Summer’s End

Labor day traditionally signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall. The last big picnic and party of the year will be this weekend for most people. It also means new starts, new school year, new teachers, new friends and lots of new experiences.

But even though Labor Day signals the end, it does not mean the end for your HVAC system. There will still be demand for cooling and sooner than you want to admit it, heating as well. So fall is a great time to have your system checked.

Changing filters, having the blower checked and making sure everything is in top working order should be a priority for you at this time of year.

So after you enjoy that last cook out and family party, give us a call and find out how a system check up can benefit all your fall HVAC needs!

Gold Medal Service

The Olympics always brings out a sense of pride.  This summer was no exception.  From Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin in the pool, Gabby and the girls in the gym to the women’s soccer team we are filled with pride. It’s the spirit of seeing our athletes rise to the occasion and “Bring Home the Gold!”

We also have a great deal of pride here in our company. Our team strives just as hard to bring you quality service and incredible value in the product that we sell. This is not an every four year event for us, it’s daily event, to serve you and provide you with “Gold Medal” service.

Just as our athletes train hard every day, for that chance for gold, we work hard every day – not for medals – but to provide you with quality care and service!

While it will be another 4 years before we can see “Gold Medal” performances again, when you need “Gold Medal” service we will be here for you.

Olympic Time Means Olympic Quality

It’s time once again for the summer Olympics. Athletes from around the world are gathered this week in London to compete and represent their countries. These athletes have spent their entire lives training  for just 1 moment in time for a chance to win an Olympic medal.

The Olympics have always been about the best athletes from around the world raising the bar to higher and higher levels. They train hard and long for a chance at Olympic glory. These athletes know what it means to work hard and to apply their drive and desire to compete at the highest level.

Those qualities are the same as the qualities we have in our business. It is our goal to be the best HVAC company we can be and to provide you with the highest quality service that we can. We want to always be raising the bar to higher levels.

As you watch our incredible athletes compete we want you to remember that if you need any HVAC services that our quality service and integrity make us the best choice for all your heating and air conditioning needs. We look forward to becoming your Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor.

Dry Air?

Dry air can cause dry skin, dry hair, chapped lips and itchy eyes. It’s Not very comfortable and neither is sweaty, sticky humidity. The right level of humidity can make your home more comfortable, and that’s the kind of ideal home environment we strive to have.

The thing to keep your home in the middle, comfortable range is a humidifier. It  is designed to work hand in hand with your central heating and air conditioning system to control humidity levels in your home and banish dry air. During the colder months, it helps furnaces deliver heat to your home without drying it out.

But you can have too much of a good thing. When things start to get sticky, a de-humidifier removes humidity from your home during those hot summer days. An added benefit: they helps reduce dust mites, so your family can breathe easier.

Until the day someone invents a device that can control the weather, you’re at the mercy of your local climate with all of its storms, winds, and hot and cold flashes. But just because you can’t turn down the sun on a hot summer day doesn’t mean you’re not in control of your home. A great hvac system will increase and perfect the control you have over the climate in your home. No matter what’s going on outside, it’ll be exactly how you want it inside.

Keep Your A/C Running Cool

This extreme heat is putting extreme stress on your air conditioner. We want to make sure you stay cool and your A/C runs efficiently.

On weekends like this it seems as if the air conditioning isn’t working overtime; it’s working all the time. There are a few things you can do this morning to make sure the A/C isn’t broken when you get home tonight.

Step 1: Change the air filter. Dirty filters are the biggest reason for air conditioner break downs. Dirty filters use more energy. They decrease your efficiency by 15%. Dirty coils reduce efficiency by 5%. Don’t know what filter you need or how to check? Give us a call. We would be happy to help you figure it out.

Step 2: Don’t turn the A/C off when you leave for the day. The experts say air conditioners work harder and use more energy to cool your home back down. It’s better to move the thermostat up a few degrees.

Step 3: It may be time to get you’re A/C checked if it runs constantly, feels humid inside your house, there is ice on the unit or it is more than ten years old.

If you have questions please call our professional staff and we will answer any questions you may have. We are here to serve you. We want you to stay cool during these hot summer days.

How to Choose an Air Conditioning System

Choosing a system can be a daunting task. As a Trane dealer we will help you decide which HVAC system to have installed in your home. When making such a major decision, the first place to start is by looking at the size of the room or home that needs to be cooled. When an air conditioning unit has been sized correctly, that means that the system is large enough to cool the home in any situation but small enough that it is not wasting energy.

We will take the square footage of the home, or other space where the air conditioner will be working, and also look at the exposures of the windows and doors at the same time. If a lot of direct sunlight comes in through the windows of a home, for example, then that has to be taken into consideration when choosing the best air conditioner for the space. In addition, they may also look at how much glass the house has and what direction the home's windows are facing in order to get a heat load estimate that is as accurate as possible.

We will then consider what type of unit is right for your home. You will receive a written estimate and our guarantee of our work. It’s very important to have a trained professional help you make your decision. Put our years of experience to work for you!At Desert Empire we can meet all your HVAC needs.

About Desert Empire

Desert Empire Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning specializes in commercial and residential heating and air conditioning systems sales, repair and maintenance as well as a whole array of Plumbing services.  Service is top priority and customer loyalty is our goal.  Located in the Palm Desert, CA we service surrounding areas.  No job is too big or too small for us and you will find quality work and service at reasonable prices.