Phoenix Homes are Heating Up

Phoenix is starting to heat up.

Air Conditioning. In Arizona, you are hard pressed to find two more important words in the middle of August and 115 degree heat. I grew up back east and really didn’t understand why anyone would wish to live in a desert. Of course, I didn’t really understand central air conditioning either. It was not until I was 24 and living in Maryland that I first experienced the wonder of central air. Window A/C was the norm growing up and having more then 2 window units in the entire house was considered a luxury.

Air conditioning in Arizona is not a luxury, it is a necessity. No matter how many ways one can say ‘it is a dry heat’, 115 degrees is hot and fatalities occur at that temperature. When selling a property in Arizona, the A/C, heat, electric, and other systems are guaranteed to be in working condition. If during the inspection period the buyer determines these items to be non-functioning, they must be repaired by the seller.

For many, April signals the month to get ready to sell your home. If you are in the preparation stages, get your air conditioning system checked now before the heat of summer causes backups with all the local contractors. If you have a home warranty, you might want to contact them first to be sure you understand what is covered prior to having your system serviced.

You can contact me, Tracy Thompson 623-326-0597 Tracy@TalkToTracyHomes.com for a list of maintenance items to be attended to before you sell your home. If you are unsure what systems are guaranteed by the purchase contract, let me know and I will help you go over the items.