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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 […]

Is a Ductless Mini-Split Right for My Las Vegas Garage, Guest House, or Room Addition?

Las Vegas homes are expanding. A garage gets converted into a gym or a home office, or maybe a casita gets built out back for in-laws or a rental income stream. It could be a bonus room that gets finished above the garage, or a sunroom that gets added along the back of the house. […]

Why Is My Electric Bill So High When the AC Is Running?

Electric bill sticker shock? You’re not alone. For more and more Las Vegas residents, the bill arrives, and they stare at it, not really processing why it’s so much. The number is definitely higher than last summer, which means that the AC’s the problem. However, “the AC is running a lot” isn’t the whole story. […]

Why Does My House Smell When the AC Turns On?

Your nose is a surprisingly good diagnostic tool. The smell that hits you when your AC kicks on is information. Different smells point to different problems, and the difference between “this needs attention soon” and “turn the system off and call someone now” is important.   Wet Towel or a Damp Basement Smell   This […]

What Is SEER Rating and Does It Actually Matter in Las Vegas?

When you start shopping for a new air conditioner in Las Vegas, or even just researching whether your current unit is performing the way it should, you’re going to run into the term “SEER”. It’ll be on every spec sheet and every contractor’s quote. If you’re like most homeowners, you’ll be wondering what it actually […]

Why Is My AC Blowing Warm Air?

It happens every summer, usually on the worst possible day. You walk inside expecting that rush of cold air, and instead, you get something that feels like a hair dryer pointed at your face. Your AC is running because you can hear the fan spinning. However, the air coming out of your vents is warm. […]

Why Does My AC Keep Turning On and Off?

Your AC doesn’t constantly run. It runs for a while, cools the house down, shuts off, and waits. Then it starts again once the temperature reaches whatever you’ve got your thermostat set to. That’s how the system is supposed to work, at any rate, but if you’ve started noticing the system clicking on and off […]

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 […]