Be Cool…And Other Reasons Why a Heat Pump is a Good Choice
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
“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
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
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 […]
A/C Not Cooling? Try This…
A/C not cooling? There could be several reason why. First, to get it working again, try troubleshooting steps that you can do yourself: Change your air filter. Clogged filters are an HVAC systems worst enemy and cause for 80% of all service calls. A clogged filter makes your A/C system have to work twice as […]
A/C is Blowing but Not Cooling? That’s a Problem in This Heat
Few things are worse this time of year than an air conditioner that’s not cooling. There could be many reasons why this is happening but it’s hard to diagnose through the Alaskan Air Conditioning blogspot. Here are a few things you can do to troubleshoot your HVAC system if your AC is not blowing cold […]
Don’t Forget the “V” When Buying New HVAC
HVAC is an acronym for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. Many of us know that. But, do you know what “ventilation” is or what it does? Most do not so let’s clear the air! (See what we did there?) lol Modern homes are mostly designed with efficient insulation and sealing to create a tight envelope […]
Alaskan Air Conditioning & Heating Wins 2020 Lennox Centurion Dealer Award
We have exciting news at Alaskan Air Conditioning and Heating. Our company has named a 2020 Centurion Award Winner by Lennox Corporation. The prestigious Centurion Award is only given to the Top 5% of heating and cooling contractors who are committed to excellence in sales and service of Lennox heating, cooling and indoor air quality […]
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Rules
Working with A/C refrigerant is only legal by certified contracting professionals. There are many consequences for those who do so without the proper training and legal approvals. Some of those consequences can greatly affect the health of you, your family and the environment. The others include the consequences of breaking the law. Learn, here, the […]
How to Prepare For More Dirt, Dust and Pollen?
Springtime in Arizona is a land of breathtaking blooming desert plants and unfortunately, very strong, windy, dirty storms. Not only does it affect driving, it can really affect the airflow in your HVAC system. One question we always get at Alaskan Air Conditioning, is “what are these storms doing to my heat pump unit?” The […]