Serving Tucson and Phoenix Area Homeowners will excellent sales, service and HVAC replacements. Alaskan Air Conditioning & Heating is proud to serve home and business owners in Tucson, AZ, and in Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale and the surrounding areas of Phoenix. We pride ourselves on service excellence to all of our customers. But don’t take [...]

Alaskan Air Conditioning is providing advance notice that our offices will be closed on Labor Day, September 7, 2020. At this time, we'd like to say Thank You to our wonderful, dedicated and hard working staff. And, also to all of the medical workers, first responders, military and every hardworking American, "thank you!" Stay safe. [...]

Itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose, post nasal drip, hard time breathing…they’re all symptoms of severe allergies. “I take so many allergy meds because I always am sneezing, have a sore throat, and feel fatigued, too,” said one of our new customers when we discussed her desires for a new heat pump. “When my allergies are [...]

FILTER CHANGES EVERY MONTH DURING OUR EXTREME TEMPERATURES IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. HERE’S WHY: Dirty filters have negative effects on HVAC system efficiency.  Not only do they decrease the air flow through your equipment, hence reducing the capacity of the system, but it can also cause your coil to freeze up. And, a frozen coil [...]

The thing about HVAC and Plumbing contracting is that no one wants the bad news of learning they need a replacement. That news usually is followed by a big investment...in fact, a new heating and air conditioning system is one of the biggest you'll make to maintain a home. It stresses people out and we [...]

Are you noticing that your utility bills are higher than normal? Some of that is due to the extreme temperatures we been experiencing lately, but some of it may be due to an inefficient air conditioning system. If you’ve noticed incremental increases in your electric bill month after month, your A/C is likely the [...]

Here in our areas of Arizona, many of us look forward to monsoon season as a time when we can take a break from the scorching sun and super high temperatures. But, with its arrival, comes a significant lower air quality and rise in pollutants that trigger respiratory problems. Monsoon season is also the [...]

Monsoon season this year is on BLAST! Mother Nature is definitely delivering the blows: lightening, hail, winds and even a tornado in AZ this summer. This extreme weather can create major issues especially when hail, too much rain and wind, and lightning causes the HVAC to quit working. Hail can do damage to the [...]

We love our pets! But, having a pet can wreak havoc on the air conditioner and indoor air quality. It’s not uncommon for us at Alaskan Air Conditioning to get a call from a homeowner who has come home from work and the pets have destroyed the unit outside. Or, to visit a home [...]

There are many considerations to the question repair or replace when it comes to the cooling system. Here, Alaskan Air Conditioning lists some things you may not have thought about as you ponder this question. They are: Age: Most premium refrigerated air systems come with 10-year manufacturer warranty on major working parts. But, with [...]

If we’ve learned anything from our customers by being in the heating and cooling business for decades now, it’s that the customer wants a system that will operate efficiently for a very long time! A heating or cooling system is a significant investment, and we as much as our customers, want to get as [...]

Many people scratch their heads over the difference between a central air conditioning system and a heat pump system. They look very much alike and both do the same job: they provide heating and cooling. So, when does purchasing a heat pump make the most sense?   Among all the heat pump advantages, the main one [...]

A Wi-Fi thermostat connects to a home’s wireless network for optional control of the HVAC from a smart device such as your smartphone, tablet or computer. Homeowners can then use an app on their smartphones and tablets to check and adjust the temperature in their homes—whether home or not. Wi-Fi thermostats also offer more [...]

During the week of May 25-29, 2020, the Arizona Department of Health Services and the National Weather Service Offices in Arizona will join together to raise awareness during the 2020 Arizona Heat Awareness Week. The summer heat is here and with it comes triple-digit temperatures that last through September. Follow the state’s hashtags at [...]

As small business owners start returning to their commercial spaces, your HVAC equipment should be serviced and tested, according to experts at the Air Conditioning Contractors Association (ACCA). They highly recommend that BEFORE you reopen your business and customers start coming back, you really need to get your system checked for safety. We agree! [...]

An Alaskafication® of your air conditioner is like rolling back time to the day it was first installed. Our crew cleans, tightens, lubricates, vacuums, and shines up your AC so it can keep fighting the Arizona heat. Our Alaskafication® comes with a one year no breakdown guarantee. All Our technicians are dedicated to taking [...]

The postponement of tax filing for 2019 returns gives you more time to gather up receipts and ensure you get every tax credit you deserve. Did you install new air conditioning and heating last year? You can get up to a $500 credit for things that make your home more energy-efficient, such as air [...]

It is surprising to some of us just how poor our indoor air actually is. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air is about 2-5 times more polluted than the air outdoors. As we find ourselves spending more time indoors, the quality of our indoor air becomes more and more important to health [...]

Today, we got an emergency call from a homeowner saying, “I think my heat pump waterlogged!” It's unlikely due the the small amount of rain we actually get here in our area of AZ. But, it is also possible that she may be right. It happens from time to time. Especially after a bad [...]