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Semper Fi Heating and Cooling Honors Veterans with Memorial Day Giveaway

Peoria, AZ – May 24, 2023 – Semper Fi Heating and Cooling, a leading HVAC company dedicated to serving the community, is proud to announce a special Memorial Day giveaway. As a gesture of gratitude…

Heating & Cooling Terms You Should Know – Part 2

Heating & Cooling Terms You Should Know – Part 2

February 14, 2023

More heating and air conditioning phrases, words and acronyms that you may need to know. A Heat Exchanger is the part of a heating system that transfers heat to the air that circulates throughout …

Heating & Cooling Terms You Should Know – Part 2

Heating & Cooling Terms You Should Know – Part 1

February 9, 2023

At some point in a conversation between a homeowner and an HVAC service technician, a word or acronym may come up that is unfamiliar to the homeowner or is being used in an HVAC-only context. The f…

What Size Furnace Do You Need?

What Size Furnace Do You Need?

January 31, 2023

Hint: Bigger Isn’t Better Time will come when your old furnace is not worth attempting to repair. You can live with rattles, squeaks and uneven heating in your home. You could even live with small …

The Language of HVAC – 10 Terms You Should Know

The Language of HVAC – 10 Terms You Should Know

January 31, 2023

Most people think they know the meaning of many of these furnace and air conditioning terms. It’s actually a little more complicated than that. What do the letters HVAC stand for? Heating, Ventila…

Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Furnace

Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Furnace

January 10, 2023

You spent some money on repairing your furnace last year and now it isn’t working again. Should you consider a new gas furnace? Maybe a heat pump or mini split would be a better choice. You are won…

Is a tankless water heater right for your home

Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for Your Home?

January 10, 2023

A conventional water heater is like a good and loyal dog. It eagerly awaits being called on to provide warmth and comfort. No matter how often you ignore your water heater, it stays ready for you. …

Fall/Winter Maintenance Checklist

December 15, 2022

In central Arizona, winter tends to arrive late and leave early. Even though freezing temperatures are extremely rare, winter does arrive every year, and your furnace needs service and preventative…

Do You Have Problems with Your Heating and Cooling Ducts?

December 1, 2022

Your ductwork is probably the part of your heating and air conditioning system that you think about the least. You may have kept up with regular repairs and maintenance on your furnace and air cond…

Save Energy with a Heat Pump

November 22, 2022

Way back in the middle of the 19th century, an Austrian named Peter von Rittinger observed that forests in upper Austria were being cleared to use as fuel for producing salt from naturally occurrin…

Capacitor Confusion

November 10, 2022

What is a capacitor? What does it do? Why does it need to be replaced? Can I replace it myself? Questions, questions, and more questions. The HVAC experts at Semper Fi Heating & Cooling answer them…

Heating Season Is Coming Soon

November 1, 2022

As the long, hot summer begins fading into fall, it is time to get your furnace ready for colder weather. Furnaces are tough pieces of equipment with long life spans. They routinely continue to ope…

Energy Usage in Your Home

October 18, 2022

Typical homes contain dozens if not hundreds of energy-consuming parts. Heating and cooling systems, light bulbs, refrigerators, coffee makers, vacuums, and many more items in your home depend on e…

In the Air That You Breathe

October 17, 2022

It’s widely accepted that the indoor air in your home is as much as five times more polluted than clean, outside air. What pollutants are found in indoor air, where do they come from, and most impo…

Should You Replace Both the Inside and Outside Parts of Your Air Conditioner at the Same Time?

October 6, 2022

Summer is winding down, and you may be hoping that your old air conditioner will keep working until cooler weather arrives. Even if your air conditioner is not cooling your home the way it should, …

Finding and Fixing a Refrigerant Leak in Your Air Conditioner

September 27, 2022

Water is a chemical compound that has the ability to change form. At low temperatures it is ice, at mid-range it is liquid, and at high temperatures it is steam. There is a different form-changing …

Signs That a Heat Pump Needs to Be Replaced

September 13, 2022

Heating and cooling systems are complex mechanical/electrical systems. They work hard with repeated cycles day and night year-round to keep your home warm and cool. Conventional central furnace and…

Why Is No Warm or Cold Air Coming Out of Some of My Vents?

September 6, 2022

If the vent is open, and if it is properly connected to the ductwork, then the problem is probably an air intake vent. The fundamental principle of a central heating and air conditioning system is …

Keeping Your Air Conditioner Operating Better and Longer

August 23, 2022

Lifespan of an Air Conditioner Your air conditioning system is one of the bigger investments you make for your home. Like other equipment you purchase, your air conditioner will eventually wear out…

All About Short Cycling

August 23, 2022

If your heating and cooling system is less than 15 years old, it is very likely that you have a high-efficiency air conditioner. As an Arizona resident, you know that even with a high-efficiency sy…

The Most Dangerous Weather Event

What is the most dangerous weather event in the U.S. in terms of human deaths? It isn’t hurricanes, tornados or floods, although they cause massive property damage. It isn’t blizzards, snowstorms, …

Improving the Energy Efficiency of Your Home

Have you received record-high utility bills? Are you setting new records for energy costs every month? Are you looking for ways to reduce your utility costs? Take a look at the appliances and equip…

Tired of Waking Up Tired?

Do you have trouble going to sleep and staying asleep? Do you feel tired when you wake up in the morning? Is poor sleep affecting your health? Your heating and cooling system could be preventing yo…

Pricing Outlook for Heating & Cooling Systems for 2022

A replacement heating and cooling system has always been one of the more expensive items to purchase for home upkeep. Recommendations for the frequency of replacing your heating and cooling system …

Seven Reason To Replace Rather Than Repair Your AC

It’s not a secret that air conditioning systems that are 15 years old are approaching their maximum lifespan. If your system is over 20 years old, you should not expect it to last much longer. Newe…

Programmable & Smart Thermostats

Spend a Little – Save a Lot The concept behind all programmable and smart thermostats is that there are days and partial days when your home does not need to be heated or cooled to the level that y…

Seven Ways to Lower Your Utility Costs

In the Valley of the Sun, the average 2,000-square-foot home spends about $160 per month for electrical power, or $1,920 per year. In summer, the cost of electrical usage goes up dramatically with …

Staying Cool in Summer Heat

Staying Cool in Summer Heat Improves Your Work Output and General Health The first day of spring is just around the corner. In the Valley of the Sun that means higher temperatures are on the way. O…

Ventilation: All About the V in HVAC

You’ve seen the acronym HVAC, pronounced H-Vac, and you know it somehow relates to the heating and cooling system in your home. The H is for Heating and the AC is for Air Conditioning. Right in the…

Good Air Flow for a Healthy and Clean Home

February 20, 2022

Adequate and clean air flow is critical for the proper operation of your heating and air conditioning system. Without good air flow, your equipment will wear out quicker and your utility bills will…

Get Ready for 15 SEER

January 25, 2022

Throughout 2022 you should expect to hear the term 15 SEER or 14 SEER more and more. What is it all about? SEER is short for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. The calculation involves measuring the…

Having Furnace Issues?

January 13, 2022

Furnace Repair and Maintenance With proper furnace maintenance and occasional tune-ups, furnaces usually have a long and dependable life. And while things can go wrong, most can be fixed. By the ti…

Financing Your New Heating & Air Conditioning System

December 29, 2021

Home heating and air conditioning systems work hard; they work around the clock for most of the year in most locations. Over several years, systems become too expensive to repair; the best option m…

Seven Steps to Finding the Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company

December 8, 2021

Your HVAC system is one of the most expensive and important mechanical systems in your home. With proper care and preventive maintenance, your system will continue to operate at the performance lev…

Beyond the Filters – Home Air Purification Options

November 30, 2021

Conditional air filters do a great job with most particulate pollution. Unfortunately, in the extreme heat of Arizona, high-efficiency filters can starve an HVAC system of the airflow it needs to p…

Does My Air Conditioner Need Freon? What is Freon?

November 23, 2021

Let’s Start with Definitions Just to be a stickler for language and definitions, let’s offer two definitions directly from Wikipedia: Freon is a registered trademark of The Chemours Company, wh…

Honor Veterans on Veterans Day

November 11, 2021

Semper Fi Heating & Cooling is a veteran-owned company that extends 20% discounts to veterans and their families. As a company, Semper Fi Heating & Cooling considers Veterans Day to be a sa…

Air Purification with UV-C Light

November 2, 2021

Air Purification with UV-C Light Airborne pollutants like viruses, bacteria and mold are found in most homes. Modern construction standards and insulation do a great job sealing entire homes to imp…

Emergency Heating & Air Conditioning Repair Service

October 26, 2021

Emergency Heating & Air Conditioning Repair in the Phoenix East Valley Call Now for Emergency Service When the weather is at extremes, heating and cooling systems are working their harde…

HVAC Repair for Mesa AZ

October 12, 2021

One thing is certain about your Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) system; at some time in the first 10 years of its life it will need repairs. Early on the repairs are likely to be…

Top HVAC and Tips to Reduce Your Utility Bills

September 13, 2021

Heating and cooling are major contributors to energy consumption. Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature is expensive. Your air conditioner has to run for an extended period of time to bri…

Ductless Air Conditioning is the Right Solution for Arizona

September 13, 2021

If your heating and air conditioning system is not up to the task of cooling or heating your entire home, going ductless may be a good option for you. Ductless systems have a lot in common with cen…

Do Your Air Ducts Need to be Cleaned?

September 13, 2021

The research has been available for some time now. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that indoor air is one of the top five pollutants. Other research tells us that indoor air is 4…

What Should You Expect to Be Included with an AC Tune-Up

September 13, 2021

Regular tune-ups are an important component to keeping your air conditioner running properly and efficiently. A system that is properly maintained will have fewer problems, it will be more efficien…

My Air Conditioner is Frozen

September 13, 2021

If there is ice on your AC unit, that is a problem. There are multiple reasons why ice forms on your AC coils, and each of them has a different solution. It is time to call the skilled HVAC technic…

AC Repair or Replace, How to Know Which

September 13, 2021

If you are looking for repairs to your air conditioning system, you may also be considering an AC replacement. How do you know which is right for you? There are some issues you will want to conside…