Have you heard the news? The refrigerant R-22 is banned, as of 2020!What does this mean for you?Will you need a new AC unit in 2020?

Yes, it is true, the refrigerant R-22 will no longer be allowed to be produced, as of the year 2020.The EPA has determined R-22, which contains chlorine, is detrimental to the ozone layer in our atmosphere.They have mandated a chlorine-free replacement, by the name of R-410A, be used instead.

Meet Ivan!

Today we would like to introduce our newest service technician, Ivan! Ivan joined Clark Heating & Cooling in May of this year. He is extremely hardworking and personable, and we are happy to have him as part of the team! We would like to share a few "fun facts" about Ivan so that you can get to know him a little better. Join us for this quick question and answer below:

Q: What

What kind of air filter should I buy?

Great question, because there are a lot of different types of filters out there. The right one for your A/C unit will depend on a few different things:

1. Budget (be careful here, low budget air filters may cost you in the long run)
2. Environment, type of A/C unit
3. Filter size
4. Level of filtration required.

WHAT KINDS OF AIR FILTERS ARE OUT THERE?

By now, I think everyone has heard of Pinterest! This electronic pinboard site is incredibly popular and full of creative ideas, ranging from the latest cookie dough recipes (my favorite) to methods on how to upcycle your old toilet paper rolls (my LEAST favorite-nothing says classy like a toilet paper roll wreath on the front door). With all the ideas out there, of course people have pinned tips regarding A/C units. We will look

Well, with the return of ninety degree weather, we can pretty much bid farewell to our short winter season here in the Valley. It did get cold for about two weeks around Christmas, right? At least that was a nice festive touch. Here are a few of our favorite moments from this year's winter season:

Mild winters equal perfect days for new unit installations! This install was done on January 21, 2015. We would much

 It's winter in Phoenix! Finally, the daytime temperatures are reasonable, and you can wear boots and jackets at night! This also means you might be thinking about turning on your heater in the early morning or at night, just to take the chill off. Is there anything you need to do before turning it on?

Heat It UP!​

Not really! Go ahead and change the setting on your thermostat to "heat," and wait for