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The holiday season is a time for gathering with family, welcoming friends, and creating memories in a warm and cozy home. But with all the extra activity—guests coming and going, holiday cooking filling the air, and decorations being pulled out of storage—your Oro Valley home’s indoor air can become surprisingly congested.
Continue ReadingYour HVAC system isn’t like any other appliance that you plop on your kitchen counter and use daily without much thought or consideration. It’s a long-term investment in your comfort, air quality, and energy efficiency. As a major system in your Marana home, it needs a little care to keep performing its best year after year.
Continue ReadingHomeowners in Tucson, AZ, generally favor heat pumps for their energy efficiency and dual heating and cooling capabilities.
Continue ReadingA tightly sealed home prevents conditioned air from escaping, allowing your home to maintain a consistent temperature for longer periods. That means your air conditioner (AC), furnace, or heat pump can run less to keep you comfortable.
Continue ReadingAs homeowners in Tucson, and surrounding areas look for more efficient, environmentally friendly ways to heat and cool their homes, heat pumps have become an increasingly popular choice. Not only do they provide year-round comfort by both heating and cooling your home, but they’re also known for their energy efficiency and potential cost savings.
Continue ReadingYour 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.
Continue ReadingCongratulations, you’re planning to remodel your home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older house is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Hamstra Heating & Cooling to be there every step of the way to help however we can.
Continue ReadingLiving in Tuscon, and around the surrounding Greater Tucson area means gorgeous sun, saguaro-studded views, and—unfortunately—lots of airborne challenges. From seasonal dust and pollen to monsoon-driven particulates and occasional wildfire smoke drifting in from afar, the air that reaches your home isn’t always as clean as the desert sky looks.
Continue ReadingThey’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor—connected by refrigerant lines. This “split” design allows for efficient, targeted heating and cooling in specific areas.
Continue ReadingAs summer approaches in Tuscon, most residents are all looking to save some pennies wherever possible. So why not start with your costly energy bill? After all, the US Department of Energy says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill.
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