Transitioning Your Heat Pump
One reason Arizona homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition...
View ArticleWhat Is a Ductless AC?
Ductless air conditioning (AC) systems can be the perfect answer for that room which is never quite cool enough or for that new addition you are building. It’s a low-maintenance and affordable option...
View ArticleHow Environmental Issues Can Affect Your AC
When you’re looking at how your air conditioner works, it can depend on a wide variety of factors. Most people realize that the brand you select, the size, the features, and the efficiency rating all...
View ArticleHow Can I Get My Heat Pump to Last Longer?
The average air-source heat pump lasts approximately 15 years. But your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit’s life span is dependent on several factors, including its design and...
View ArticleHeat Gain Prevention Tips
When you are in the middle of summer, it can be difficult to keep heat out of your Gilbert home even if you have your central air conditioning system going full blast. Our team at Red Mountain Air...
View ArticleDo I Really Need an AC Tune-Up?
Home ownership comes with a great deal of responsibilities and an ever-growing to-do list. Add to that the responsibilities of a career and a family, and you see why modern life runs at a constant,...
View ArticleHow to Protect Your AC From Storms
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” There’s a reason why that old adage has been passed down through the years. It’s always better to be prepared for misfortunes than to have to deal...
View ArticleWhen Is It Time for a Split-System AC Replacement?
Most split-system air conditioning (AC) units are designed to have a long lifespan of 15 to 20 years when well maintained. After that point, even if your system seems to be cooling your Chandler home,...
View ArticleWhy Is My Heat Pump Blowing Hot Air on the Cool Setting?
We at Red Mountain Air Conditioning hope you are enjoying the warm weather this season here in Arizona. Although if you are reading this blog, you might just be a bit irritated by it. Do Not Lose...
View ArticleAC Equipment Shortage: What You Need to Know
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry is still managing a parts shortage as the hottest Arizona summer days approach. As a result, some air conditioner (AC) repairs could be...
View ArticleListen to Your HVAC System
Think of your heating and cooling (HVAC) system components as the instruments in a quiet symphony. When all the pieces are in good condition and work in harmony, the only sounds you will hear will be...
View ArticleWhy Is My Air Conditioner Freezing Up?
If your air conditioner stops blowing cool air or stops all together, check to see if your indoor unit is frozen. What exactly will that look like? A freeze up is when a layer of ice forms on the...
View Article4 Reasons to Replace Your Home’s Air Filter
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filters and the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield have a lot in common. They both can tout, “I don’t get no respect!” Most people do not realize how...
View Article5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check
Once the cooler weather hits here in Mesa this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want...
View ArticleWhy Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?
Our team at Red Mountain Air Conditioning regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes...
View ArticleWhy Programmable Thermostats Are Hot!
Why pay for something you never use? Very few of us adjust the thermostat for when we are away from our Arizona homes, which means your furnace or air conditioner is heating or cooling empty rooms....
View ArticleHow Does My Gas Furnace Work?
Although today’s furnaces can generate heat using a variety of fuels, natural gas is one of the most popular. Natural gas furnaces typically use a combination of methane and other carbon-based gases....
View ArticleWhat’s the Difference Between My Furnace Fan Settings—ON and AUTO?
There are furnace-fan settings on your thermostat for ON and AUTO. Which option is the best choice? There are devotees of both settings, each believing their setting is the optimum one to choose. But...
View ArticleWhy Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?
If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your Arizona home, chances are the pilot light went out. This issue happens more often than not...
View ArticleWhy Is My Thermostat Blank?
It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank. Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In...
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