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Top 5 Things to Know About a Programmable Thermostat

Do you have a programmable thermostat for your Phoenix heating and cooling system? No? Come on, it’s 2019 – what are you waiting for? What is a programmable thermostat, you ask? A programmable thermostat allows you to pre-set the temperatures at which you want your Phoenix air conditioning and heating…

History of Water Purification

This week, the Phoenix emergency plumbers at Chas Roberts want to share with you everything they know about water purification. Clean water pumping out of a sink or a hose may not seem like anything special, but there was a time when drinkable water was not as plentiful as it…

Hard Water Hazards

Water. It’s something that we don’t think too much about, despite the fact that it’s an essential part of our lives. We drink it, we bathe in it, we use it to feed our plants, we swim in it. Not a day goes by that we don’t do something with…

New Federal Energy Standards for Air Conditioners, Heaters

Back in 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy enacted new energy conservation rules that raised the minimum standards for residential HVAC appliances. Although developed back in 2011, the standards just took effect this past January 1, 2015. The New Standards There are different requirements depending on where you reside. For…

When DIY Goes Too Far

When it comes to Phoenix heating and cooling, one of the most gratifying feelings is being able to accomplish by yourself what other people pay professionals good money to do. However, there are times when attempting repairs on a Phoenix air conditioning or heating system on your own does more…

Water Problems at Home? A Water Treatment System is the Solution

Calcium and magnesium. Two things that your doctor has probably told you to make sure you get enough of in your diet. However, when it comes to the water you drink, these same two minerals can be unwelcome guests, if there is too much of them present. When there is…

History of the Heating Unit

When one thinks of dire HVAC dilemmas, Phoenix air conditioning replacement probably comes to mind. Though Phoenix heating repair may not seem like the most urgent of restorations, it is certainly on the list. After all, Phoenix can still get uncomfortably chilly during the colder months of the year, even…

New Year’s Checklist: Caring for Your Home Heating System

Happy New Year from Chas Roberts Air Conditioning and Plumbing! Now that you’ve taken down the holiday directions and started working on those New Year’s resolutions, why not resolve to take better care of your home air conditioning and heating system this year? In order to have a system that…

Why You Want a Water Softener

The water in Phoenix is, well . . . not what you might think. Phoenix water filtration does its part in making your water safe to drink, but that’s not all to consider. Have you ever noticed that when it rains in Phoenix the grass is suddenly lush green, the…

Tips to Save Money at Home This Winter

If you’re like most people, you’re finances have recently taken a beating, what with all of that holiday cheer, gifts, trips to see the family, and other precious – but pricey – holiday traditions. But there’s good news: all is not lost. Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here…