Your comfort Henderson

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

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.

Renters frequently ask questions like "What rights do renters have in Nevada?", "What are landlords responsible for in Nevada?", and "How long does a landlord have to fix air conditioning in Nevada?" In general, under Nevada law, a landlord is required to maintain a rental unit in habitable condition, and air conditioning has generally been treated as part of that standard. For the exact, up-to-date legal requirements and how they apply to your specific situation, we'd recommend checking directly with a Nevada attorney, Nevada Legal Services, or the Nevada Revised Statutes

If your electric bill suddenly looks like it belongs to a much bigger house, your first thought is probably the same as everyone else’s: “The AC is killing me”. And here in Nevada, that is not exactly a crazy assumption. Sometimes the system is working harder because something else in the house is making its job much more difficult. And that can quietly cost you money every single month.