Many of us have experienced low water pressure or what is known as low flow in the home plumbing system, and it can be a real hassle. Daily activities, like showering, washing dishes, and doing laundry can be frustrating and can take extra time to complete when water flow is significantly slowed. Key areas to [...]
When it comes to your air conditioning system in and around Phoenix, we all know it can eat your lunch in summer utility bills. The reminders can get redundant, however if you take action and utilize these tips, you can actually save money and energy this summer. First and foremost, be sure to have regular [...]
PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR VACATION It’s always a good idea to perform your own seasonal home inspection as you move into a new season. When it comes to summer and summer vacations, you’ll want peace of mind in knowing your home is in tip top condition and that all repairs have been taken care of [...]
STAY COOL WITH ENERGY-SAVING TIPS It’s HOT in the Phoenix area and summer is officially upon us in a couple of weeks. Temps have been hovering in the low 100s lately and with these high temperatures we’d like to offer a few reminders for cooling your home and saving as much money as possible. As [...]
If you watched the video from World Plumbing Day 2015, which was March 11th, you saw that California (and other parts of the world) are in crisis with their water supply. It’s a big story in the news these days and the water supply shortage is a big problem that will be difficult to solve. [...]
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 43% of our monthly utility bills goes to heating and air conditioning. We are quickly approaching the warm summer months of Arizona. Which means, we are also approaching the months of our highest utility bills with the usual dread we feel at this time of the year. What [...]
You’ve heard it before. You have probably heard it many times. We say it all the time. You may even be tired of hearing it. Be sure to change your air filters regularly! There are many good reason to do it. One of our customers recently told us this story – she was at her [...]
How Do You Calculate SEER? Do you even know what that means, even if you do know how to calculate it? Cooling BTUs and the amount of electricity a cooling unit uses per hour are crucial when determining a unit’s SEER ratings. An inefficient unit will have less cooling capacity/power (indicated by the cooling BTUs) […]
Water conservation is a “hot” topic these days, as many states in the U.S. face water shortages. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has worked hard over the past couple of years to instill the belief in everyone that we need to take conserving water seriously. They have developed strategies and driven federal water efficiency requirements [...]
The holiday season is here. We have two more weeks of friends and family coming to visit during the Christmas season and helping to ring in 2015 on New Year’s Eve. There are family dinners and parties still to come. Lots of fun. Lots of people. Lots of time in your home. Be ready with [...]