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KOLOCares Fan Drive provides relief from summer heat
July 12, 2021
As we enter the scorching heat of northern Nevada summer, Carson City seniors are particularly vulnerable to heat related injury. Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning is seeking donations of brand new, in-the-box fans for Carson […]
Ask Dirk: Pollen and COVID and Smoke, Oh My!
May 18, 2021
Part 1 It’s that time of year In a nutshell Remove the source Fresh air (dilution) Humidity What’s next? It’s that time of year We’ve had a particularly irritating pollen season and according to […]
Ask Dirk: Are Bigger Systems Always Better?
April 16, 2021
If you’re in the market for a new heating or cooling system, you may be tempted to go big. Whether you are replacing or upgrading your existing system or building a new home, here are […]
Ask Dirk: Should I Buy a Smart Thermostat?
February 22, 2021
Smart thermostats have been around a little more than a decade and you may be wondering if it is time to buy one. A smart thermostat takes outside information to help run your HVAC system […]
Ask Dirk: How Can I Prep My HVAC System for Winter?
November 13, 2020
7 Ways to Prep Your HVAC System for Winter If you haven’t already, you’ll probably be turning your thermostats to “heat” in the near future (for those of us who have a furnace instead of, […]
How to Stay Comfortable Staying at Home
September 28, 2020
I hardly need to mention that 2020 has been and continues to be a strange year for many reasons. It is now September and here in northern Nevada, many people seem to be staying inside […]
Donating Box Fans to Our Senior Community
August 21, 2020
Each year, KOLO 8 News puts on a summer box fan drive as part of their KOLO Cares initiative, where our local communities come together to provide box fans and give relief to seniors during […]
Ask Dirk: Spring cleaning check list for your HVAC system
April 10, 2020
Well, you may be stuck at home for now and looking for a good home improvement project. What better time to get your HVAC system ready to rock and roll for summer than while you’ve […]
A note to our valued customers
March 20, 2020
As defined in the Nevada Health Response COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative, home maintenance and repair services such as ours are considered essential services. The health and safety of our customers and our staff is our […]
Ask Dirk: What is a zoned HVAC system?
February 7, 2020
Updated: September 2, 2020 Zoned air systems divide sections of your home into different areas or zones, which are then each controlled by separate thermostats. In contrast, a standard heating system treats your home with […]
6 ways to keep your home warm this winter
December 21, 2019
It’s no secret folks, wintertime is here and heating season is truly in full swing. Our northern Nevada winters have many of us retreating into our homes to keep out of the winter weather. When […]
Ask Dirk: Why do I need to have my furnace serviced?
November 17, 2019
It’s that time of year again, where temperatures are dropping, and we set our thermostats to heat, only to consider turning the AC back on a few days later, which makes it a great time […]
Ask Dirk: Are portable air conditioning units a good alternative?
September 10, 2019
The summer heat has many looking for relief, but of all the options available, the portable AC unit doesn’t rise to the challenge. Portability Their packages and advertising show them without hoses and purported as […]
Ask Dirk Q&A: Common Questions Homeowners Ask
July 15, 2019
Over the past 30-plus years, we’ve had common questions homeowners ask us throughout western Nevada. Many of them have been asked enough times that I felt it important to share. Does a bigger HVAC system […]
Ask Dirk: What happens during my HVAC maintenance service?
June 16, 2019
Ask Dirk: What happens during my HVAC maintenance service? Your HVAC system is a mechanical system with lots of moving parts. Without regular maintenance and care, its performance will start to decline and eventually the […]