Henderson HVAC Blog

If you live in Vegas, you know the feeling. Sometime in September, you step outside and it just... doesn't hit you in the face like it did in July and August. The triple-digit grind of July and August starts to loosen its grip, evenings finally feel like evenings again, and for the first time since spring, your air conditioner gets a breather. It's a small thing, but every local notices it. But before you assume the hard part of the cooling season is behind you, here's what's actually happening with the weather this month and what it means for the air conditioning and heating system

In Las Vegas, there is a factor homeowners need to consider. The water coming into your home contains a considerable amount of minerals. You may not notice them when you turn on the faucet, take a shower or fill a glass of water. Your plumbing, however, notices them very well. This is where hard water enters the story.

There's a certain buzz that hits Las Vegas every January. For one week, and then in waves throughout the rest of the year, this city quietly turns into the innovation capital of the world. Not for gambling. For gadgets, gizmos, and all the unglamorous but essential machinery that keeps our homes warm, cool, and running smoothly. The convention floors get so big they feel like small airports. Engineers huddle over spec sheets like they're reading tea leaves. And somewhere between the espresso stands and the badge scanners, the next few years of home technology quietly start taking shape.

I've got three service calls lined up today before noon. A customer said the AC system don't work. Another customer said the Air Conditioner doesn't blow cold air. Someone else explained that the house was getting warmer every hour, but they were pretty sure it would somehow fix itself. And that is really the whole point of what I want to talk about today. 

August in Las Vegas is not exactly a gentle month. The sun seems to spend the entire day trying to turn your house into an oven, while your air conditioner works overtime to keep things even remotely comfortable. And then, just when you think the worst is over, the electric bill arrives. Early August is not too late to do something about it. You do not have to spend the rest of the summer sitting in the dark, sweating on the couch, and pretending that warm water is a refreshing beverage. A few smart checks around your home can improve comfort and help reduce unnecessary energy use.