When Should I Change My Air Conditioner’s Filter?
Many homeowners forget about a very important part of their home’s air conditioning system: the air filter. Air filters are responsible for filtering out dust particles, allergens, and other pollutants from your indoor air. This being said, they also can have a negative impact if they are left too long and are not changed out […]
Why Is My AC Not Blowing Cold Air?
The office staff members answering customer calls at ACE Home Services often check off this concern: “Why is my ac not blowing cold air?”, which gets our HVAC technicians in the truck and on their way. Among HVAC companies in Phoenix, this is the most frequent call for help. In the high heat of summer, […]
Are At Home Air Quality Test Kits Worth the Money?
You have your suspicions but aren’t quite sure. Is your indoor air as pure and fresh as it could be? Unfortunately, Phoenix is known for polluted air that is among the nation’s worst–according to a report from the American Lung Association. You want to have superior indoor air quality (IAQ), but what can you do? Start […]
What is the Most Common Form of Indoor Air Pollution?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Berkeley Lab, American Lung Association and many other government and private organizations want to clear the air. Literally, they want to scrub pollutants and dangerous gases from the air we breathe—including those that are found indoors. While we are subjected to the most common indoor air pollutants on a daily […]
Air Quality Getting Bad? Get Your Ducts in a Row
Your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning – or HVAC – system is probably really only on your mind if it’s not working properly. You know when your AC isn’t working properly in Phoenix, but you may not realize that the same unit that keeps you cool and comfortable could also be causing some pretty […]
What are the Pros & Cons for Central AC?
In the Valley of the Sun, we at ACE Home Services know that keeping your home cool during our hot summers always costs more than heating it during our mild winters. In general, a central air conditioning unit for a home is more efficient than room or window units. Downside to Central Air However, there […]
6 End-of-Summer Air Conditioning Maintenance Steps
Conducting proper end of the summer maintenance on your air conditioner may mean a trouble-free start next summer and extend its lifespan. 6 Air Conditioner Maintenance Tasks to Do After Summer Here are six actions to take to help maintain your air conditioning unit. 1. Inspect for Odors & Sounds Give a sniff and a […]
3 Ways Pets Can Effect Your Air Conditioner’s Maintenance & Repair Costs
For many of us, pets are part of our family. We spoil them and they become one of our babies. That being said, pets can also affect our air conditioner’s ability to keep us cool and comfortable in our own home. While it is not necessarily their fault that we have these issues, it is […]
