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You May Be Dusting Your Home Incorrectly

by Cooper Climate Control

Spring cleaning is here. That means it’s time to start dusting those neglected areas in your home. But in your fervor to get the job done, you may be doubling your dusting time.

How?

Many homeowners make the mistake of dusting first and THEN vacuuming their home.

Here’s why that’s a bad idea…and what you should do instead. Read More

AFUE Ratings: Compare Them When You’re Upgrading, But Run The Numbers Too

18Dec

by Cooper Climate Control

If you’re currently in the market for a new furnace, or just trying to decide if it’s time to upgrade your old one, there are certain things you’ll want to take into consideration. Namely, you want to pay close attention to energy-efficiency ratings like AFUE, as well as the future costs of any potential furnace upgrade. AFUE means “annual fuel utilization efficiency,” and it’s used to measure how well a furnace converts energy into heat. It’s on a percentage scale, and the higher the rating, the higher percentage of energy the unit successfully converts. Read More

Arizona Heating Season: Keeping Your Utility Bills Minimal During This Short Stretch

17Dec

by Cooper Climate Control

When winter weather descends in Arizona, it can seem exceptionally cold, especially after the hot summer you experienced. While the heating season is short from East Valley to West Valley, taking steps to button up your home to keep the chill out can save energy and your pocketbook. Read More

Furnace Retrofits: Is It Better To Improve What You Have Or Just Replace The Unit?

16Dec

by Cooper Climate Control

With winter fast approaching, it’s important that your furnace is operating reliably and efficiently. If your furnace is relatively new, it’s not a concern. However, for those homes with older furnaces, you may want to consider whether it’s a good idea to start looking into furnace retrofits. How can you tell if furnace retrofits is what you need, versus a new brand-new furnace? A few simple facts can easily help you decide between retrofitting your current furnace or replacing it altogether. Read More

What Causes the Need for Air Conditioning Services?

06Oct

by Cooper Climate Control

Life in Arizona means life with air conditioners. There is no better way to keep cool during our long hot season and harsh sun. You want an air conditioner as tough as the heat, able to keep your home comfortable even as the sun beats down on the roof and walls. But no machine is invincible or fail-proof. Eventually your air conditioning system will need services. In this post, we’ll go over some common causes for calling in Valley-Metro air conditioning professionals, likes those at Cooper Climate Control. Read More

Your Fall To-Do List: Check Your Ductwork And Vents For 7 Common Problems

02Oct

by Cooper Climate Control

Fall is a great time to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Inspecting your ductwork, registers and vents for common problems is a good way to determine whether you could be losing as much as 20 percent of expensive conditioned air.

There are seven common ductwork issues that plague households in the Valley-Metro area: Read More

Your HVAC Contractor’s Maintenance Checklist?

01Oct

by Cooper Climate Control

There is a saying that tells us that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and this could not be more true of HVAC maintenance and repair. All air conditioner and heating tune-ups are not created equal. When booking an appointment for a tune-up you may want to consider asking for a checklist of services they plan to perform. Your Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist should have an annual HVAC maintenance program. This can help you to develop a solid preventative maintenance system which will keep your unit functioning at peak performance for the duration of its life. By planning ahead and maintaining your system using your HVAC maintenance, you will be aware of any weakness in your system and be able to keep repair costs to a minimum. Read More

What’s the Cost To Replace an Air Conditioner?

29Sep

by Cooper Climate Control

During the summer months it can be difficult to image life without some form of air conditioning. The cost to replace an air conditioner can vary widely; if there is an existing system in place, the cost to replace air conditioner units would only be a few thousand dollars. If new ductwork is needed, or other parts need to be added or replaced costs will start to increase. Having the total cost to replace air conditioner systems will vary depending on the seer rating of the unit. It isn’t entirely unheard of if new ducts need to be installed to increase efficiency of your air conditioner. Keep in mind that these are only average rates, the rates for your project will vary based on factors such as location, supply, and demand of the contractor and system you choose. Read More

Air Conditioning Is More Than Just Cooling The Air

25Sep

by Cooper Climate Control

Have you ever wondered how an air conditioner cools down a home? We can explain the process by describing the refrigeration cycle, but in reality, it is best to start by providing an accurate definition of the terminology “air conditioning.” Contrary to popular belief, air conditioning does not simply mean the cooling of the air around us in the home. Read More

Cooling Coil or Evaporator Coil Diagnosis & Repair for Air Conditioners

22Sep

by Cooper Climate Control

Rusted A-frame evaporator coils Inside the air handler of your Arizona air conditioning system is a cooling coil or evaporator coil. From a home cooling perspective, this is where the magic happens: where the actual cooling occurs. So, if there is a problem with the cooling or evaporator coil, you will notice a decrease in the performance of your AC system. Read More

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You May Be Dusting Your Home Incorrectly

AFUE Ratings: Compare Them When You’re Upgrading, But Run The Numbers Too

Arizona Heating Season: Keeping Your Utility Bills Minimal During This Short Stretch

Furnace Retrofits: Is It Better To Improve What You Have Or Just Replace The Unit?

What Causes the Need for Air Conditioning Services?

Your Fall To-Do List: Check Your Ductwork And Vents For 7 Common Problems

Your HVAC Contractor’s Maintenance Checklist?

What’s the Cost To Replace an Air Conditioner?

Air Conditioning Is More Than Just Cooling The Air

Cooling Coil or Evaporator Coil Diagnosis & Repair for Air Conditioners

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