HVAC for Arizona Rental Properties: Landlord Obligations and Practical Strategy
Arizona law treats cooling as an essential service. Here is what that means practically, and how to manage HVAC across rental properties.
Read the guideHomeowner Tips — Page 2
Practical things you can check, adjust, or plan for yourself.
The HVAC Terms a Technician Will Use, Translated
A plain-language guide to the words that show up on invoices and in diagnoses, so you can follow the conversation.
Read the guideNoisy Condenser? Sound Ratings, HOAs, and Neighbor Complaints
Valley lots are tight and condensers run all night in summer. Here is what determines how loud a unit is and what can be done about one that is too loud.
Read the guideWhat a Good HVAC Service Call Looks Like From Your Side
You cannot evaluate refrigerant pressures. You can evaluate process. Here is what a thorough visit looks like and what to watch…
Ceiling Fans and A/C: What They Do, and the Mistake Most People Make
Fans cool people, not rooms. Used correctly they let you raise the thermostat several degrees; left running in empty rooms they…
Attic Insulation in Phoenix: The Upgrade Nobody Photographs
It is invisible, unglamorous, and one of the highest-return improvements available on a Valley home. Here is what to know.
Buying a Home in Arizona? Here Is What to Check on the HVAC
A standard home inspection covers the HVAC superficially. In this climate, that is the system most likely to hand you a five-fi…
Leaving Town for the Holidays: What to Set the Thermostat To
A week away is different from a season away. Here are the settings for a short winter trip from a Phoenix house.
Snowbird Season: Setting Up a Valley Home You Are Leaving Behind
Leaving a Phoenix house empty for months has specific risks. Here is how to set the system so you do not come back to a problem.
Monsoon Lightning, Power Blips, and the Control Board You Will Replace
Modern HVAC equipment is full of electronics, and a Valley monsoon is hard on electronics. What surge protection is worth and w…
Shade, Screens, and Film: Cutting Cooling Load Before You Buy Equipment
The cheapest ton of cooling is the one you never have to produce. Six load-reduction measures ranked by what they actually deli…
When to Get a Second Opinion on an HVAC Replacement Quote
Being told you need a new system is a big moment with very little information. Here are the specific red flags worth a second l…
Holiday HVAC Prep: Twelve Guests, an Oven, and One Air Handler
Hosting changes your home's heat load more than people expect. A few adjustments the week before keep the house comfortable wit…
What Your HVAC Warranty Actually Covers (And What It Does Not)
Most homeowners find out what their warranty excludes at the worst possible moment. Here is the breakdown before you need it.
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