Why Does My AC Air Filter Fail So Fast in Las Vegas?

Every pack of filters you’ve ever bought has the same advice printed somewhere on the cardboard: Change every 90 days. That’s common advice across the industry, but in Las Vegas, it’s almost completely wrong.   While changing a filter every three months might work just fine somewhere like San Francisco, where you don’t get crazy […]

What Your Attic’s Dust Can Tell You About Your AC and Your Air Quality

When was the last time you really looked at your attic? Chances are good it was nothing more than a passing glance when you were putting away the holiday decorations. That’s normal but unfortunate, especially when it comes to your AC system and your indoor air quality.   The dust, debris, and residue on and […]

The “Heat Soak” Effect: Why Your AC Struggles Most at 10 PM

Here’s something that surprises most Las Vegas homeowners: your air conditioner is working its hardest at 10 PM. It’s called the heat soak effect, and if you know how it works, you can make better decisions about how you cool your home (decisions that’ll save your system from unnecessary wear and tear).   Your House […]

Micro-Climates of the Valley: Summerlin vs. Henderson Cooling Strategies

Most people think of Las Vegas as a single climate. It’s hot, it’s dry, it’s the desert, what else is there to say? That’s actually not the entire truth.   The Las Vegas Valley sits in a basin ringed by mountains, and across that basin, there’s some pretty significant elevation change, roughly 1,500 feet between […]

The “Smart Home” Conflict: When Your Nest or Ecobee Fights Your AC

Smart thermostats are great. Nest, Ecobee, and the Honeywell Home series do more or less what they promise, at least in a temperate climate. The problem is that Las Vegas in July is one of the most demanding environments a residential HVAC system will ever face, and some of the features that make smart thermostats […]

What Your Dirty Air Filter Reveals About Your Home’s Seal

Changing your air filter is one of the most basic parts of AC maintenance in Las Vegas. However, did you know that your filter can give you important information about the air quality inside your home? Before you toss that old filter in the trash, it’s worth taking a closer look.   Uniform Grey Dust […]

The Cottonwood Clog Is a Spring Maintenance Priority for Las Vegas

If you’ve lived in Las Vegas for more than a year, you know the cottonwood bloom. Sometime in late March or April, the cottonwood and poplar trees that line older neighborhoods, parks, and irrigation canals start releasing their seeds. The air fills with white, cottony fluff.   However, most homeowners don’t connect it to what’s […]

The “Desert Surge”: Why Las Vegas Power Spikes Fry AC Capacitors

If you live in Las Vegas or the surrounding area, you depend on your AC to work. When the temperature hits 110°F, not having a working AC isn’t an option. However, there’s a very good chance that your system will fail, and if so, it’s likely that the problem isn’t the motor or your refrigerant […]

How Sun-Baked Attic Insulation Impacts AC Static Pressure

Be honest, how often do you think about your attic? If you’re like most homeowners, it’s probably twice a year: when you go to get the holiday ornaments out and when you put them away. That’s understandable, but ignoring your attic (more specifically, the insulation in your attic) can lead to serious problems and the […]

The “Invisible” Benefits of Spring AC Service: It’s More Than Just Cooling

What comes to mind when you think about AC maintenance? Chances are good that it’s staying cool in Las Vegas’s searing summers. However, there’s more to spring AC service than just making sure your unit’s ready to handle those 100°F+ days. The biggest benefits of AC maintenance often aren’t obvious right away. However, these “invisible” […]