Air Conditioning services in Nevada

Air Conditioning across Nevada depends on the climate (IECC climate zones 3–5). In hot-dry climates outdoor units run at very high temperatures, which is hard on capacitors, contactors and compressors. Dust and blowing sand clog condenser coils, and rooftop and attic equipment bakes in the sun.

In Nevada specifically: extreme desert heat. Las Vegas Valley systems run around 3,000 hours a year, so capacitors, coils and condensate drains fail faster than in mild climates. Attic heat and duct leaks: Attics above 140°F make every duct leak expensive in Southern Nevada homes.

HVAC contractors in Nevada are licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board. Heating and air conditioning work generally falls under the C-21 classification. You can look up a contractor's license on the Board's website before work starts. Common systems in Nevada: Heat pumps and split AC, Rooftop package units, Evaporative coolers, Gas furnaces in Northern Nevada.

NV Energy supplies electricity to most of the state. Southwest Gas supplies natural gas in Southern Nevada and Carson City, while NV Energy also supplies gas in the Reno-Sparks area. Boulder City runs its own electric utility, and many rural homes use propane.