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Ask Dirk: What Are My Options When Buying or Replacing an Air Conditioner?
August 17, 2025
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 […]
Ask Dirk: How to Operate Your HVAC System in Extreme Heat or Cold Pt. 1
October 3, 2024
It’s been a long, hot summer. As happens during any extended hot or cold streak, we get calls from people concerned that their system is taking too long to make their home comfortable. Sometimes, the […]
Ask Dirk: What Should I Know About Heat Pumps?
December 5, 2023
Heat pumps are an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional HVAC systems. They provide both heating and cooling for year-round comfort. In this blog post, we will discuss how heat pumps work, their advantages […]
Ask Dirk: Are Mini Split Systems Right for My Home?
January 26, 2022
In our last column, we talked about zoned systems and how they can improve energy efficiency and maximize home comfort. If you are interested in zoned systems, mini split systems are another option in zoning […]
Ask Dirk: Does my ductwork need replacing? Part 2
January 6, 2022
In our last column, we discussed the health and comfort aspects of your HVAC system’s ductwork. In this column, we’re going to examine increasing the efficiency of your system through replacing your ductwork. Efficiency How […]
Ask Dirk: Does my ductwork need replacing? Part 1
December 22, 2021
The ductwork in your home acts like its circulatory system – sending air throughout the various rooms and returning it to your furnace or air handler. Properly designed and installed ductwork can make a significant […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
Ask Dirk: Is my thermostat costing me money?
March 21, 2019
According to EnergyStar.gov, nearly half of your home’s energy usage is for heating and cooling. How can you be both comfortable and energy efficient? Aside from changing your filters regularly to keep dirt and dust […]
Ask Dirk: Will running my ceiling fan in the winter save money?
February 9, 2019
You may use ceiling fans to help cool your house during the summer, but did you know you can use them in the winter to help boost your home heating system as well? Heat rises […]