TEP Efficient Home Program

Improve the safety, comfort and energy efficiency of your house by taking advantage of the TEP Efficient Home Program incentives.  It’s easy!  Just call Family Air ~ a participating contractor and request a heat pump/air conditioner efficiency screening. Family Air...

Preparing your home for winter

Well, we are finally starting to see fall-like weather here in Tucson which means winter is just around the corner (maybe!).   It is still a good practice to make sure your home will be ready when the cold temperature hits.  Here are some tips for you to prepare:...

Understanding what SEER Means

SEER is probably the least understood concept.  It stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, but that probably doesn’t help you much. The SEER rating is the resulting number that is applied to an air conditioner. Therefore, the higher the SEER rating then the more...

How to Save Money with Your Thermostat

General Thermostat Operation You can save as much as 10% a year on cooling by simply keeping your house warmer than normal by 7°-10°F when you are away and setting the thermostat to 78°F (26°C) when you are at home and need cooling. Set your thermostat at as high a...

Summertime Tips for Cooling Your A/C Bills

June is going to be a hot one for us in Tucson.  Here are some ideas on how to not go broke with high AC bills: Plant a leafy tree around your home’s exterior. This will provide shade for your home and planting them around or over your air conditioner could increase...