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Best TEP rate plan for AC in Tucson: how to pick one
TEP lists Time-of-Use, Basic, Peak Demand and Demand TOU plans. See how the summer 3 to 7 p.m. peak and your AC runtime decide which one fits your house.
Seasonal
Best time to buy an AC in Tucson: October through March
The best time to buy an AC in Tucson is October through March, before the 100F days arrive. Here's why timing matters, and what to line up first.
Buying guides
Swamp cooler vs AC in Tucson: when each one works
A swamp cooler can carry Tucson's dry spring and early summer, but monsoon humidity weakens it. Here's how it compares with AC and a heat pump.
Seasonal
Monsoon humidity and your AC: what changes in July and August
Tucson's monsoon pushes dew points into the high 50s. Here is what that does to your AC, your swamp cooler, your vents and your drain line.
Troubleshooting
AC died in Tucson heat? What to do while you wait
Your AC quit in a Tucson summer. Here is how to keep one room safe, spot heat danger early, and what to tell the licensed pro you are matched with.
Rebates & costs
What it costs to run an AC per month in Tucson
Your Tucson AC bill depends on kWh used and your TEP plan. See the math, why July runs highest, and where to find the real number on your own bill.
Buying guides
Whole house fan vs AC in Tucson: when each wins
A whole house fan can cool a Tucson home on cool desert nights but fails in monsoon humidity and warm July nights. Here is when a fan helps and when AC wins.
Troubleshooting
Mini split head dripping water: what to check
A mini split head that drips is usually a clogged drain, a dirty filter or a frozen coil. What to check yourself, and why Tucson monsoon humidity adds load.
Explainers
What temperature should you set your AC to in Tucson?
There's no single right setting for a Tucson summer. Pick one you can live with, pre-cool before the TEP peak and set a safe away temperature.
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The year-round HVAC maintenance schedule for Tucson
A Tucson HVAC maintenance calendar built around pre-summer heat, the June to September monsoon and a fall heating check, with what to do yourself.
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HVAC maintenance cost in Tucson: what to compare before you pay
No honest flat number covers Tucson HVAC maintenance. See what changes the bill, what TEP lists for tune-ups, and the questions to ask each pro first.
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Snowbird AC in Tucson: settings for a summer-empty home
Leaving a Tucson home empty for the summer? What to do with the AC, humidity and drain line, plus a pre-departure check to order from a licensed pro.
Explainers
Does your landlord have to fix the AC in Arizona?
Arizona landlords must keep cooling in good working order where it is installed, and Tucson sets an 82F cap for rentals. Put your request in writing.
Explainers
HVAC on Tucson's east side and in Vail: what to know
East Tucson tracts, Rita Ranch and Vail have different equipment and ground elevations. Learn what to expect from older and newer HVAC systems.
Explainers
HVAC maintenance request: what to include in Tucson
A clear HVAC maintenance request saves time. List the equipment, symptoms, roof or yard access and any rental details so a Tucson pro can prepare.
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Deferred HVAC maintenance: what to fix first
Skipped HVAC maintenance for a few years? Fix safety first, then electrical parts, airflow, drainage and coils. A priority order built for Tucson heat.
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Fall HVAC checklist for Tucson homes: after the monsoon
The monsoon ends September 30 and leaves dust and debris behind. Use this Tucson fall HVAC checklist for your AC, furnace or cooler before the first cold night.
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Winter HVAC checklist for Tucson homes
Tucson winters are mild, but a first cold night still exposes weak heat. Use this checklist for your furnace or heat pump, CO alarms and TEP peak periods.
Buying guides
Window AC installation in a Tucson rental: what to check first
Renting in Tucson and adding a window AC? Check your lease, the window, the circuit and your landlord's duty to cool before you buy a unit.
Explainers
Do heat pumps work in Tucson winters?
Yes, in the Tucson basin freezing nights are rare, so a heat pump handles winter well. Learn about defrost, backup heat and the exception on Mount Lemmon.
Explainers
Does a heat pump dry out the air?
A heat pump doesn't add or remove much moisture in winter. Tucson air is already dry. Here's why it feels dry and which humidifiers to ask about.
Explainers
How to run your AC on TEP time-of-use without losing the house by 6 p.m.
TEP's summer on-peak runs weekdays 3 to 7 p.m. Here is how to pre-cool, set a thermostat schedule and handle winter peaks on a heat pump in Tucson.
Rebates & costs
TEP Demand Time-of-Use: why the AC, oven and dryer together can cost you
TEP lists a Demand Time-of-Use plan. See what a demand charge measures, why stacking the AC, oven and dryer matters, and which homes the plan fits.
Troubleshooting
Why your swamp cooler quits when the monsoon starts
Your swamp cooler isn't broken when July humidity arrives. Dew points jump in Tucson's monsoon and evaporation slows. Here is what to try and when to switch.
Explainers
Swamp cooler spring start-up checklist for Tucson
Start your Tucson swamp cooler in spring: reconnect water, check pads, pump, float valve, belt and damper, and know when roof work is a job for a pro.
Seasonal
Winterizing a swamp cooler before Tucson's first freeze
Shut off the water, drain the pan, cover the cooler and seal the opening inside. A step-by-step swamp cooler winterizing guide for Tucson homeowners.
Explainers
Aspen vs rigid media cooler pads in Tucson's hard water
Choosing swamp cooler pads in Tucson: how aspen and rigid media compare, how hard water scales them, and when to change pads mid-summer.
Seasonal
Change the AC filter after a Tucson dust storm
After a Tucson dust storm, check your AC filter, coil and return grille. What to look for, how MERV affects airflow, and when to ask a pro.
Seasonal
Monsoon lightning, power flickers and your AC
Monsoon lightning and power flickers can damage an AC. What to do before and during a storm, what damage looks like, and what a surge protector can't do.
Explainers
Heat pump mornings on TEP's winter peak (6 to 9 a.m.)
TEP's winter on-peak runs 6 to 9 a.m. on weekdays. Learn how to pre-heat a heat pump home, why backup heat strips cost the most, and where setbacks backfire.
Troubleshooting
Swamp cooler motor runs but no air: belt, bearings and motor
Swamp cooler motor humming but little air? Learn how belt slip, worn bearings, a two-speed motor or a weak capacitor cause it, and when to skip the roof.
Troubleshooting
Swamp cooler leaking through the roof or ceiling
Water stain below a rooftop swamp cooler in Tucson? How to tell a float valve, pan or roof jack leak from a monsoon roof leak, and who to call.
Seasonal
Cleaning the condenser coil after monsoon season
Dust storms and monsoon mud coat the outdoor coil. How to rinse it safely, when to use a coil cleaner, and when fall tune-up timing makes sense in Tucson.
Explainers
Heating a cabin on Mount Lemmon and in Summerhaven
Heating a Mount Lemmon cabin means real winter: freeze protection, propane or electric, cold-climate heat pump limits and service access. Plan before the cold.
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