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Thermostats have been around as long as mechanical heating and cooling systems, but today’s versions are more than just control panels for the furnace and air conditioner. Wi-Fi thermostats are equipped with extras that help you maximize comfort, safety, and efficiency. Here’s how you’ll benefit if you install a smart thermostat in your Phoenix home.…

Decorating for Christmas is a fun tradition for many! While lights and other holiday decorations can add a festive appeal to your Arizona home this Christmas season, electrical safety should always come first. Minimize the risk of fire and electric shock with these 12 electrical and lighting safety tips for Christmas. Buy the right tree:…

When it comes to taking care of your home, there are a few different things to consider. Some of the most popular tasks include, but are not limited to, power washing your walkway, repainting your kitchen, or purchasing new furniture for your living room. But what about scheduling an AC tune-up for your HVAC unit? Sure, that…

It is very important that homeowners choose the most appropriate wood for their fireplace which is an alternative to space heaters. Firewood consist of water and newly cut wood can hold as much as 45% water inside. Therefore, all firewood is not considered good for burning firewood for your fireplace. Knowing which firewood is the…

Your outdoor air conditioning unit experiences a lot of wear and tear. With storms, wind, and snow, your unit gets dirty very quickly. Don’t forget the heat! If your unit gets a lot of the hot sun, basic parts experience wear very quickly. It’s important to keep your outdoor unit clean to help prevent the…

Phoenix Furnace Tune-Up Temperatures may be rising, but winter is still in full swing, with temperatures still chilly enough at night or in the early morning for the heat to be turned on. Now that winter is nearing an end, however, it’s time to think about making sure your heating unit performs well come next fall.…

Last week ABC15 welcomed Penguin Air, Plumbing & Electrical General Manager Jay Kline to a new series, Tips of the Toolbox, which will air every Wednesday at 9 a.m. on Sonoran Living. Each week Jay will be discussing tips for you to save energy and money in your home. In this segment, Jay discusses the…

There are those that believe that by installing a larger air conditioning unit, your cooling comfort will increase. However, we want to dispel that myth right now. Actually, a room air conditioner that’s too large for the amount of square footage it’s supposed to cover will cool less efficiently than a properly sized unit. This…

One of the most crucial parts about being comfortable indoors is to have moving air. Sometimes, it doesn’t even need to be cooled air, just moving. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to use fans. Whether it’s a box fan, a stand fan or a ceiling fan, the circulating air can make…

Well Arizonans, the winter went pretty easy on us. Temperatures didn’t plunge too far onto the dark side, which was great, but we may be in for a scorcher of a summer! The Valley of the Sun and Phoenix-metro area can be the hottest. Air conditioning bills can be high. Here are a few ways that…