The theory of air conditioning seems fairly simple: Press the Power button, sit back and wait to be enveloped by beautifully conditioned air in a climate-controlled environment. Unfortunately, life’s not always that simple, and HVAC systems are far more complex than many home- and business owners imagine. To make life a whole lot easier, keep…
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Cities will issue excessive heat warnings when any two consecutive days have temperatures that are higher than 105 degrees. In Las Vegas, we are very familiar with excessive heat warnings, especially this year. In the past month, we’ve experienced several warnings; in fact, one heat spell caused the day-time temperature to hover above 105 degrees…
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With the astonishing number of air conditioners being shipped across the United States each year, it is no surprise that there are also a significant number of myths and rumors about these miraculous machines that abound. The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute estimates that there were more than 518,000 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps shipped…
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Everyone knows what happens when they neglect to maintain their vehicles: Belts wear out, oil runs low and lines crack. After too much neglect, serious problems can develop. Air conditioners work the same way, but most homeowners never think to have their units checked. No machine can go forever without a checkup, and neglecting to…
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Air conditioning is nearly universal in the United States. There isn’t a department store, hotel or office out there that doesn’t use it, but Vox News reminds us that for the first 100 years of AC’s existence, nobody wanted to use it. People were slow to see the benefit of installing an air conditioner in their homes…
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How often do you think about your air conditioner? If you live in Las Vegas right now, it’s probably on your mind quite frequently. Air conditioning is all that stands between you and 113-degree weather, so saying a cool, comfortable home is important is a gross understatement. An efficient AC system is so vital to…
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