How Can I Get My Heat Pump to Last Longer?
The average air-source heat pump lasts approximately 15 years. But your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit’s life span is dependent on several factors, including its design and overall quality. However, there are many factors that you, as owner, directly control. Pump It Up, Perfectly Caring for your heat pump requires diligence, but is quite manageable if you get […]
How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?
Aside from the professionals, like ours at ACS Air & Plumbing, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components? Air conditioners keep your Oro Valley, AZ, home or business cool and comfy when the outside temperatures are high, and that’s all you really need to know, right? Well, air conditioners do so much more than just cool, like […]
Does an AC Kill Mold?
Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Arizona home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold. It can help prevent mold, but once it exists, your air conditioner can’t kill it. If you find mold exists […]
Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?
Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently. When your unit turns on and off continuously, this can significantly drive up your energy bill and damage its parts. No One Likes Short Short The continuous on-and-off phenomenon is known as short cycling. […]
Why Is My Heat Pump Making Loud Noises?
Heat pumps can be expected to make some noise. Unusually loud noises point to a problem in the brewing. If your system is reaching decibels impossible to ignore, you should turn it off to prevent further damage. Give ACS Air & Plumbing here in Oro Valley a call to schedule a repair visit. We will be able to quickly […]
Top Causes of AC Failure
It’s the first really hot day of summer when open windows, sun-blocking shades, and the ceiling fans just can’t cut it anymore. You resign yourself to finally turning on your air conditioner (AC)—only to find it blowing warm air, making funny noises, or simply not cooperating at all. It’s a scenario we all dread, and one […]
3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping
A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well. At ACS Air & Plumbing, we understand that depending on your air conditioner to run efficiently […]
Heat Gain Prevention Tips
When you are in the middle of summer, it can be difficult to keep heat out of your Oro Valley home even if you have your central air conditioning system going full blast. Our team at ACS Air & Plumbing wants to help you prevent heat from building up inside your home as much as possible so that your air conditioner […]
Why Is My Heat Pump Blowing Hot Air on the Cool Setting?
We at ACS Air & Plumbing 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 […]
What Are Air Scrubbers?
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 […]
