Las Vegas Air Conditioning FAQS

a. Is geothermal air conditioning and heating a viable alternative for

Las Vegas Air Conditioning Repair

Las Vegas homeowners?

Yes. With geothermal air conditioning and heating in Las Vegas, a series of pipes are buried in the ground near the unit that is to be heated and cooled. These pipes circulate a fluid that uses the earth’s constant temperature of 50-55 degrees to heat and cool your house. It does this by pumping the heat from the earth to the building during the winter, and the heat from the building to the earth during the summer. Using geothermal air conditioning and heating also saves around 30% on the cost of heating and cooling energy per month.

b. What is zone heating and cooling?

Our Las Vegas air conditioning repair team installs zone upgrades often as low cost a way to more efficiently heat and cool your home. Zone heating and cooling is a system that has thermostats set up in each room of the house, thereby controlling the temperature in each room separately. If one room is hotter, the system will send cold air through that room, but if another is colder, hot air will be sent through that room, therefore eliminating hotter or colder rooms. Zone heating and cooling is able to direct heat to each room of your house, which in turn saves 15%-25% on your energy bill.

c. What does Energy Star rating mean on Las Vegas HVAC equipment?

An Energy Star rating is used by the Environmental Protection Agency to identify HVAC products that save energy. If your HVAC unit does not include one of these, then it is a good idea to upgrade to a unit that does. With the use of these products you can save around 15% on your heating and cooling bills each year.

d. What does SEER rating on Las Vegas  air conditioners mean?

A SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating is the measure of the energy efficiency of the air conditioning system. With these ratings, consumers are able to compare costs of different air conditioning systems. The higher the number the more energy you save, thus the more money you save. With older units, the SEER rating is usually around a 5, but with newer, more energy efficient units, you are more likely to see a 13 or 16. Some are rated at 23!

e. What does HSPF rating on Las Vegas heat pumps mean?

A HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) rating is used to rate the heating efficiency of heat pumps. The higher the HSPF rating, the more efficient the unit is, thus saving the consumer more money. Older Heat pumps were required to have an HSPF rating of 6.8, though newer models are required to have a rating of at least 7.7. The best models have ratings closer to 9.5, providing the most efficiency.

f. What does AFUE rating on Las Vegas furnaces mean?

An AFUE (Average Fuel Utilization Efficiency) rating measures the heating efficiency of natural gas furnaces found in Las Vegas residential and commercial structures. This number is given in percentages. The higher the percentage, the more efficient the unit is. If you have a newer unit, the AFUE rating falls somewhere between 80%-95%, saving you money by saving energy. Though if you have an older unit, the percentage falls somewhere between 50%-70%, which is when you need to replace your furnace with a newer, more efficient one.

g. Are preseason check ups for my air conditioner and furnace really necessary?

Definitely. It is good to get a check up by our air conditioning repair Las Vegas team and make any needed repairs before great shifts in temperature, assuring that they are in working condition when needed.

h. What HVAC equipment is needed to improve indoor air quality?

There are some high quality HEPA air filters, ultraviolet air purifiers and whole house humidifiers that can be placed on HVAC equipment, which can eliminate more allergens and particles than regular air filters.

i. What is a heat pump? Do they work well in Las Vegas?

A heat pump is a device that moves heat from one location to another by moving heat from a cool area to a warm area, this in turn provides the warm area with more heat and makes the cool area cooler. By using a heat pump, you can save around 30% on your electricity usage.

j. How do I qualify for federal energy savings tax credits and utility company rebates if I purchase a new heating and cooling system?

If it includes an Energy Star rating, then you may qualify for a tax credit, though not all products that have the Energy Star rating will qualify for one. To receive such tax credits, you need to file an IRS form 5695 along with your taxes.

k. What is the cheapest thing I can do to reduce my Las Vegas heating and cooling bills?

The cheapest thing you can do is install an electronic programmable thermostat, which can save you an average of 15% on your energy bill each year. You can save this energy by setting the thermostat to change the temperature of your house depending on variables such as the outside temperature or when you are away or sleeping.