Living in Arizona, your HVAC system becomes more than just an appliance. It’s a lifeline to comfort during atmospheric river winter storms and monsoon thunderstorm summers. So, this Valentine’s Day, why not ditch the chocolates and roses for a gesture your HVAC will truly appreciate? Here are six ways to show your system some love and ensure it keeps you comfortable all year long.

1. Filter First Dates:

Just like you wouldn’t take someone special out without prepping, don’t let your HVAC face the dust bunnies alone. Replace air filters monthly during peak seasons (spring and summer) and at least every two to three months otherwise. You can think of it as clearing the path for smoother airflow and better performance.

2. Schedule a Spa Day (Inspection):

Treat your HVAC to a professional inspection at least twice a year. Like a good massage therapist, your experienced local technician will identify any potential issues before they turn into full-blown meltdowns, saving you money and heartache down the line.

3. Clear the Clutter Around the Vents:

Don’t smother your loved one! Vents need open airways to breathe and circulate air. Remove furniture, curtains, throw rugs, or anything else blocking them.

4. Embrace the Thermostat Dance:

Don’t crank the thermostat down to sub-arctic levels during summertime nor blasting waves of heat during wintertime. It may seem romantic, but it stresses your system and skyrockets your energy bills. Aim for sensible bill-friendly temps and adjust your clothing for a more energy-efficient love affair.

5. Seal the Cracks to Keep the Love In:

Drafty windows and doors are like letting your cool air elope with Mr. Sun during warmer months. Seal air leaks around windows, doors, and other openings to prevent precious cool air from escaping. This will keep your love affair with comfortable temperatures burning bright.

6. Invest in Smart Upgrades:

Consider upgrading to a programmable thermostat if you haven’t already done so and a more energy-efficient HVAC system. Whispering sweet nothings to your thermostat or outdated HVAC system won’t lower your energy bills.

With these small acts of love, your HVAC system will know you truly care, ensuring a long and happy relationship filled with cool comfort in the summer and warm love in the winter. Call us today for all your servicing needs at 480-968-5652 to schedule an appointment. Happy Valentine’s Day from your family at Bruce’s Air Conditioning & Heating!

When it comes to new home construction, Phoenix metro is one of the busiest regions in the United States. The forecast is for a steady increase in population over the next decade, making our region one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S. With this exponential growth, one thing is for certain. All those incoming families need homes to live in and plenty of air conditioning. If you are in the process of having a new house built, remodeling, or buying a new home for your family, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and ensure your HVAC needs are given the attention they deserve.

HVAC Systems May Not Be a Top Developer Priority

When it comes to designing new homes, architects and builders tend to focus on current trends and eye-catching options like open floor plans, big chef-friendly kitchens, and sizable family great rooms. Formal dining rooms and separate living rooms are becoming relics of the past. Hidden HVAC systems often take a back seat in terms of design and specifications. However, when the summer temperatures hit triple digits in the Valley of the Sun, nothing will seem more important than the air conditioning in your new home.

Consult with Our Experts Before Construction or Remodeling Starts

If you are in the design phase of your new home project, consider giving your local HVAC experts at Bruce’s Air Conditioning & Heating a call. Our staff has the experience, knowledge, and expertise that builders simply don’t have. Often, a simple HVAC design or engineering recommendation can save loads of expense down the road. Also, if you are buying a new home or remodeling, it’s a great idea to have us perform an inspection before you purchase or begin remodeling so we can inform you of the current state and efficiency of your HVAC system. We can help you in all phases of assessing, choosing, and designing an HVAC system.

The Right HVAC System Will Give You Years of Comfort in Your New Home

Choosing the best HVAC system for your new home and the right contractor for installation are crucial decisions you’ll need to make. Why not give us a call today at 480-968-5652 and we’ll be happy to help you decide what’s right for you and your home. This can be one of the best gifts you can give your family in 2024.

Connecting with family, friends, and neighbors on Thanksgiving Day is one of the most special times of the year. Of course, this holiday brings to mind thoughts of eating savory turkey, gravy, stuffing, cranberries, rolls, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie, and other beloved holiday side dishes. So many delicious foods to enjoy! Americans like recreating the same Thanksgiving menu year after year as a tradition. Along with celebrating the beauty and bounty of the fall season, you’ll want to make sure your HVAC system is running impeccably, so it’s ready for the festivities. With these simple tips, you can be confident that you won’t have a malfunction that ruins your celebration.

Replace or Clean Air Filters

When was the last time you replaced or cleaned your HVAC air filters? This one easy task will not only improve the quality of your indoor air, but it will also extend your HVAC system lifespan. Remember to buy the right size air filter to maintain optimal air flow.

Learn How to Use Your Programmable or Smart Thermostat

If you already have a programmable or smart thermostat you can change the settings specifically for Thanksgiving. If you don’t know how to program it, take a few minutes to learn how to program temperature settings when you’re at home, away, sleeping, and for eco saving modes. You’ll want to set the heat temperature a few degrees lower on Thanksgiving when they’ll be additional guests over.

Clear Space Around Heating Equipment and Vents

For most of the year, you’re not thinking about heating your house. If you haven’t already done so, you’ll want to change the thermostat setting to heat or heat and air conditioning at some point before Thanksgiving Day. Before you do, you’ll want to make sure all flammable materials, including books, blankets, decorations, and area rugs are away from heating equipment and air vents.

Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

House fires and carbon monoxide leaks increase significantly during cooler months. Take a few moments to make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning and replace batteries if they haven’t been changed in a year. Remember, carbon monoxide isn’t detectable by sight or smell.

Your Holiday HVAC Services Partner

At Bruce’s Air Conditioning & Heating, we’re here for you throughout the holidays and all year long. With 24/7 emergency service, we’re only a call away when you need us. Call us at 480-968-5652. Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s Halloween season in Arizona, and you’ve been busy as a goblin preparing for the fun-filled evening. Between carving pumpkins, setting out black cat, ghost, and skeleton decorations, and hanging cobwebs on shrubs, trees, doors, and windows, you’re ready to pass out candy to all the neighborhood families and pets dressed up for Halloween. In other words, you don’t need any unplanned HVAC problems.

Treat the Air Filters

The HVAC air filter traps airborne like dust, dander, dirt, and other debris and keeps it from blocking the blower and clogging up the coils. Clogged coils can’t cool or heat air passing over them, meaning damage can occur to your system. Change out the air filter to help the HVAC run more efficiently and enjoy a longer lifespan to celebrate future Halloween holidays.

Spice Up the Thermostat

Halloween day and night can mean temperature fluctuations both indoors and outside. You’ll want to keep your HVAC system happy by reviewing the thermostat settings. Having a smart or programmable thermostat will make this task even easier as it can accommodate spikes and drops in temperature. If it’s going to be warm, you’ll want to set the thermostat a few degrees higher so that air-conditioned air isn’t blowing outside every time the door is opened for trick-or-treaters.

Keep Jack-o-Lanterns Off the HVAC

Hanging decorations outside is a long-standing Halloween tradition. But you’ll want to keep any decorations far away from the HVAC unit outdoors. Adornments on any HVAC components can result in blocked airflow or even compressor damage. You’ll need help from your local professionals to rectify these problems which can be costly.

Don’t Scare Any Air Vents

It may seem like a good idea to decorate air vents with Halloween themed items. Decorations or home furnishings shouldn’t be blocking or covering any air vents indoors. This can lead to improper air circulation or even blocked airflow.

Flames Can Be Frightening

Flammable items should be kept far away from any HVAC components. Wax candles used for Halloween decorations are highly flammable. You may want to look into safer alternatives like battery-powered candles, small flashlights, or solar candles.

Avoid Halloween HVAC Hiccups by Contacting Bruce’s

Make sure your HVAC is working at top performance levels and not bumping into anything scary. Call your professionals at Bruce’s Air Conditioning & Heating to inspect, service, repair, or replace your HVAC system at 480-968-5652. Have a frighteningly safe and fun Halloween

Your HVAC system includes hidden ductwork that’s dedicated to circulating air throughout your home. Ductwork consists of pipes or ducts that transport heated or cooled air from the central heating and cooling unit throughout your home. This allows your thermostat to control temperature and humidity levels in different areas of your home. Many Valley of the Sun homeowners are unaware that an HVAC system’s air ducts play a vital role in comfort and energy efficiency.

Air duct problems can lead to reduced indoor air quality, hot and cold spots in rooms, loud noises, little or no air flow, and higher energy bills. The following are some of the most common air duct problems homeowners can experience.

Flawed Design

You may be surprised to learn that many homes are built with a problematic layout of air ductwork. This is commonly seen when air must run through an extended area of the attic. This situation can be corrected by redirecting ducts to a more direct route to increase efficiency.

Poor Airflow

Another frequently seen air duct problem is inadequate airflow. Your HVAC system requires a sufficient supply of air to heat and cool your home. Along with having a direct route for ductwork, it’s also important to have sufficient return for supply ducts. Without enough air, your system must work harder and can’t produce as much heated or cooled air.

Blocked Ducts

Twists and kinks in ductwork can reduce airflow and decrease efficiency. Holes, tears, and gaps in air ducts also cause air to leak out. Leaking ducts can lead to contaminants from the attic or crawl space to enter into air within ducts that flow into your home.

Dirty Air Ducts

Dirt, dander, dust, mold, fungus, pollen, smoke, and other contaminants can get trapped in your home and continuously circulate through ductwork. This can result in poor indoor air quality. This is why it’s important for air ducts to be inspected and cleaned during twice-yearly maintenance.

Loud Noises

If you hear excessively loud rattling or whistling noises, there can be loose, disconnected, or damaged air ducts. Sometimes loud noises can be caused by other HVAC problems with fan blades or motors, fan belts, loose or broken components, or blowers. This is when you’ll want to have your local HVAC professionals inspect your HVAC system using diagnostic tools.

Call Bruce’s to Fix Your Air Ducts

At Bruce’s Air Conditioning & Heating, we can evaluate your HVAC system, including your ductwork, to optimize your house’s comfort and efficiency. Call our certified Valley of the Sun technicians today at 480-968-5652 to schedule an appointment.