Air Conditioning Articles

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.

When your air conditioner (AC) is running at peak efficiency, you win. Not only will your electric bills in Arizona be cheaper––your AC system will last longer. Plus, your equipment will be operating at its best, so you will experience maximum comfort.

Aside from the professionals, like ours at Reliance Heating & Cooling, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components?

The DOE says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill here in Arizona. We take energy efficiency seriously.

It’s a hot day outdoors, and you are inside your Phoenix home waiting for your air conditioning (AC) system to kick into full gear.

In fact, you can save between 5 and 15 percent of the energy used for your air conditioning by changing your filter in combination with other energy-saving actions.

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Phoenix without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Arizona home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold. 

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC).

Though air conditioners are a major part of modern life, they hold many secrets few people know about.

Very few central air conditioners (AC) are whisper-silent. A certain amount of noise coming from your ductwork is not uncommon. It is normal to hear the blowers spinning, among other parts of the cooling process. 

When you are in the middle of summer, it can be difficult to keep heat out of your Phoenix home even if you have your central air conditioning system going full blast. Our team at Reliance Heating & Air Conditioning wants to help you prevent heat from building up inside your home as much as possible so that your air conditioner can be more effective and efficient. Here are some tips to consider.

It’s summertime in Arizona. The team at Reliance Heating & Air Conditioning hopes you find time to relax with friends and family, taking in the beautiful sunny days.

At Reliance Heating & Air Conditioning, we understand that depending on your air conditioner to run efficiently is crucial to helping you get the good night’s sleep you deserve.

Close your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your home and causing your AC to use more energy.

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up.

Do I Really Need an AC Tune-Up? Home ownership comes with a great deal of responsibilities and an ever-growing to-do list. Add to that the responsibilities of a career and a family, and you see why modern life runs at a constant, fast pace here in . It’s easy to bump things like an air…

In the heat of the summer, it’s easy to assume that bigger is better when it comes to air conditioning (AC) systems. Obviously, if you have an air conditioner that’s too small in your Glendale home, you will not be able to keep your temperatures consistently low even if the unit is running constantly.

Our Reliance Heating & Air Conditioning 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.

Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past. In the springtime, considering how you can reduce your energy bills is always a great idea.

When it’s time to invest in a major home appliance like an air conditioner (AC), you want to be well informed. The good news is technology has made it easy to gather a great deal of information in a short period of time. The bad news is there are so many makes and models of air conditioners available, the entire process can get quickly overwhelming.

When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do?

If your air conditioner stops blowing cool air or stops all together, check to see if your indoor unit is frozen. What exactly will that look like? A freeze up is when a layer of ice forms on the outside of your air conditioning unit. It can look a bit disconcerting, but don’t panic. It’s…