The holidays are known for excess: too much spending, too much food, and too much pressure to buy the “perfect” gift. That’s why Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating is providing you with gift ideas for those people on your list who will appreciate something a little more sensible. If you’re looking to give a gift [...]

You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it – but it can kill you. We’re talking about dangerous carbon monoxide. And, it doesn’t necessarily have to come from a broken furnace. Carbon monoxide (CO) can come from a damaged chimney or fireplace. More folks in the Phoenix and Tucson areas are using the [...]

Did you know that the average American household owns about 35 electronic and/or electrical devices, including computers, printers, gaming stations, lighting fixtures, washer/dryer, HVAC and others? It’s true! All of these contribute to your high utility bills. But, controlled properly, you can potentially reduce your consumption by as much as 30-40%. Here’s how: Unplug [...]

It’s time to decorate for the holidays! And while it’s easy to get caught up in the glamour of the season, safety must be priority. FEMA reports that one of every four home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems that could have been prevented. To ensure you have a safe, healthy, and happy [...]

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), heating and cooling your home accounts for nearly half of the average home’s utility bills. So, having a thermostat that can program itself, then pay for itself by reducing energy costs, is probably the best reason to consider a smart Wi-Fi thermostat. But, a smart thermostat [...]

Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating introduces a new timeline feature on Twitter called ‘Wake Up Call’ They call it microblogging. We call it a way to better educate and serve our customers! In an ongoing effort to provide articles on a home’s HVAC system, maintenance and common-sense tips for home improvement, Alaskan Air Conditioning has [...]

Today, tomorrow and always, Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating thanks our Veterans with 10% off all sales and service. Call us in Tucson at 520-815-5555 to schedule your HVAC repair or replacement. In Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and the surrounding areas, call us at 602-529-5555.

Every Veteran's Day, we make it a special day by honoring our soldiers who selflessly serve (or served) so that we may all live in freedom. This weekend, we especially honor our own in the Phoenix and Tucson areas including our family members, neighbors, customers and especially those who are technicians and employees at Alaskan [...]

Have you noticed excessive dust or black streaks on the supply registers or on the ceiling or walls around them? Or, do you see wisps of dust coming from the vents every time the A/C or heater comes on? Is there a grimy coating on the grilles of the air registers that you can't wipe [...]

Do you know why Arizona doesn't use Daylight Savings Time? Here's why not from https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/2017/03/06/why-arizona-doesnt-observe-daylight-saving-time/98639074/ Excerpted from www.azcentral.com On Sunday, Nov. 4, at a time you will not arise to mark, the rest of the country rejoins a place Arizona never left: the land of standard time. Daylight-saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. with the [...]

Start with up to $1,250 in system rebates.* Save on a complete qualifying Lennox® home comfort system that includes a gas furnace or blower coil, an air conditioner or heat pump and thermostat. Enjoy additional product rebates when you purchase an iComfort® S30 ultra smart thermostat, iHarmony®zoning and a PureAir™ S system. Get an additional $150 rebate on [...]

7 Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips: 1. Plan your route in advance. 2. Wear comfy shoes. 3. Stay in well-lit areas. 4. Make sure all costumes are short. 5. Avoid masks. 6. Use flexible props. 7. Check your child's candy. 8. Trick-or-treating could take you several streets away from your house, which can cause sore legs and [...]

After an incredibly hot summer in Arizona, it has been nice to turn off the air conditioning and enjoy the fresh air from the outdoors. But, while your A/C may be headed into hibernation for the heating season, it’s not quite time to put it completely out of mind. Why does Alaskan Air Conditioning [...]

For maximum efficiency and cleaner indoor air, it’s important that your air filters are effective at trapping allergens and contaminants. MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value and is used to rate air filters. The higher the MERV number, the more efficient the air filter is at trapping allergens and other airborne particles. Higher MERV [...]

The cold weather reminds us it’s time to schedule fall maintenance on the HVAC and better prepare for winter. You can be sure your heating system will be tested during these cold months in Phoenix and Tucson and the air needs to be cleaner because you’ll be spending more time indoors! Here are the [...]

This week, Fox 10 Phoenix reported that The National Weather Service said the heavy rainfall this past week made the month of October Phoenix's wettest on record. The weather service said Phoenix had 1.32 inches of rain last Saturday for a total of 4.45 inches of rain so far in October...the highest ever recorded. [...]

The smell of burning dust inside your heating system is a common one. This should go away within the first hour of turning on your heat. However, if it doesn’t, there may be something else wrong. First, try replacing your air filter. It may be extremely full and unable to properly let the warm [...]

Did you know that heating the home accounts for about half of your winter’s utility bills? Replacing an inefficient, old heating system with a state-of-the-art new one will help decrease winter's utility bills. Explore your options by calling Alaskan Air Conditioning & Heating in Tempe, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and surrounding areas: Phoenix: (602) 529-5555. [...]

It's Energy Efficiency Day. #EEDay2018 On October 5, 2018 a growing network of advocates, companies, government agencies, utilities and others will showcase the benefits of efficiency during the third annual Energy Efficiency Day. What will you do to save energy and money? Learn more about how this day got started and how we can all do [...]

Pollen. Dust Mites. Mold. Pet Dander. There are so many particles and allergens that can enter through the duct system. Aeroseal your air ducts in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and the surrounding areas and eliminate these allergy-causing pollutants. Call Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating at (602) 529-5555 for more information. In Tucson, call (520) 815-5555 [...]