It’s cold in Arizona! If you’re without heat and in need of a repair or replacement, give Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating a call at 602-529-5555 in the Phoenix area. In Tuscon, call us at 520-815-5555. FINANCING AVAILABLE!
Happy New Year!
In observance of the New Year’s holiday, Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. We will reopen January 2nd.
If you are in need of emergency services, call us at 602-529-5555 in the Phoenix area and 520-815-5555 in Tucson.
At this time, we wish to say thank you for choosing us as your trusted HVAC contractor in the Phoenix area. From all of us at Alaskan, we wish you a happy and safe New Year’s holiday.
Hurry…Your 2018 Rebate Incentives for HVAC Services Are About to Expire!
Did you know that there are a number of rebate incentive for residential energy efficiency installations available in Arizona through the utility companies? It’s true. 2018 offers several incentive programs, making this a great year to invest in a new HVAC system. It’s not too late to get scheduled!
Tucson Energy (TEP) is offering residential customers several rebates and discounts for a variety of energy-saving products and services. Some of the incentives you will enjoy come from installing smart thermostat, installing a qualifying heat pump system, or duct sealing. To learn more about TEP incentives, visit: https://www.tep.com/rebates/
Arizona Public Service Company (APS) is offering you a variety of options to save energy — and money — with their energy-efficiency rebate program. Get your incentive today by ordering an installation of a smart thermostat or having an energy audit inspection. Learn more here: https://www.aps.com/en/Residential/Save-Money-and-Energy/Your-Energy-Your-Options
Installation of the higher efficiency are encouraged through these programs to not only protect our natural resources, but to also help save homeowners money on utility costs.
As a contracting company providing high efficiency systems in Tucson and the Phoenix areas, Alaskan Air is a part of a global energy savings solution! Be part of the solution, too. Let us tell you how!
For a free new high efficiency system estimate, duct sealing, or installations of smart thermostats that qualify for rebate incentives, call us. Or, visit us at https://www.alaskanac.com/
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and All Through the House…
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When considering your comfort “all through the house,” Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating is thinking about more than just the thermostat on the wall or the condensing unit outside. Your comfort is not only designed in the HVAC system itself, but “all through the house.” Here’s how our equipment, services and installation consider the ENTIRE home to provide you and your family with TOTAL COMFORT including energy savings and better health and safety.
Family room:
Clean air in the spaces where you spend the most time is critical to your good health and more comfort. The family room, especially, is one of those rooms where healthy clean air should be very important. Why? Because you probably spend as much time there as anywhere in your home.
Many of us attribute our sneezing and runny noses to allergies caused by outdoor seasonal triggers, yet the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has determined that the air inside can be at minimum 2 to 5 times more polluted than outside. Yet, many tend to think that the system pumping that air in our home, the HVAC, as a only means to cool a room when it’s hot or heat a room when it’s cold. But, a well-designed system does more than pump cold and hot air into our space. It provides the clean air and maintains a consistent temperature to promote healthy indoor air quality. We have add-on’s to improve the quality of air for your healthiest living equipment and ductwork. Ask Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating about our many indoor air quality solutions including UV lights, filter change services, air cleaners and purifiers, and more! Also, when you forego routine HVAC maintenance, pollutants can get trapped inside your equipment and ductwork. Ask Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating about our many indoor air quality solutions.
Guest bedroom:
For some reason, we all have that room that is too hot or too cold. It can be embarrassing when guests ask how to make it more comfortable and you don’t have the answer. It’s most likely a problem in the air ducts. Much like a person’s heart can’t pump blood to the body without the help of arteries and veins, your heating and air conditioning can’t deliver comfortable air to your home without the help of air ducts. Our comprehensive duct inspection will determine if you need duct sealing or a bit of duct reconstruction to help the air flow better into the rooms that are just not comfortable. But, no worries, we do both! For more information on duct services, call Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating.
Kitchen:
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where we all want to hang out…unless odors, moisture and other pollutants from poor ventilation and/or dirty ducts and the home systems in it make that space undesirable. If that is the case in your kitchen, ask us about a better ventilation system. Whole House Ventilation Systems exchange polluted indoor air for cleaner outdoor air, without changing the temperature of your home. It’s a great solution for the problems a poorly constructed kitchen may cause.
Bonus room:
Too many days this room goes unused because it doesn’t have a heating or cooling solution. Ductless min-splits can give you your favorite space back all year long! Ductless mini-splits offer homeowners a cost-effective, energy efficient way to heat and cool challenging small to medium-sized spaces. Ductless systems are perfect for room additions, enclosed patios, garages, and bonus rooms without space for duct work (or has inadequate duct work.) Ductless mini-splits are a quick and easy installation; in most cases taking only a day to install. For a free estimate on the ductless min-split system right for your space, call Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating.
Hallway:
CO/smoke detectors save lives! It’s that simple. Every home should have two or more of these to ensure the safety of your family. Not only is it important to regularly maintain your carbon monoxide detectors by testing the batteries, it is also important to install them in the right locations in your home. Carbon monoxide detectors should be installed in or near rooms where there is a possibility of a threat so that CO can be detected at its earliest release. That’s anywhere you have something that has potential to combust in the home—near a furnace closet, fireplace, washer, dryer, etc. For a safety evaluation of your home for potential CO leaks and/or smoke dangers, call Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating. We’ll recommend and install the right monitors for your home.
Attics and the ductwork:
According to EnergyStar, the average home loses about 20% of its airflow to leaks, holes, and poor connections in their ductwork and to the attic, if you have one. Those leaks cost you money…in higher utility bills! Repair and proper sealing from Alaskan Air Conditioning can eliminate that air loss and keep your home more comfortable. Read more about the benefits of Aeroseal® Duct Sealing to seal the leaks that are costing you in efficiency and comfort here.
Eliminate “creatures who stir” and provide the comfort your guests will want to come home to time and time again with our solutions.Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating: Your best choice contractor when considering a WHOLE HOUSE COMFORT SOLUTION.
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Programming That Programmable Thermostat
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Spending the small amount of money that is needed for a programmable thermostat can be one of the most money-smart investments you can make for your home. Why? You can expect to enjoy additional energy savings that would be reflected in a lower utility bill.
It is proven that through the proper use of a programmable thermostat, a homeowner can save about $180 every year in energy costs. But, programming a programmable thermostat can be a little daunting if you’ve never done it before. First, you have to buy the right program thermostat and there are 4 types each with its own scheduling capabilities. You’ll need a program for both the cooler months and the warmer months. The options include:
- 7-day programming.Best for individuals or families with erratic schedules, since this is the most flexible option. It lets you program a different heating/cooling schedule for each day of the week.
- 5-1-1 programming.One heating/cooling schedule for the week, plus you can schedule a different heating/cooling plan for Saturday and Sunday.
- 5-2 programming.Same as 5-1-1 programming, except Saturday and Sunday will have the same heating/cooling plan.
- 1-week programming.You can only set one heating/cooling plan that will be repeated daily for the entire week.
Next, you’ll want to set the options. Some of those options include:
- Wake time
- Sleep time
- Leave time
- Return time
The Department of Energy suggests the following settings as an energy-saving rule of thumb:
- Keep the temperature set at its energy savings set-points for long periods of time (at least eight hours), for example, during the day, when no one is at home, and through the night, after bedtime.
- All thermostats let you temporarily make an area warmer or cooler, without erasing the pre-set programming. This override is cancelled automatically at the next program period. You use more energy (and end up paying more on energy bills) if you consistently “hold” or over-ride the pre-programmed settings.
- Units typically have two types of hold features: (a) hold/permanent/vacation; (b) temporary. Avoid using the hold/permanent/vacation feature to manage day to day temperature settings. “Hold” or “vacation” features are best when you’re planning to be away for an extended period. Set this feature at a constant, efficient temperature (i.e. several degrees warmer temperature in summer, several degrees cooler during winter), when going away for the weekend or on vacation. You’ll waste energy and money if you leave the “hold” feature at the comfort setting while you’re away.
- Cranking your unit up to 90 degrees or down to 40 degrees, for example, will not heat or cool your house any faster. Most thermostats begin to heat or cool at a set time, to reach set-point temperatures sometime thereafter. Units with adaptive (smart/intelligent) recovery features are an exception to this rule – Adaptive recovery units are constantly calculating the amount of time required to heat or cool the house, so that it reaches that temperature when the homeowner programmed it. By “examining” the performance of the past few days the thermostat can keep track of the seasons. In this way, your house is always at the comfort levels when occupied, but saving the most energy when unoccupied.
- Many homes use just one thermostat to control the whole house. If your home has multiple heating or cooling zones, you’ll need a programmed setback thermostat for each zone to maximize comfort, convenience and energy savings throughout the house.
- If your programmable thermostat runs on batteries, don’t forget to change the batteries each year. Some units will indicate when batteries must be changed.
Here are some season settings you may also consider using for the greatest energy savings:
Winter months:
- For the hours you’re home and awake, program the temp to 68°F.
- Lower at least 10 degrees for the hours you’re asleep or out of the house.
Summer months:
- For the hours you’re home, program air conditioning to 78°F.
- For the days you don’t need cooling, manually shut off the AC. Keep in mind, it will kick back on if the house gets too warm.
- Program it to be warmer than usual when you’re out of the house.
- Here are a few programming timing tips that can help you create the best set-it-and-forget-it heating and cooling schedule for your home:
- Shut down heat or air conditioning 20 to 30 minutes before you leave home each day.
- Turn on heat or air conditioning 20 to 30 minutes before you come home each day.
- Reduce the heating or cooling 60 minutes before you go to sleep each night.
- Increase heating or cooling about 30 minutes before you wake up each morning.
- Spend time tweaking your program for a few days to make sure it feels right.
When used correctly, programmable thermostats are touted as saving the homeowner 10-30% on their heating and cooling bills. To order an installation of a programmable thermostat that fits your system and lifestyle, contact the professionals at Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating at
*According to EnergyStar.gov
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Give Gifts of HVAC Efficiency and Utility Savings
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 “that keeps on giving” all year long, consider the gift of HVAC. Here’s some great gift ideas that any recipient would appreciate for its efficiency and utility savings:
- Annual Maintenance Program: Servicing the HVAC two times a year will ensure that your system continues to operate smoothly and efficiency for many years to come. Maintenance in the spring on the air conditioning prepares it for our hot summers. Maintenance again in the fall gives you peace of mind that your heating system isn’t emitting dangerous carbon monoxide and continues to provide the warmth you desire. Sign up the one on your list and we’ll even schedule their first maintenance check: a 30-point heating precision tune-up!
- Wi-Fi Smart or Programmable Thermostat Installation: Smart stats first learn your occupancy patterns, then program themselves for a homeowner’s greatest utility savings. They also offer invaluable away-from-home access when you travel or have to be away. Alerts to your smart phone lets you know when something isn’t right. These features provide more comfort, savings and safety!
- Air Cleaner: In the battle to beat indoor air pollution, there are many air filtration options to choose from. One of the most effective, and arguably the most impressive air filtration option is an electronic air cleaner. It literally electrocutes pollutants out of your home’s air. And, they operate using less energy than a 40 watt light bulb!
- Duct Cleaning: Who doesn’t want to have their air ducts cleaned…especially in our dirty, dusty city??!!! Air ducts commonly house pollen, pet dander, dead insects, and rodent droppings. These gross contaminants affect the air being forced into your living spaces. In fact, some health issues may be directly related to the pollutants, mold and other irritants found inside a home’s air ducts. Give the gift of duct cleaning and show you really care!
Sensible gifts of HVAC maintenance, efficiency, savings and safety could be just what your loved one wants or needs! Call us to quote or get something scheduled for the ones on your list…and we’ll even put a bow on it! Call Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating in the Phoenix area at (602) 529-5555, or in the Tucson area at (520) 815-5555.
Carbon Monoxide in the Fireplace
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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 fireplace with the onset of cooler air. And, while fireplaces seem to be a home system that require very little maintenance, it can have unexpected problems and emit dangerous carbon monoxide. In fact, more than than 20,000 Americans are treated in emergency rooms and 400 die each year from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning linked to malfunctioning fireplaces, according to statistics from the Center for Disease Control.
The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. CO symptoms are often described as “flu-like,” but people who are sleeping or incapacitated can die from CO poisoning before they have symptoms. The elderly, people with chronic heart disease, anemia, or breathing problems are especially at risk.
The easiest ways to catch a carbon monoxide leak early is:
- Have several CO detectors installed throughout your home. Install a battery-operated CO detector (or one with a battery backup) in your home. Place the detector where it’s alarm will wake you up, such as outside your bedroom. Don’t put the alarm in the garage, furnace room, near a fireplace or in the kitchen. Also, don’t put it near a window or door – where fresh air could cause a misleadingly low reading – or behind the drapes or furniture that could block the air flow. Replace the battery every year and the CO detector every five years.
- Have your chimney and/or fireplace inspected at least every other year to ensure the flue hasn’t broken down or it hasn’t gotten clogged with soot or creosote whereby it would emit dangerous CO.
- Have your heating system inspected every year. Some of us don’t have furnaces in our homes, but if you do, make sure you have your fall preventive maintenance.
- Do not use portable chemical heaters, including camp heaters,…EVER!
- Do not leave your automobile or other gas appliances running in a closed garage.
For more information on the safety of home systems and other helpful tips, follow us here on our blog. https://www.alaskanac.com/blog/
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Simple Things You Can Do to Save on Energy Consumption
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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 devices when they aren’t in use, such as cell phone chargers; computers and printers…even the coffee maker. At any time these are plugged in, they are using energy. And, like dad always said, “turn off the darn lights when you leave the room!”
- Consider using a power strip. “Phantom loads,” or the electricity used by electronics when they are turned off or in standby mode, are a major source of energy waste. Completely turning them off save a lot of energy. Power strips can turn off many appliances at once.
- Put your computer in sleep mode and power down video game consoles when not in use.
- Upgrade to energy-efficient light bulbs for maximum savings on electricity used to light a home.
- Use a programmable or smart Wi-Fi thermostat to for your heating and cooling system. These controls are your best way to save on the biggest energy sucker in your home. (Heating and cooling a home accounts for about half of your electric bill, according to many energy researchers).
- Upgrade your HVAC to an energy efficient model. The higher the SEER of the air conditioning unit, the greater you’ll save. Call us to quote a new system for you.
- When replacing appliances, consider Energy Star products. On average, appliances are responsible for 13% of your total household energy use. Energy Star products have been tested, approved and endorsed to meet the strictest efficiency standards for energy savings.
- Consolidate laundry loads. The dryer is a huge energy sucker. Don’t run it to dry two to three items of laundry. Wait until you have a full load.
- Evaluate your insulation and windows. Adding insulation and changing out windows to energy efficient models can help save energy.
While some home systems are necessary and contribute to unavoidable energy usage (like the heating and cooling of a home), there are several simple and convenient strategies that will help you decrease consumption with others less significant.
Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating challenges you to count the number of devices and appliances in your home to see where your energy usage is going. We also challenge you to reduce consumption AND reduce your utility bills. Make it a resolution for the New Year…and tell us about it. We’d love to know how you save! Comment here.
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8 Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
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 holiday season with your friends and family, here are 8 tips, from fire safety to fall protection, to keep in mind as you deck halls:
- Keep live trees away from heat sources. Place your Christmas tree at least 30 feet away from the fireplace or other heating sources. Keep a fire extinguisher near your tree. Live trees are highly flammable when they start to dry out. Check the water level every other day to ensure proper hydration. Better yet, consider buying a fake tree. And, if you do, make sure it’s labeled “fire resistant”.
- Prevent falls. You’ll want to prevent tripping by placing cords and decorations in low-traffic areas where they won’t be walked on. Also, when stringing lights and decorations above your normal reach, make sure you use a proper ladder with someone supporting the base. When decorating outside, keep ladders and decorations away from overhead power lines. More accidents from ladders happen this time of year than any other month.
- Double-check your lights for safety. Replace any lights with frayed wires, broken sockets, and loose connections. Christmas lights alone aren’t a fire hazard. However, holiday decorators should avoid overloading extension cords and electrical sockets with tree light strands in case of a short circuit. That is where the danger lies. NOTE: Lights should be approved by Underwriters Laboratory. “UL” will be clearly displayed on the tag, signifying the product has been inspected for potential safety hazards. Red UL marks indicate the lights are safe for indoor/outdoor use, and green UL marks indicate the lights are only safe for indoor use.
- Power down before you turn in. Turn off all lights when you go to bed and before leaving the house to avoid any chance that a short circuit could start an electrical fire. Using a timer to schedule lights if a great way to take care of this.
- Be extreme cautious when using candles. Candles are used in many holiday festivities for every kind of celebration. The top 3 days for candle fire are Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, according to FEMA. Keep candles on a sturdy base to prevent tipping. Never leave a lit candle unattended. And, keep them out of reach of small children.
- For the most safety, use unbreakable ornaments. If you have crystal or glass or fragile ornaments, place them out of reach from pets and kids. Cuts can become infected and really cause pain and harm.
- Keep children safe from outlets. If you have children in your home, use safety caps on all electrical outlets that are not in use to prevent shock. This is a protection that should take place all of the time, not just during the holidays.
- Consider your pets when displaying poisonous plants. While pretty and a part of many holiday decors, poinsettias are poisonous when consumed, so keep them out of reach of your pets.
Why Wi-FI? Why Not!
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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 doesn’t just help ease your budget, it can provide more convenience, more comfort and more control. Consider these features of a smart Wi-Fi thermostat:
Geofencing for Reduced Energy Usage
This feature of smart thermostat uses a smart phone’s GPS chip to establish a perimeter around your home. When you leave, you presumably no longer need to heat and cool your home…or you can at least have the thermostat adjust the temperature so that it’s not running unnecessarily. When you return home and cross the perimeter again, your HVAC system will kick into action so your house is comfortable by the time you walk in the door.
Learns Your Schedule and Programs Itself
Programmable thermostats were the first to boast energy savings. But, do you know that only 18% of all programmable thermostats even get “programmed”? It true and it’s because programming a thermostat is no easy task. Most folks want to set and forget it. With smart thermostats, the most sophisticated feature has to be the self-programming and scheduling. By virtually understanding occupancy and routines, smart thermostats learn your patterns for energy usage can program themselves for your greatest energy savings. Many provide monthly reports to your email that tell you about your usage increases and/or decreases and make suggestions for improvement. Armed with that information, a homeowner has ability to reduce energy usage by as much as 30%.
Remote Control for ‘Away-from-Home’ Access
Wi-Fi features of the smart thermostats all include control from an App. This means you have complete access to the thermostat anywhere you have connectivity to your smart phone or tablet where the App is located. This permits control of your thermostat from afar: you can check in and adjust the temperature, turn the HVAC system off, reprogram it for a scheduled change and do anything you could do by being at the thermostat.
Additional Indoor Sensors for More ‘Whole House’ Comfort
Most smart thermostats now come with (or you can add on) indoor air sensors. Before, most old thermostats measured and controlled a home’s temperature in just that one spot–where the thermostat was located. Trouble is, that spot was usually in a hallway or somewhere else that you never spent any time in. Now, smart sensors allow you to set the temperature of the home from multiple rooms in your home, so you’ll always be comfortable where you are spending your time.
Smart Home System Integration
Every Wi-Fi thermostat comes with an App so you can control it with your smartphone or tablet, but the best models can also be integrated with other smart-home devices and broader smart-home systems. This can range from being able to adjust the temperature with a voice command via an Amazon Echo or Google Home digital assistant, to linking to your CO/smoke detector so that your HVAC system automatically turns off when fire is detected, preventing CO or smoke from being circulated throughout your home. Other options to consider include tie-ins with cameras and home security systems. The Wi-Fi thermostat becomes just one product within an entire eco-system of your smart home…all controlled from the same App.
Many of our higher efficiency replacement HVAC system come standard with a Wi-Fi thermostat. Or, if you want to replace your old one with a new smart model, give Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating a call.
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