It may seem ridiculous to those still buried in snow an suffering through freezing temperatures, but for those in Phoenix, Arizona, summer is just around the corner. In fact, the city has been known to experience 90 degree temperatures as early as March and usually hits the century mark a few times in April, so really, it is time for them to plan for summer.

The most important thing for Phoenicians to do is get their air conditioning checked. Having a broken unit when the temperatures spike doesn’t just mean suffering through the heat. It means being one of many, many others who were caught unawares and need their A/C fixed in a jiffy.

When it comes to air conditioning Phoenix is filled with qualified technicians and repair professionals who are more than willing to come out and check a system BEFORE the first spring heat wave. They will make sure that the system is working properly, identify any worn or nearly worn out parts that may need to be replaced and can even do a quick check of a home’s ventilation system to make sure there are no obstructions or problems that would interfere with the efficiency of the A/C unit.

Residents of other warm regions of the country should also be watching their calendar closely. Phoenix isn’t the only place that experiences summer like weather in March. Anyone in a tropical or desert environment would do well to schedule their A/c check up as soon as they can.

Griffith Marker is a DIY blogger who specializes in home energy systems, such as HVAC, solar panels, and water heaters.  His work can be found on blogs, news magazines and sites like Virginia Beach AC.

 

The worst thing about installing a swimming pool may very well be the weeks and months you spend waiting for the pool to be installed and ready to use. Staring at a hole in your backyard, dealing with the noise and mess of construction workers, waiting for electricians and inspectors to show up — it’s easy to feel like the pool will never be completed.

A close second in the worst thing competition has to be actually maintaining the pool. Even if you’ve picked the best of all the Houston pool companies to install your pool, you’re still going to have to take care of it yourself — and that’s work. The pool has to be cleaned at least once a week. Debris needs to be skimmed every few days or whenever there’s a storm. You may need to change out the filter or do strange things with diatomaceous earth. You’ll definitely need to monitor the pool chemicals and make sure it stays in a safe balance.

Of course, you can always find ways to delegate all this maintenance work. The easiest way to accomplish this is to hire a professional pool cleaning company. They will come once a week to do a thorough cleaning and take care of the chemicals, filters, and other maintenance. If you have kids, you’ll probably be better off assigning maintenance to them as chores . You’ll still be out the cost for the chemicals and you may have to keep on them to get the job done, but you’ll save on the cost of labor and the kids will feel more of a sense of ownership of the condition of the pool.