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Want To Cut Your Heating Bills This Winter? Here’s How

By Jim Steffey | Published: October 9, 2012

Tucson homeowners know that it can get cold during the winter months, which can lead to a spike in heating bills. But warming your home doesn’t have to cost you

Posted in Energy Savings | Also tagged arizona, Cut Your Heating Bills, Heating Bills, heating system, Tucson, Water conservation | Leave a comment

Ductless Mini Splits: Everything A Heat Pump Offers, And Then Some

By Jim Steffey | Published: September 25, 2012

Although you may never have heard of them, ductless mini-splits heat-pump systems are becoming more and more popular with greater Tucson-area homeowners. If you need to install air conditioning in

Posted in Ductwork, Mini-Splits | Also tagged air conditioner, arizona, ductless mini splits, heat pump, substantial savings., Tucson | Leave a comment

Troubleshooting Your Ailing A/C

By Jim Steffey | Published: September 6, 2012

One thing you don’t want when it’s hot outside is an ailing A/C. Before you call your HVAC contractor, try some easy troubleshooting. Here are some common problems and remedies.

Posted in Air Conditioning, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged A/C troubleshooting, arizona, condenser, performance, refrigerant, Tucson | Leave a comment

Your Programmable Thermostat: Making The Smart Decision

By Jim Steffey | Published: May 15, 2012

For many years a thermostat has been a fairly basic device — not much more than an on/off switch, really. But more Arizonans are discovering that a programmable thermostat has

Posted in Thermostats | Also tagged AZ, Catalina, energy savings, green valley and tubac, indoor air quality, marana, Oro Valley, programmable thermostat, programmable thermostats, Sahuarita, Tucson, Vail | Leave a comment

How To Operate Your Heat-Pump Thermostat For Maximum Effect In Arizona’s Climate

By Jim Steffey | Published: January 26, 2012

Between September and December, the average low temperature in Tucson can plummet nearly 30 degrees before the long cooling season begins. These two different climate scenarios challenge your heat pump

Posted in Heat Pumps | Also tagged AZ, Catalina, energy savings, green valley and tubac, heat pump, marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Tucson, Vail | Leave a comment

Is Heat-Pump Maintenance More Difficult Than Caring For A Conventional System?

By Jim Steffey | Published: September 27, 2011

Tuscon homeowners often choose to install heat pumps to take care of their heating and cooling needs because they are so efficient. You might be wondering how difficult they are

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Energy Evaluations, Fans, Filtration, Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Service & Maintenance, Technicians | Also tagged air filters, airflow, blower fan, Catalina, duct leakage, fan blades, Green Valley, heat pump, heat pumps, heating and cooling, hvac systems, leaks, marana, Oro Valley, professional maintenance, proper maintenance, registers, Sahuarita, Tubac, Tucson, Vail | Leave a comment

Getting Away? Don’t Come Home To Any HVAC Surprises!

By Jim Steffey | Published: August 25, 2011

Whenever you leave town, even if it’s just for a few days, you should always address your home’s equipment to avert any potential disasters. Take the following list of “to-do’s”

Posted in Uncategorized | Also tagged Catalina, Green Valley, hvac questions, hvac technicians, marana, Oro Valley, plumbing leaks, Sahuarita, Tucson, Vail | Leave a comment

With Summer At Its Peak, Use These Operational Tips To Increase The Performance Of Your Air-Conditioning System

By Jim Steffey | Published: August 23, 2011

This hot Tucson summer is one for the record books – and your air conditioner has been feeling the heat too. The daily, extended use of any air-conditioning system can

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Energy Evaluations, Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance, Thermostats | Also tagged air circulation, air conditioner, airflow, Catalina, ceiling fans, cool air, Green Valley, marana, Oro Valley, preventive maintenance, Sahuarita, solar energy, Tucson, Vail | Leave a comment

Program Your Thermostat Before You Leave For Vacation, And You’ll Have More Money To Spend On Your Trip

By Jim Steffey | Published: August 4, 2011

Planning a trip requires checking a lot of tasks off your to-do list. One important task to include is programming your thermostat for your absence. After all, what’s the purpose

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Heating, Thermostats | Also tagged air conditioning, arizona, Catalina, energy star, Green Valley, heating and cooling, marana, Oro Valley, programmable thermostat, programmable thermostats, Sahuarita, temperatures, Tubac, Tucson, Vail | Leave a comment

10 Steps To Choosing A Quality HVAC Contractor For Preventive Maintenance

By Jim Steffey | Published: July 7, 2011

When searching for a professional heating and cooling contractor to carry out a preventive maintenance check-up on your home’s equipment, the quality of the contractor you choose is important. You

Posted in Air Conditioning, Furnaces, Heating, NATE, Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance, Technicians, Thermostats, Ventilation | Also tagged efficient heating, heating and cooling, hvac contractor, nate, preventive maintenance, preventive maintenance service, professional heating, quality contractor, quality hvac | 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.
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