Why Your Furnace Would Smell And How We Can Help

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Your central heating furnace has been providing you with years of energy-efficient performance, but perhaps it’s acting up lately. There are various signs by which we can tell if a furnace is malfunctioning, and most of these signs require us to have sharp eyes and ears. Then there’s the occasional furnace smell that we can […]

Alaskan Cares Donates $5,000 to Kent’s Heart & Hope at 2022 5K Event

Kent Rhind was an amazing gift to the community and so was the 2022 “Run to Rescue” 5K Fitness Challenge event last weekend. Alaskan Air Conditioning was honored to be there as a sponsor. The mission of this Kent’s Heart & Hope is to provide support for public safety personnel with non-line of duty, sudden […]

Alaskan Cares Donates $5,000 to Wounded Warriors-Phoenix

Alaskan Air Conditioning is helping Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) transform the way America’s injured veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our community with a gift of $5,000. Wounded Warrier Project Phoenix helps veterans in so many way: combat stress recover, family support, financial education, mental wellness and more. Our gift will help WWP continue […]

How to Maintain your AC System

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One of the most critical systems in a home is air conditioning, as it provides a comfortable indoor living environment year-round regardless of outside temperatures. For the AC unit to reliably crank out the cool air, a few regular AC maintenance steps should be taken to keep the conditioned air system working its most efficiently, […]

Facts of Furnace Tune Ups

5 Common Myths About Heat Pumps

Important Facts about Furnace Tune-Ups Furnace Tune-Ups Improve Performance A modern furnace is a complicated piece of equipment. Over time, factors like mechanical stress, vibrations, and dust will affect its performance. An annual tune-up involves several preventative steps. Cleaning out accumulated dust Lubricating moving parts Changing the air filter Adjusting the burner< Full inspection of […]

The Importance of Duct Maintenance

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The ducts are a vital component of your HVAC system, but many homeowners neglect to maintain them. Preventative duct maintenance is always easier, less expensive, and less stressful than fixing a major problem, and adequately maintained ducts can improve the overall functioning of your HVAC system.   Comfortable Temperatures  When your HVAC system is in […]

Be Cool…And Other Reasons Why a Heat Pump is a Good Choice

Duct Cleaning in Improving Indoor Air Quality

Heat pumps are a great replacement option in climates where the temperature normally stays above 30 degrees fahrenheight. At this temperature and above, the heat pump can produce all of the heat needed to keep your family comfortable in the coldest Arizona days. Heat pumps also provide air conditioning as well as heat, as the […]

Monsoon Rains and Your Heat Pump

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“ARE THESE MONSOON RAINS AFFECTING THE OPERATION OF MY HVAC?” This is a question we’re getting quite frequently lately. The answer to that is “No…under normal circumstances, your system is safe from rain no matter how heavy it falls. But, what could affect the safe operation of your heat pump or refrigerated air conditioning system […]

4 Tips for Better Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation During Summertime

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Why Does Hot Weather Make Ventilation Difficult? While spot ventilation and natural ventilation have their place, these methods are easily overpowered by extreme heat. Additionally, they can worsen your home’s indoor air quality because they lack filtration mechanisms. Spot ventilation circulates existing indoor air pollutants and natural ventilation welcomes outdoor air pollutants. Together, these ventilation […]

4 Ways to Save on Energy Usage at Home

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News of pending electric company rate increases has some of us wondering how we can save money on our energy usage at home. Some of the best energy saving tactics are the ones that don’t require any sacrifice, like turning off the lights when you leave the room. Turning off computers and electronics when not […]