HVAC and Plumbing FAQ for Las Vegas Homes

Once a year, in spring, before the first run of days above 100°F. Systems here run for months in dusty air, so the outdoor coil, capacitors and drain line need checking more than they would in a mild climate. The AC repair and maintenance page lists what a visit covers.

Central air conditioners here typically last 10 to 15 years. That is shorter than in cooler regions because the equipment runs many more hours each year. Correct sizing, a careful installation and yearly maintenance make the biggest difference. See AC installation and replacement for how to judge repair against replacement.

Check that the thermostat is set to cool and below room temperature, the filter is not clogged, and neither breaker has tripped. Look at the outdoor unit to see whether the fan is turning. If you see ice on the copper line, switch cooling off and run the fan to thaw it, then call.

Look at it monthly during summer. A standard one-inch filter in a Las Vegas home often needs replacing every one to two months in cooling season, sooner with pets or nearby construction. Thicker media filters last longer. Options are on the air filtration page.

Las Vegas water is very hard, about 16 grains per gallon. When it is heated or evaporates, the minerals come out as scale. Scale settles in water heaters, clogs aerators and shower heads and shortens the life of valves and appliances. A water softener removes the hardness before it reaches them.

Turn off every tap and water-using appliance, then look at the water meter. If the low-flow indicator is still moving, water is going somewhere. Other signs are a higher bill, a warm or damp patch of floor and the sound of running water with everything off. Our leak detection page explains the next steps.

Leave the building straight away and take everyone with you. Do not use light switches or a phone inside. From a safe distance outside, call the gas utility or 911. Once the gas has been made safe, call a licensed plumber for the gas line repair.

Yes. We answer emergency calls for air conditioning, heating and plumbing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across Las Vegas and nearby Clark County communities. Call 702-497-0888.

Yes. We repair, replace and maintain commercial air conditioning and heating equipment, and we handle commercial drain jetting and indoor air quality work. Maintenance can be planned around your opening hours.