Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.
Continue ReadingIt is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank.
Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed.
Continue ReadingMost homes in California and across the country are well-insulated, helping your heating and cooling system run more efficiently.
Continue ReadingYour air conditioner lives in your home full time—why not get acquainted with it?
Continue ReadingHumidity isn’t just hard on your body—it’s hard on your Laguna Hills home. Damp surfaces are a picnic party for unwelcome guests like mildew, mold, cockroaches, and mites. Excessive humidity weakens wood and leads to rotting. It also lowers your indoor air quality (IAQ).
Continue ReadingZone controls are a series of dampers retrofitted in your ductwork, coupled with thermostats. They block or permit air from entering customized zones throughout your home. Zoning allows you to control different temperatures in different parts of your home.
Continue ReadingOur Phoenix Air Conditioning & Heating team can help you learn more about current split-system models as well as help you evaluate whether your current system requires repair or replacement.
Continue ReadingA ductless heating and cooling system, or a mini split, is a splendid choice for your Laguna Hills home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and you can enjoy them all for years to come if you maintain the system on a consistent basis.
Continue ReadingSEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your California air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump.
Continue ReadingAt Phoenix Air Conditioning & Heating, we take great care to recommend HVAC equipment that fits your California home like a glove. Let’s learn about the correct way to determine the right-sized furnace for your property.
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