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Save Money and Energy All Year Round!

The summer heat has winded down, and many are looking forward to a reduction in their energy bill. Did you know that you can save money and energy all year round, not only during the summer months? Below are a few cost-efficient tips to help you save money throughout the year:

Congratulations! Your Air Conditioning Unit Survived Another Harsh Arizona Summer!

Congratulations! Your air conditioning unit survived another harsh Arizona summer! But if ‘survive’ is all it was able to do, you may want to consider a replacement – And fall is the perfect time to replace your A/C unit.

Not Your Grandfather's Thermostat

The advancement of technology enabled the growth of smart devices in the home.

Thermostats in particular, have not only improved their performance, but can now save you time and money.

Here are three that we recommend, and their top features:

Maintaining Clean Air Filters

If you live in Arizona, you know how dusty our environment can be. People often ask me which air filters are best for their A/C systems, and how often they should be replaced.

Here is my rule of thumb: During the summer months, you should check and replace your air filters every 30 days from May through September. When dust storms occur more frequently, filters may need to be replaced sooner than 30 days.

Why Doesn’t My House Feel Cool, Even with My A/C On?

Monsoon season is here in Arizona, causing hot and humid temperatures. During Monsoon season, our A/C systems work harder, because they are now removing moisture from the air inside the home, in addition to the heat. When this happens, the system’s “sensible capacity” (ability to cool the air) is reduced, and the system’s total capacity is split – latent capacity (used to remove moisture) and sensible capacity (cool the air).

The heat index also changes when humidity rises. Depending on how high the humidity is inside and outside of your home, a comfortable 75 degrees can feel more like 78 degrees – hot, uncomfortable, and sticky. An easy fix for this is to set your thermostat two degrees cooler. This will dehumidify the air in your home, and make it feel cool and comfortable.

It's Triple-Digit Time! 

We all knew it was coming… but I don’t think we knew that persistent triple-digit temperatures would be hitting us so soon. And like clockwork, when temperatures get this hot, air conditioning units break because they are pushed to the limit. We are getting calls around the clock from homeowners and business owners who are very uncomfortable because their A/C either isn’t working at all or isn’t cooling them sufficiently.

Making you comfortable, is our mission! In fact, “comfort” is literally our middle name! We are working long hours to make sure everyone who calls us gets taken care of as fast and as efficient as possible.

It is inevitable

As the hot Phoenix summer approaches, your A/C unit works overtime to keep you cool and comfortable. There is nothing worse than suffering through those scorching days because the A/C unit breaks under your simple request to keep the house or business at a reasonable temperature.

As a family-owned and operated company that truly cares about our customers, your comfort and peace-of-mind are really important to us. When you call us, you know you will get the honest and hard-working help you deserve.

Hard Decisions Made Easier

Some decisions are harder than others, but replacing an air condition unit does not have to be one of the hard ones. If you think you might need to replace yours, we are here to help in many ways.

First, we are known for not rushing into replacing units that can be repaired. We will be happy to inspect your unit and give you a fair and honest evaluation of how it functions and whether or not it needs to be repaired. However, should you need to replace your unit, we will help you determine what unit would work best for your specific needs and your budget (you may also want to check below for Tim’s Tips about considerations for choosing a new system)

Speaking of budget: Every once in a great while the top-notch manufacturers we work with offer a ‘special’ that is truly too good to pass. Right now, Ruud offers 36 monthly payments with no interest to qualified buyers of new systems! That’s three whole years to make payments on your new air conditioning unit, interest free – One of the best deals I have seen in all my years in this business.

Protect Your Investment with Routine Maintenance

You put a lot of money into your home air conditioning system unit, and pay the utility company every month for the luxury of cool air. Arizona homeowners understand the value of comfort and staying cool in our sizzling climate. However, it may be difficult to be sure your air conditioning is performing properly, and whether or not an emergency is on the horizon.

As your system operates day-after-day, dust and dirt build up in crucial areas that affect its efficiency, like the condensing coils and air filters. Because of this accumulation, your A/C system can lose a significant amount of its operating efficiency each year, if left unchecked. This causes efficiency to diminish over time, not allowing your house to stay cool like it could if it were clean.

New Name and New Logo – Same Commitment to Excellence

For the past 16 years, we have been providing comfort to the people and businesses of the greater Phoenix area with integrity, quality, and guaranteed excellent heating and air conditioning services. We are very grateful for the support we have received from the community, and now we are re-branding our company to reflect our values.

Starting today, Rainbow Air Conditioning will be known as Arizona Comfort Specialists. We have also designed a new logo to reflect the new name and our commitment to you, our customers.