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Guides for Valley Homeowners

Our resource center helps Las Vegas valley homeowners understand their air conditioning and heating systems. Our articles address the specific conditions your equipment faces: long months of cooling, outdoor units in direct sun and dust, monsoon dust storms in July and August, and indoor units in attics, garages and closets.

We cover cooling, heating, indoor air, controls and incentives, buying guides, safety, and commercial HVAC. Read through the topics below to learn more about the equipment in your home.

Recent Articles

Heating and Cooling Topics

Two Kestrel Heating & Air technicians checking refrigerant pressures on a central air conditioner beside a Las Vegas home

Featured · Cooling

Keeping Your AC Running Through a Vegas Summer

Summer cooling runs for months in the Las Vegas valley, putting heavy strain on your air conditioning equipment.

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  • Cooling

    What a Spring AC Tune-Up Includes Item by Item

    ENERGY STAR recommends checking your cooling equipment in the spring before the extreme summer heat arrives.

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  • Cooling

    Monsoon Dust and Your Outdoor Air Conditioner

    The monsoon brings strong winds and blowing dust that can build up on your outdoor air conditioning equipment.

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  • Cooling

    Why Your Air Conditioner Freezes Up

    Learn why air conditioners freeze in the summer heat and what to check before you call.

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  • Buying Guides

    How Long Air Conditioners Last in Las Vegas

    Discover the average lifespan of residential cooling systems and learn the signs that it may be time to consider a complete system replacement.

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  • Buying Guides

    Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner

    Find out how to weigh your options when your air conditioner stops working in the middle of a hot summer.

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  • Buying Guides

    SEER2 Ratings and the Southwest Rules

    Learn how the Department of Energy Southwest efficiency rules affect your next air conditioning replacement in the Las Vegas valley.

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  • Buying Guides

    The New Refrigerants in Plain Words

    The HVAC industry is shifting to lower-impact refrigerants. Learn what R-454B and R-32 mean for your cooling system.

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  • Buying Guides

    How a New Air Conditioner Is Sized

    Finding the right size for a new air conditioner means looking at more than just the square footage of your Las Vegas home.

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  • Cooling

    What to Do When Your AC Stops Working

    A broken air conditioner is a serious issue during a Las Vegas summer. Here is what you should check before calling a technician.

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  • Cooling

    Condensate Drain Lines and Attic Leaks

    Learn how your air conditioner handles moisture, why drain lines clog with dust, and what you can do to lower the chance of water coming through the ceiling.

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  • Cooling

    AC Short Cycling Explained

    An air conditioner that turns on and off every few minutes is short cycling; learn what causes it.

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  • Heating

    Getting Your Furnace Ready for the Winter

    Winters in the valley are mild, but nights can freeze. Learn how to prepare your gas furnace for winter heating and why safety inspections matter.

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  • Heating

    Gas Furnace or Heat Pump in Las Vegas?

    Find out whether a gas furnace or a heat pump makes more sense for heating your Las Vegas home on the valley's cold winter nights.

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  • Heating

    How Heat Pumps Handle Freezing Nights

    Discover how heat pumps keep heating when Las Vegas nights drop to freezing, and how they pull heat from cold outdoor air.

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  • Safety

    Carbon Monoxide Safety at Home

    Learn how carbon monoxide alarms and the CPSC's yearly inspection advice fit together for homes with gas heat.

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  • Safety

    What to Do If You Smell Gas

    Natural gas is a common heating fuel in Las Vegas, but knowing how to handle a potential leak is critical for your family.

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  • Heating

    Why Your Furnace Blows Cold Air

    Discover the common reasons a gas furnace blows cold air and what to check first.

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  • Heating

    What a Fall Heating Tune-Up Includes

    Learn what technicians check during a fall heating tune-up for your Las Vegas gas furnace or heat pump.

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  • Indoor Air

    How Often to Change Your Air Filter

    Find out how often you should change your home air filter in the Las Vegas valley to maintain your heating and air conditioning equipment.

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  • Indoor Air

    Duct Leaks in Hot Las Vegas Attics

    According to ENERGY STAR, a typical house loses about 20 to 30 percent of the air moving through its ducts.

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  • Indoor Air

    Duct Sealing and Duct Cleaning Explained

    Sealing reduces leaks in the ductwork; cleaning removes debris from inside it.

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  • Indoor Air

    Indoor Air Quality in a Desert Home

    Filtration and sealed ductwork help keep more desert dust out of the house.

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  • Indoor Air

    Whole-Home Humidifiers for Dry Winters

    Discover how a whole-home humidifier adds moisture to your Las Vegas house during our dry desert winters.

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  • Cooling

    Ductless Mini-Splits for Garage Conversions

    Find out how ductless mini-splits offer independent cooling for your Las Vegas garage conversion or casita without relying on existing ductwork.

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  • Controls & Incentives

    HVAC Zoning for Two-Story Homes

    Learn why the second floor of your Las Vegas home stays hot during the summer and how a zoning system gives you separate temperature control for each level.

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  • Controls & Incentives

    Smart Thermostat Summer Settings

    Find out how to set your smart thermostat during a Las Vegas summer to balance indoor temperatures and reduce the strain on your air conditioning equipment.

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  • Controls & Incentives

    Understanding Your Thermostat C-Wire

    Upgrading to a smart thermostat often requires a C-wire to provide steady power. Learn what this wire does and how to check if your current system has one.

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  • Controls & Incentives

    NV Energy PowerShift and 2026 Incentives

    NV Energy offers PowerShift discounts for Las Vegas homeowners replacing their air conditioning equipment. See what applies to new installations in 2026.

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  • Controls & Incentives

    The 25C Tax Credit Ended in 2025

    The federal 25C home-improvement tax credit ended for HVAC equipment installed after December 2025. See what programs apply to Las Vegas homes now.

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  • Buying Guides

    How HVAC Financing Works Step by Step

    Discover how third-party financing helps homeowners spread the cost of a new heating and cooling system over time.

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  • Buying Guides

    How to Read an HVAC Estimate

    Discover how to read a written estimate for a new air conditioner or furnace, including equipment options and sizing details.

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  • Buying Guides

    What Flat-Rate Pricing Means

    Discover how flat-rate pricing provides a firm, written price for heating and cooling repairs before any work begins.

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  • Buying Guides

    Questions to Ask Before Replacing Your System

    Knowing what to ask an HVAC contractor helps you choose the right air conditioner or furnace for your Las Vegas home and avoid common replacement mistakes.

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  • Buying Guides

    How to Check an HVAC Contractor License

    Checking a contractor's Nevada license before work starts is a simple step that protects you.

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  • Safety

    What EPA Section 608 Means for Your Home

    The federal government requires specific training for any technician handling the refrigerant inside your residential air conditioner or heat pump.

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  • Buying Guides

    What an HVAC Maintenance Plan Includes

    A structured maintenance schedule checks specific parts of your air conditioner and furnace before the extreme summer heat or winter cold arrives.

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  • Commercial

    Rooftop Unit Maintenance for Small Businesses

    Small commercial buildings rely on packaged rooftop units to cool dining rooms and offices while baking in direct desert sunlight.

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  • Commercial

    Restaurant HVAC in the Las Vegas Heat

    Keep your Las Vegas restaurant cool during the summer peak with proper light commercial HVAC maintenance and repair.

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  • Buying Guides

    Getting Ready for Installation Day

    Prepare your home for a new heating and air conditioning system installation to help our technicians work safely.

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Problem Guides

Troubleshooting Your System

  • Problem guide

    AC Not Cooling

    Troubleshoot warm air issues safely in the Las Vegas valley.

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  • Problem guide

    AC Leaking Water

    Address indoor drain overflows safely in the Las Vegas valley.

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  • Problem guide

    No Heat

    Troubleshoot furnace and heat pump failures in the Las Vegas valley.

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  • Problem guide

    Hot Upstairs Rooms

    Fix uneven two-story temperatures across the Las Vegas valley.

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  • Problem guide

    AC Will Not Turn On

    AC troubleshooting and repair in the Las Vegas valley.

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  • Problem guide

    AC Making Noise

    Air conditioner noise diagnosis and repair in the Las Vegas valley.

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  • Problem guide

    AC Frozen Coil

    Frozen air conditioner diagnosis and repair in the Las Vegas valley.

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  • Problem guide

    AC Short Cycling

    Short cycling diagnosis and repair in the Las Vegas valley.

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  • Problem guide

    High Summer Electric Bill

    Find out why your air conditioning bill jumped in the Las Vegas valley.

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  • Problem guide

    Weak Airflow

    Find out why your heating and cooling system struggles to push air.

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  • Problem guide

    Thermostat Not Working

    Find out why your thermostat is blank or fails to start the system.

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  • Problem guide

    Heat Pump Iced Up

    Find out why your outdoor heat pump is frozen in a Las Vegas winter.

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