Why It’s More Critical Than Ever To Get Your AC Serviced Before Summer Print

Jay Harper discusses timing of starting lawn transition to summer bermuda grass.   Earlier that later reducing winter rye grass.  Checking irrigation controler.

Best practice has changed when it comes to dethatching.  Explains why its should not be done in the fall.

Discussion of aerating the lawn.  Including caution when using an aerating machine.

TEXT:  Has a bermuda lawn (Did not plant winter lawn).  What can you do to jumpstart growing out the bermuda?

Best way to completely remove bermuda lawns to save water or before you install artifical grass.  

CALLER:  Installed raised bed gardens with potting soil from a nursery.  Shoots coming up from seed are turning yellow.

The benefits and challenges of little humidity from air conditioning and sunlight for indoor house plants.

Discussion of succulent plants on the patio/outdoors.  Not heat tolerant and don't need excessive watering.  One plant we talk about is Elephant Food plant.

Cactus and desert trees are blooming!

CALLER:  Has a dirt backyard.  Looking to install a pergola water feature.  Preparation for the dirt before installing the water feature or where to start?

Edible Gardens.  Agriscaping.

Discussion of backyard pools.  From active pools to suggestions on uses for an empty pool.

Todd Russo of REEis Air Conditioning discusses how planning in advance for a new unit and maintenance on existing units is more important than ever this year.  More volatility in the supply chain causing delays in receiving parts or even a new unit.

Todd was the guy who introduced the Whole Home Energy Audit to Rosie.  

Todd explains the 3 componets that maintain air conditioning in the home and what an energy audit can show the efficiency of those components.  

Discussion of developing and maintaining a good relationship with your air conditioning company.  Why working with a locally owned company is much better.

CALLER:  Priscilla is a customer with Reeis.  She emphasizes thru her testamonial about using Reeis the importance of the relationship with an air conditioner company.

CALLER:  Purchased a new home in October and doesn't expect any A/C issues.  But is it valuable to have a technician evaluate the work the home builder did while its under warranty just to be sure?

CALLER:  Has a home surge protection system on the breaker box.  During a new unit install, the technician recommended surge protection on the air handler.  Do you need 2 of them?

CALLER:  Has a manufactured home with an outdoor 13 Seer A/C unit.  Wonders if a higher Seer unit would eventually pay for itself by lowering the cooling bill.

Rosie On The House You Tube Channel and website are two of the many things we do to become Every Arizona Homeowner's Best Friend.

Kerri Carnes (and Jill Hanks) of APS discuss some good news for customers.  A new, shorten Time Of Use Plan from 4-7pm.  Plus a free thermostat, rate comparison tool and other things to get the most out of your cooling bill at the APS Marketplace.

More from Kerri Carnes about the new Time Of Use plan.  And to sign up for APS 'Cool Rewards' for customer benefits.

Registrar Of Contractors 'Apprentice Fair' at Chase Field (4/27) to consider a career in the building sciences and learn valuable much needed skills.

Sanderson Ford

CALLER:  A listener who is a Supercooler.  But keeps getting APS notifications they are using more energy than the neighbors.  

Experiences from last week's SAHBA Home And Patio Show in Tucson.

Weekly To Do on kitchen faucets.  Many different types and finishes to choose from.

CALLER:  Building a home in St. Louis.  Builders are recommending Force Shield OBS Sheathing by Georgia Pacific.  Wants our opinion on it?

Most Asked Question Of The Week:  How to keep woodpeckers from pecking on the house?

TEXT:  Regarding APS Time Of Use change, why can't other utilities follow suit?

TEXT:  Why keep changing On Peak/Off Peak hours?

TEXT:  Has an Advanced Home System for 13 years and never touched it.  Do I have to adjust anything before the TOU change?