Good Guys Heating, Air Conditioning, & Plumbing

07/29/2026

Most AC failures in July happen to units that ran perfectly fine in April.

Spring isn't a real test for your system. The real test comes when the outdoor unit is sitting in 95°F heat, running 12+ hours a day, against humidity it never saw three months ago.

Four numbers worth knowing before peak season hits:

>> 75% of emergency no-cool calls trace back to skipped maintenance (ACCA, 2023)
>> An unmaintained AC loses about 5% efficiency every year without service (U.S. Dept. of Energy)
>> U.S. homeowners spend roughly $29B a year on AC electricity (ENERGY STAR, 2023)
>> A single repair call now tops out around $700, and emergency calls run higher (Angi, 2024)

The cost of waiting compounds. Lost efficiency shows up on your power bill all summer. Skipped tune-ups show up as a service call the week every tech in your zip code is already booked solid.

Pre-season service is about catching the strain your system is already carrying, before the weather forces it to fail.

If you haven't booked a check yet this year, June is the window. July is the line. ☀

07/28/2026

Today, the Good Guys Home Services family says goodbye to one of our own.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our teammate, Tom Patterson.

Tom was more than a coworker—he was a valued member of our family. We are grateful for the time we shared with him and the impact he made on those who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.

Please join us in keeping Tom”s family, friends, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Tom, you will be missed, and you will not be forgotten.

❤️ The Good Guys Home Services Family

View Larry Thomas Patterson's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/27/2026

🔎 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿.
Sometimes the real issue is hiding where homeowners rarely look...
✔ Crawl spaces
✔ Attics
✔ Behind walls
✔ Inside the ductwork

We've found disconnected ducts, crushed ductwork, sagging supports, air leaks, and improperly sized systems that were causing comfort problems—even though the HVAC equipment itself was working correctly.
That's why our technicians take the time to diagnose the entire system instead of simply replacing parts.

Because solving the real problem is always better than guessing.
📸 These photos show one of our technicians tracking down an airflow issue beneath a home.
📖 Want to learn more about how ductwork affects comfort, airflow, and energy efficiency?
👉 Read our latest blog: https://goodguys.app/blog/why-ductwork-matters-hvac-performance/
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07/27/2026

75% of this summer's emergency AC calls didn't have to happen.

That stat comes from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, and it changes how we think about "sudden" breakdowns. Most aren't sudden at all. They're scheduled. Just not on your calendar.

A few numbers worth knowing before July really heats up:

>> A neglected AC loses up to 25% of its efficiency (U.S. Dept. of Energy). You feel that on every monthly bill.
>> 75% of no-cool emergency calls are preventable with routine maintenance (ACCA). That 2am panic call is usually a skipped spring tune-up.
>> A regular tune-up can cut cooling energy use by up to 15% (ENERGY STAR). Same comfort, smaller bill, longer system life.

The math is uncomfortable. Skipping a $100-ish tune-up to "save money" often means higher bills all summer, an emergency repair in peak season, and a replacement years earlier than it should be.

Proactive maintenance is the affordable option. Reactive repair is the expensive one.

If your AC hasn't been looked at this year, this is the week to do it. 🛠

07/24/2026

Roughly 1 in 3 U.S. broadband homes now have a smart thermostat on the wall. 🏠

That's not early-adopter territory anymore. That's your neighbor, your sister-in-law, probably half your street.

A couple of numbers worth sitting with:

>> About 35% of U.S. broadband households had a smart thermostat by 2024 (Parks Associates)
>> ENERGY STAR estimates the average homeowner saves around $50/year on heating and cooling

Here's why it actually matters for your home: a connected thermostat can flag a struggling HVAC system early. Catching something off in June is a whole lot cheaper than a no-cool call in August when the house is 88 degrees.

It's changing the service side too. Good techs are reading the data before the truck even pulls into your driveway, so they show up with a head start on the problem.

Smart tech won't replace a great HVAC pro. It just helps you find one sooner, with better information in hand. That's the part we're building around.

07/22/2026

Your AC running doesn't mean your AC is healthy. That's the myth costing homeowners thousands every summer. ☀

A system can blow cold-ish air while a failing capacitor, a clogged coil, or a slow refrigerant leak quietly wears down every other component. You won't hear it. You won't see it. You'll just notice it on the utility bill, and eventually on the repair invoice.

Two very different paths most homeowners face:

Proactive tune-up: a scheduled visit, a clean system, small issues caught before they cascade. Predictable cost.

Reactive repair: a 95-degree afternoon, an emergency call, a compressor replacement. Unpredictable, and usually four-figure.

Most of the AC service calls we see aren't maintenance. They're rescues. And almost all of them started as something small a tech could've spotted months earlier.

If your AC is running today, that's the best time to have it looked at. Not the worst.

07/20/2026

Most emergency AC calls happen in July when temperatures hit 95 degrees. The repair bills? Usually three to four times what a spring tune-up would have cost.

We see it every summer. The first heatwave hits, and systems that skipped maintenance get pushed past their limits. A small issue like a failing capacitor quickly becomes a blown compressor.

Here is how the math actually breaks down. A proactive tune-up runs about $75 to $150. A technician cleans the coils, checks refrigerant, and tests the electrical components so everything runs efficiently. An emergency repair in peak summer? The diagnostic fee alone is often $150, and the full bill usually lands between $300 and $600.

Skipping the tune-up does not save money. It just delays a small, manageable cost and turns it into a much bigger one, usually while you are sitting in a hot house waiting for a technician.

One hour now can save you hundreds of dollars and days of discomfort later. Let us get your system ready before the heat arrives 🛠

07/17/2026

The AC gets blamed. The filter hasn't been touched in eight months.

Every June, the calls start. Homeowners are sure the compressor died or the whole unit needs replacing. Our techs show up, pop the panel, and pull out a filter so clogged you can't see light through it.

That is the diagnosis more often than anyone expects. Restricted airflow forces the system to work harder than it was built for. Energy bills climb, the coil ices over, and the unit shuts down completely. It looks and feels like a mechanical failure. It usually isn't. 🏠

Filter swaps cost a few dollars. Emergency cooling calls in July cost a few hundred, plus a hot house while you wait for a tech. The homeowners who break the cycle stop treating filter changes as a "when I remember" task and start treating them as a monthly calendar event, same week every month.

Check yours this week. If you can't remember the last swap, that is your answer.

When did you last change yours?

07/15/2026

❄ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼... 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁.

The outdoor condenser is responsible for releasing heat from your home. Over time, dirt, grass clippings, pollen, cottonwood, and other debris can build up on the coil, restricting airflow.

When that happens, your air conditioner may:
💸 Use more electricity
🏠 Run longer to cool your home
🔧 Experience additional wear on important components
❄ Struggle to keep your home comfortable

That's one reason a professional AC tune-up is so important. Cleaning the condenser is just one part of a complete maintenance visit that helps keep your system operating at its best.

🎥 Watch the short video below to see the difference a clean condenser can make.

📖 Want to learn more? Read our homeowner guide:
👉 https://goodguys.app/blog/should-you-clean-your-air-conditioner-condenser/

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07/15/2026

Changing your AC filter once a year is not maintenance. It is neglect.

We hear it all the time. "I swapped it in the spring, I'm good." Then July hits, the unit runs 14 hours a day, and that "clean enough" filter turns into a felt blanket choking the whole system.

A clogged filter makes your blower motor work harder for less airflow. That can add 5 to 15% to your cooling bill and shorten the life of a system that costs $7,000+ to replace. The dust it should be catching ends up coating your evaporator coil instead, which is the $400 to $600 cleaning call we get all summer long.

The honest schedule for most homes:
›› Basic fiberglass filters: every 30 days
›› Pleated 1-inch filters: every 60 to 90 days
›› Homes with pets or allergies: every 30 days, no exceptions
›› High-MERV or 4-inch media filters: every 6 to 12 months

A $15 filter and five minutes now, or a Saturday without AC, a service fee, and a tech explaining what could have been prevented. When did you last change yours? If you can't remember, book an HVAC tune-up through the Good Guys App and we'll get a local pro out before the next heat wave. 🔧