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Home Insulation Upgrades: You’ll Definitely Benefit

By Jim Steffey | Published: December 13, 2012

As the weather gets cooler, now is one of the best times of the year to evaluate your home’s HVAC systems and overall efficiency. Preventive maintenance service is ideal, but it’s

Posted in Insulation | Also tagged arizona, improve home comfort, increases savings, indoor air quality, reduces noise, Tucson, upgrading home insulation | Leave a comment

Preventive Maintenance Starts With Your Heating System

By Jim Steffey | Published: November 22, 2012

Preventive maintenance is important to ensure that all elements of your HVAC systems are working properly. As the weather gets cooler, now is a good time to have preventive maintenance

Posted in Preventative Maintenance | Also tagged arizona, check thermostat settings, fuel connections and lines, functioning properly, inspect electrical connections, lubricate system's moving parts, Tucson | Leave a comment

Avoiding Water Damage When You’re Running Your A/C Nonstop

By Jim Steffey | Published: June 26, 2012

If you’ve ever looked an air conditioner over after it has been running for a while, you know that it can produce quite a bit of condensation. It’s important to

Posted in Service & Maintenance | Also tagged AZ, Catalina, green valley and tubac, heating and cooling, hvac system, marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Tucson, Vail, water damage | Leave a comment

Replacing Your A/C: The ABC’s Of Manual J

By Jim Steffey | Published: June 14, 2012

If you are considering replacing your air conditioner, one of the most important things you will need to do is make an accurate calculation of your cooling load. In the

Posted in Air Conditioning, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged air conditioner, AZ, Catalina, Green Valley, hvac system, manual j, marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Tubac, Tucson, Vail | Leave a comment

With Freon Prices Rising, It Might Be A Good Time To Replace An Aging A/C

By Jim Steffey | Published: June 12, 2012

Think gasoline prices these days are painful? Then Freon prices are really going to give you a shock. R-22–also known by the brand name Freon– is the refrigerant used is

Posted in Air Conditioning | Also tagged air conditioner, AZ, Catalina, freon prices, Green Valley, heating and cooling, hvac system, marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Tubac, Tucson, Vail | Leave a comment

The DIY Energy Assessment: A 1-Day Weekend Project That Offers Long-Term Savings

By Jim Steffey | Published: May 29, 2012

Looking for a productive weekend project? Try doing an energy assessment of your home. You can come up with great long-term savings as we start preparing for summer in the

Posted in Energy Evaluations | Also tagged AZ, Catalina, comfort resource, cooling system, energy assessment, energy efficiency, energy savings, green valley and tubac, marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, service and maintenance, Tucson, Vail | Leave a comment

Childproofing Your Home: Make An Anti-Scald Device And A Carbon-Monoxide Detector 2 Key Components

By Jim Steffey | Published: December 22, 2011

There’s something about having children that makes you look at your home in ways you’ve never done before. Every electrical socket, every loose drapery cord and every wayward cabinet door

Posted in Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged AZ, carbon monoxide detector, Catalina, green valley and tubac, marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Vail | Leave a comment

Cool Days Are Coming — Grab A Jacket For Your Water Heater

By Jim Steffey | Published: November 29, 2011

Up to 25 percent of the average home’s energy use is attributed to the water heater. That’s why bundling up your water heater tank with a jacket or blanket insulation

Posted in Water Heater | Also tagged AZ, Catalina, green valley and tubac, marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Tucson, Vail, water heaters | Leave a comment

Cooler Weather’s Around The Corner — Schedule Your Service Check Before It Gets Here

By Jim Steffey | Published: October 6, 2011

After the long, hot summer here in Tucson, it’s hard to believe that fall is here and with it comes the relief of cooler weather just around the corner. So

Posted in Air Conditioning, Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged cold weather, furnace system, hvac repair, hvac specialist, maintenance schedule, preventative maintenance, service checks, tucson arizona | Leave a comment

With As Much As Arizonians Need Their A/Cs, Preventive Maintenance Should Not Be Ignored

By Jim Steffey | Published: September 20, 2011

During an Arizona summer, your cooling system is the difference between your home being comfortable or uninhabitable. It is critical for the well-being of yourself, your family and your pets.

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Ductwork, Energy Evaluations, High-Efficiency, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Service & Maintenance, Technicians, Thermostats | Also tagged air cleaners, air conditioning, air flow, Catalina, cooling system, ductwork, efficiency units, Green Valley, high efficiency, hvac systems, indoor air quality, marana, mold, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, thermostats, Tubac, Tucson, Vail | Leave a comment

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At Rite-Way Ventilating Co., serving Tucson since 1959, our objective is to keep your family cool in the summer and warm during the winter by maintaining your heating and cooling systems. We strive to ensure that all the parts of your HVAC are properly cleaned and serviced so that the system works optimally.
So if you're searching for "air conditioning Tucson",or "heating repair Tucson", you're at the right place, because we've got you covered for air conditioning, heat pump, central air, gas furnace needs -- all your heating and cooling solutions.

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