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What Is an HRV and How Can It Help You?

May 1st, 2023

An HRV is a heat recovery ventilator, which is sometimes compared to an energy recovery ventilator. These systems do an impressive job of keeping your home comfortable and your indoor air fresh.

Imagine you’re suffering from a stuffy nose and some allergies related to dust. You’d like to open the window, but you remember that it’s the middle of the summer and all of your air conditioning will escape through the window if you do. What’s the solution? Are you trapped in your home with no comfortable fresh air?

That’s where an HRV system comes into play. By going through a process known as counterflow heat exchange, an HRV uses the heat or air conditioning of your home to mix with fresh, outdoor air without as much waste as opening the window. Let’s figure out if you can use a heat recovery ventilator in Lake Havasu City.

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Why Work With a Professional HVAC Technician?

April 17th, 2023

For many folks, there are multiple options ahead of them when dealing with a budding problem with their HVAC system. For starters, you could look online for “air conditioning service near me,” and find a licensed, certified, and insured team to schedule an appointment. Or, you could call that guy you met at a barbecue last year who said he knew how to fix air conditioning systems, and see if they’ve got some time. And, the last option as we all know, is to do the fix yourself.

We’d argue that two of those options aren’t really options, and are actually last resorts. Everyone wishes they could work with a professional HVAC technician, but there are common concerns. What if it costs too much? What if there are hidden fees or some fine print on the contract?

While these concerns are valid, professional HVAC technicians are actually a lot easier to work with these days than they used to be.

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The Signs You Need Imminent AC Repairs

April 3rd, 2023

An air conditioner needs to be repaired at the first sign of a problem. This isn’t for our sake, but rather for the sake of our customers and their wellbeing. When temperatures reach the hottest point of the year in just a few months, an air conditioner problem will mean that your home will be too hot and uncomfortable to be used normally. This can be a disaster, especially if you were planning on having folks over for a summer holiday or get-together.

Getting your air conditioner fixed now can have some great benefits, like peace of mind and a less expensive price. But in order for you to get your system repaired, you need to be able to know that there’s a problem, right?

This blog post can be your handy tool when figuring out if you need air conditioning repair or not. Pay attention to the signs and stay vigilant!

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What Is Short Cycling?

March 20th, 2023

What would you do if your car only worked for a few miles before turning off? You wouldn’t get far, that’s for sure! Ultimately, you would get your car to a professional technician to be checked and fixed up ASAP.

We provide this example to show how important it is to get mechanical systems fixed when they aren’t able to perform to their full ability. This applies to your air conditioner as much as it does to your car or other vehicle.

When your cooling system stops short rather than completing a full cooling cycle, it is best to schedule an air conditioning repair as soon as you can. This can help prevent further damage or even a full system breakdown. Here’s what you need to know about short cycling.

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When to Schedule Air Conditioning Service

March 6th, 2023

Spring and summer are on their way and the heat will come with them. Is your house ready to keep you cool when the temperature hits triple digits? If you aren’t exactly sure how to answer that question, then it may mean it is time to have a technician take a closer look at your system.

One of the best things you can do is schedule an air conditioning service that will help your AC do the best possible job. Here are some tips to help you figure out if you are due to call in the pros.

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Call For Emergency Plumbing When…

February 20th, 2023

Hopefully, you catch all possible plumbing issues that might occur in your home before they become severe. This is our hope for everyone. Unfortunately, warning signs can be missed and problems can worsen. This is when emergencies can creep up on you. For those tricky situations, we provide emergency plumbing in Kingman.

Even when that problematic plumbing issue does make itself obvious, you may find yourself wondering if it is truly an emergency. That’s something we can help with!

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Show Your Drains Some Love With Expert Cleaning

February 6th, 2023

Imagine this: you’ve worked hard to create a lovely dinner for Valentine’s Day to present to someone you adore. They will be arriving any minute and you are working on getting the dishes done before they get to your home when, to your horror, your sink starts to back up. You run the garbage disposal but nothing happens.

It’s a less-than-ideal situation popping up at the worst possible time. There’s nothing that can take the romance out of dinner quite like a stinky, backed-up drain. We don’t want you to find yourself caught in this problem so we are going to give you some ideas to help prevent it or deal with it effectively.

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How to Tell You Have a Leak

January 23rd, 2023

You depend on your plumbing to do its job each day, whether that means delivering fresh water to drink or wash with or whisking away wastewater from your home. Modern plumbing systems can and should last you many years without major issues–but that doesn’t mean that your plumbing won’t encounter the occasional problem now and then.

A common issue that every plumbing system will develop at least once is a leak. Leaks require a professional plumbing repair in Bullhead City AZ to address. Here are the warning signs that it is time to call a plumber to check your plumbing out.

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Give Yourself the Gift of a Tankless Water Heater

January 9th, 2023
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The new year is chock full of new opportunities, not the least of which is taking your home comfort to the next level. While your mind may have immediately turned to your HVAC system, we actually want you to take time to consider your water heater.

How long has yours been providing hot water for your home?

If your water heater has been in service close to or beyond 20 years, it may mean you need to start the year off by considering a new one. To kick things off, let’s look at the reasons you may want to consider switching to a tankless water heater.

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5 Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Help

December 26th, 2022

If you have a heat pump, then it is likely you enjoy its reliability and energy efficiency. What happens, then, if your heat pump loses both of those characteristics?

A heat pump that needs professional repairs will slowly lose its ability to control the temperature in an efficient way. The reality is that problems can pop up in nearly every system out there at least once or twice over its lifespan. It pays to know what the signs are of a system in need of repairs which is why we’ve listed some of the biggest warning signs for you below.

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