker has tripped. You reset it, but it keeps happening. You’re left wondering, why is my heat pump […]
Listen to Your HVAC System
Think of your heating and cooling (HVAC) system components as the instruments in a quiet symphony. When all the pieces are in good condition and work in harmony, the only sounds you will hear will be the quiet hum of a motor and whisper of air as it exits registers in your Arizona home. An HVAC system […]
Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?
Our team at ACS Air & Plumbing regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes you can fix it yourself. But oftentimes, you will need to call a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional, like us, as the problem may require a part replacement or […]
What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?
If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Arizona home. For your convenience and protection, our ACS Air & Plumbing team developed […]
How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat
With all the options available for setting your programmable thermostat, it is easy to get confused. Of course, this defeats the purpose of a programmable thermostat––it is designed for you to “set it and forget it,” making your life easier. Naturally, anything can be confusing at times, so feel free to contact our qualified ACS Air & […]
Why Do I Need a Humidifier?
Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Oro Valley home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system. Our professionals at ACS Air & Plumbing are here to inform you about home humidification, different systems available, and […]
What Is Short Cycling?
Short cycling is a term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world to explain a situation where a furnace or air conditioner turns on and off too frequently. The “short cycle” is the period of time that your HVAC equipment is actually running, and the shorter this cycle, the harder your system needs to work. Our team […]
4 Reasons to Replace Your Home’s Air Filter
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filters and the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield have a lot in common. They both can tout, “I don’t get no respect!” Most people do not realize how pivotal the HVAC air filter is to both their homes and their HVAC systems. Respect Yourself, and Your Air Filter Here in Arizona, you may think about […]
Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?
In many places, evidence of fall’s presence is obvious by way of beautiful fall colors. But many only experience fall with its subtlety through lower humidity levels. No matter which way you experience it, one thing is evident in them all––fall brings drier air. The cooler air simply can’t hold as much moisture as warm […]
