I love living in Phoenix because of the different terrains that surround the city. Of course, there is the desert, but we are also surrounded by mountains which means we have incredible hiking trails. Many visitors flock to Phoenix each year to enjoy the weather, the food and to shop at our incredible stores, galleries, and more. While the visitors travel to the city for short periods of time, they only get a glimpse of what it’s like to be in Phoenix. There are some challenges that come with living in the desert. One of which has to do with having proper air conditioning for your home to be comfortable. If you don’t know, HVAC is a huge industry in Phoenix because having air conditioning is a necessity here. It would be hard to survive the brutal temperatures outside without the luxury of air conditioning. Personally, my air conditioner is one of the most important appliances that I own, so I go above and beyond to make sure that my air conditioner is in tip top condition. I always make sure that I get the unit services at least once per year. However, I have been scheduling service twice per year because the unit is getting old now. Typically, in normal climates, an air conditioner would last between 15-25 years, but because of the brutal weather in Phoenix, most air conditioners are given a lifespan between 10-15 years. My air conditioner is about 12 years old, so in the next year or 2, I will need to replace it. The extra wear and tear on the unit, has caused the lower lifespan, but that’s part of the deal of living in a brutally hot city like Phoenix Arizona.