In the hot summer months in Arizona, you will surely be using your air conditioning every day. No one here looks forward to the utility bills that come with every day A/C use but there’s no way to get around using your cooling system throughout the summer on a daily basis. Therefore, in order to...

A programmable thermostat is such a great tool to have in your home to help you control the temperature in your house, at all times of the day. Especially now, as we approach the 100+ degree weather for the next several months, you want (and need) a “smart” thermostat to help you control your temperature...

We are getting close to the last day of school for the kids and summer vacation for the whole family. This means your home will be empty. There are things you should do before leaving the house for the airport on your way to your favorite beach or European city. Remember, you don’t want to...

You likely have heard this before and it is not merely a sales pitch. Now is the perfect time for preventive maintenance on your HVAC system – when the weather is not too warm in the spring, before the heat of the AZ summer kicks in and in the fall before the cooler weather starts....

1.6The water usage of an average family of 4 every day is 400 gallons per day. Most of that water, or 70%, is used indoors. And the largest percentage of the water used indoors is in the bathroom. The toilet specifically, uses 27% of the household water. When you have a leaking toilet, there is...

We all know when to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But did you know about Fix a Leak Week? It’s March 17– 23, 2014. Some cities have festivals and fun planned around this week and Phoenix is one of them. Check it out and join in the fun. http://www.fixaleakweekaz.com/ Fix a Leak Week was conceived by...

We have been very lucky with the winter weather here in Arizona. It has felt like spring for quite a while now, even though spring has not officially arrived. That being said, NOW is the time to be sure you’re A/C system is working the way it should be working. You do not want to...

  With low-flow faucets and showerheads installed in your home, you may see anywhere from a 25%-60% savings in water consumption. That will translate into a lower annual water bill. Showerheads: The new showerhead flow rates, mandated by federal regulations, can't exceed more than 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) at a water pressure of 80...

We have spoken about programmable thermostats because it’s a great way to control the temperatures in your house and ultimately, it helps to reduce the use of unnecessary energy and saves money. There are so many other very simple steps you can take to save energy and therefore, save money. Let’s look at many of...

Your water heater works hardest in the winter and cooler months. Think about how long you stand outside your shower waiting for the hot water to flow through to you. During these months, you want to take care to be aware of things you can do to be more efficient. There are simple steps you...