Why Your Las Vegas Home Feels Uncomfortable Even Though the AC Is Running

The thermostat is set at 74, and the system is running, but the house still doesn’t feel right. What gives? You’re not imagining it, and the problem usually isn’t that the temperature is wrong. It’s that temperature is only one of several factors that go into what we consider “comfortable.” Humidity Las Vegas is famous […]

Do Las Vegas Homes Need a Whole-Home Air Purifier?

Las Vegas doesn’t have the air quality reputation of Los Angeles or Phoenix, but the air inside a Las Vegas home can be surprisingly unhealthy, thanks to the desert and how homes here are built. Does that mean you need a whole-home purifier? Are there other things to consider? Las Vegas Indoor Air Quality Explained […]

What Las Vegas Homeowners Should Know about Nevada’s Tax Credits and Rebates for AC Replacement

Replacing an air conditioner in Las Vegas is a major investment, and chances are good that you’re making it under pressure. What a lot of people don’t realize until after the fact is that money was available to offset that cost, and they left it on the table because nobody told them before they signed […]

Why New Construction Las Vegas Homes Can Have AC Problems Right Out of the Box

HVAC problems in brand new homes are incredibly frustrating, but they’re not as rare as you might think. Maybe one room won’t cool down, or your utility bills are higher than what they should be, or it could be that the system is running nearly constantly when it’s relatively cool outside. The instinct is to […]

What Is a Two-Stage or Variable-Speed AC and Is It Worth the Upgrade?

If you’ve been getting quotes for a new AC system, you’ve probably encountered options that cost a good bit more than standard systems, usually marketed as “two-stage” or “variable-speed”. Are they worth the premium? The short answer: in most climates, variable-speed is a “nice to have”. In Las Vegas, it’s closer to an essential. How […]

What Does the R-410A Refrigerant Change Mean for Las Vegas Residents?

If your air conditioner is more than a few years old, there’s a good chance it uses R-410A refrigerant. What a lot of Las Vegas homeowners don’t know is that R-410A is being phased out under EPA regulations. That means older systems that need to be topped off or that have leaks face some challenges. […]

Heat Pump vs. Traditional AC in Las Vegas: Which One Makes More Sense?

If you’re in the market for a new system, you’ve probably run across heat pumps. They’ve been getting a lot of attention lately, thanks to things like federal incentives, utility rebates, better performance, and a general push toward electrification. The question for Las Vegas homeowners is: does any of that apply here, or is a […]

Why Bigger Isn’t Better: All About AC Sizing in Las Vegas

When an AC system starts struggling in a Las Vegas summer, your first thought is that if the unit can’t keep up, you should get a bigger one. More tonnage equals more cooling, right? Unfortunately, while that might be true with things like car engines, it doesn’t work the same way in the HVAC world […]

Why Can’t My AC Keep Up When It’s 115°F Outside?

You’ve checked the filter and made sure that the thermostat is set right. The AC is running, but your house is sitting at 82 degrees, and you’re sweating in your own living room. Why can’t your AC keep up?   Before you call for emergency service or start pricing new equipment, know that this shouldn’t […]

What Is Aeroseal Duct Sealing and Could It Save You From an Unnecessary AC Replacement?

If you’ve been telling yourself that your AC just isn’t powerful enough, you may be right that something needs to change. However, the change might not be what you think.   Before assuming the equipment is the problem, you need to find out how much of your conditioned air is actually reaching the rooms it’s […]