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My home currently has only an air conditioning system to cool my home. Would I save money if I added an evaporative cooling system to my home?
From July through mid-September, the humidity is generally too high to allow an evaporative cooler to provide sufficient comfort for most people. If you use your air conditioner from July to September, and use your evaporative cooler the rest of the time, your annual savings will be about $100. If you use your evaporative cooler for all of your cooling needs, you could save approximately $200 to $300 per year.
When is the best time to have my cooling and heating system checked? Do you have a list of recommended service people?
It is generally best to have your cooling and heating system checked in the spring, prior to the start of the heavy cooling season. If you have it checked before the cooling season starts, you can usually get more timely service and may also get a break on the price because spring is generally a slow time for cooling and heating contractors. However, if your cooling and heating system doesn't seem to be working properly, or if it's making strange noises, have it checked immediately.
APS works with a group of independent businesses we refer to as APS Qualified Contractors. They receive special training sponsored by APS and are required to be licensed, bonded, insured, and to maintain a good business record. An APS agent follows up on each call to see that customers are satisfied. If there is a problem, the agent follows up with the contractor to mediate a solution.
For a referral to an APS Qualified Contractor, call (602) 371-3636 in the Phoenix area, or (888) 890-9730.
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