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Ask Dirk: Should I humidify my home?

Living in Nevada, we are very familiar with the concept of low humidity, but what is it, really? Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. Relative humidity, a term used by weather forecasters, measures the actual amount of moisture in the air compared to the total amount of moisture that the air can hold. An important factor in determining how much moisture air can hold is its temperature – colder air holds less moisture than warm air [...]

2019-01-04T14:28:56-08:00October 13th, 2018|

Ask Dirk: How can I lower my cooling costs?

It’s hot. Darn hot. It can be expensive to be cool, but you can lower your cooling costs with these simple tips. Keep your filters clean Dirty filters are one of the biggest causes of AC poor performance or system failure. Imagine breathing with a filthy cloth over your mouth and nose. It’s much harder, and you’re bound to start coughing. Your AC needs regular filter changes to keep your system running smoothly. At the very least, change them twice a [...]

2018-09-01T13:23:58-07:00September 1st, 2018|

Ask Dirk: What Are My Options When Buying or Replacing My Air Conditioner?

Ask Dirk: What Are My Options When Buying or Replacing My Air Conditioner? Overwhelmed by your choices when purchasing a new air conditioning system? 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 [...]

2018-08-17T13:21:23-07:00August 17th, 2018|

Is Annual Maintenance Really Necessary?

Preventative care is better than an emergency room visit. Should you have annual maintenance service on your air conditioner? In a word, yes. Here are my top reasons why. Improved reliability You will be less likely to suffer the inconvenience of a system breakdown. A system that is running well doesn’t have to work as hard and is more likely to keep running. Instead of replacing parts when they fail, you can replace them at your convenience. Repairs that are less costly [...]

2018-06-27T17:40:49-07:00June 27th, 2018|