It's that time of year again! We are starting our Summer Fan Drive and we are looking for new, in-the-box fans for Carson City seniors in need this summer. Roper's Heating and Air Conditioning has donated nearly 650 fans to the Carson City Senior Center in the past six years, and we're not stopping now! The Senior Center anticipates needing more than 400 fans this summer and we'd love it if you could help out. Many of our [...]
Ask Dirk: What Are My Options When Buying or Replacing an Air Conditioner? Overwhelmed by your choices when purchasing an air conditioner? Central air conditioners fall into three categories based on your budget and what works with your existing system. Here is a look at each category. High-end air conditioners The ultimate in comfort and efficiency There’s no doubt you are paying a premium for comfort with high-end systems. If you like to run your AC all day and all night [...]
At Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning, comfort is more than a service, it’s a promise. Since 1978, our family-owned business has served Northern Nevada with precision, professionalism, and heart. And at the core of it all are the skilled technicians who dedicate themselves every day to ensuring our customers live in safe, comfortable homes. Becoming a service technician isn’t easy, and it shouldn’t be. Our techs may undergo rigorous training, complete accredited HVAC programs, participate in on-the-job training, and earn industry [...]
February is National Care About Your Indoor Air Month. During these cold winter months, you probably find yourself spending more time indoors than outside. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors, where air pollutants can be 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. It’s easy to imagine pollutants outside your home, but the truth is that contaminants are also inside your home or in the everyday products you use. Pollutants Inside [...]
In our last column, we discussed how warm a home can get during the summer months and the proper way to set your thermostat to combat that. In this part, we will talk about our best tips for your home comfort and why we might recommend a programmable thermostat. Dialing in Comfort Let’s say that you are comfortable at 74 degrees during the summer. When it’s warmer than that, you start getting uncomfortable and reach your limit at around 78 degrees. [...]
