A new year is the perfect time to rethink how your home uses energy—especially your heating and cooling equipment. If you rely on an HVAC system in Oro Valley, AZ, making a few strategic upgrades can significantly reduce energy use while boosting year-round comfort. Whether you’re looking to trim bills, lower your carbon footprint, or simply enjoy a more reliable system, there are several high-impact improvements worth considering as you plan for the year ahead.
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Monday, January 5th, 2026What Is HVAC Maintenance All About?
Monday, March 10th, 2025
We all know that from time to time, things stop working so well and need to be repaired. Of course this is true of heating systems, air conditioners, and other parts of an HVAC system such as a humidifier or air purifier. And we also know that maintenance is recommended for all kinds of complex systems, whether that’s your home or your car.
What might not be quite so obvious is exactly what’s going on when you have a technician perform maintenance on your heating system or air conditioner. What is HVAC maintenance all about? What does the process include? How does it help your system? We’ve got answers for you.
Signs of an HVAC Duct Leak
Monday, October 21st, 2024
One of the things homeowners rarely think about is their ductwork. It’s out of sight and, all too often, out of mind. But it has a bigger impact than you might realize! If you haven’t been paying attention to your ducts, it’s always a good idea to have them professionally inspected to see what’s going on in there. And sometimes, there are signs you can spot which indicate that there’s definitely a problem.
HVAC duct leaks are all too common, caused by anything from nibbling rodents to stray home improvement nails and screws to simple deterioration with age. What happens if your ducts are leaking? And what are the signs of an HVAC duct leak? We’ll explain everything.
How Mini Splits Cut Out Ducts From Central Heating and Cooling
Monday, March 25th, 2024
A mini split HVAC system is also sometimes called a ductless system. Why? Because it does not require ducts in order to heat and cool your home. How does a mini split eliminate the need for ducts? What are the benefits of going ductless? Can it really provide both AC and heat? We’ll explain everything.
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