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Things to be aware of when considering R 22 replacement refrigerants
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Why do I have hot and cold rooms in my house? How can I balance my residential HVAC system?
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Should I Use a Swamp Cooler and an Air Conditioner to Cool My House
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Retrofitting a R-22 system with a higher efficiency R410A system
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Repair or Replace: What to Do When Your AC Unit Stops Working
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Are You Overworking Your Heating Unit?
/in Furnace Inspection /by Dave HaysDuring the winter months, you rely on the heating unit in your home to help you and your family stay warm. However, although you may not realize it, your quest for your comfort may be overworking your heater, and if you don’t give your heating unit a break, you may cause serious damage that results […]
Why Should I Get My Air Ducts Cleaned?
/in Ductwork /by Dave HaysIf you want to keep you and your family comfortable throughout the year, you need to make sure that you are maintaining your home’s HVAC system. With the right regular maintenance, you can keep your HVAC system running for years to come. When scheduling maintenance for their HVAC system, many people wonder if they need […]
Benefits of an Automated Thermostat
/in Thermostat /by Dave HaysAdding smart features to your home can be a great decision, particularly if you’re interested in improving your convenience and potentially lowering your bills. Out of all the different features you could install in your home, an automated thermostat is one of the most beneficial. By allowing to more effectively and efficiently regulate the temperature […]
7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an HVAC Technician
/in HVAC Contractor /by Dave HaysWhile you might not know which questions to ask to determine what’s going on with your malfunctioning HVAC unit, you should know which questions to ask the HVAC technician who’ll be servicing your unit. The HVAC repair replacement pros of Legacy Air are here with seven essential questions to ask before deciding on who will […]
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Heating System
/in Furnace Inspection /by Dave HaysYour heating system is essential to your overall comfort while in your home or office, which makes it essential to know when it’s time to invest in a new system rather than keep wasting money on repairs. While your system might be working perfectly fine now, Legacy Air believes it doesn’t hurt to be able […]
How to Keep Your Home Energy Efficient During the Cold Months
/in Energy Efficient /by Dave HaysDuring the coldest months of the year, your heating and cooling system will be working overtime to help keep your home and family comfortable. In addition to putting strain on your system, this can also drastically increase your energy bills. However, just because the temperature has dropped doesn’t necessarily have to mean that you’ll pay […]
The Ultimate Fall/Winter HVAC Maintenance Checklist
/in Filter Maintenance /by Dave HaysAs the winter season approaches, most homeowners are focused on getting their houses ready for the cooler months ahead. While every system in your home needs attention in the lead-up to the cold weather months, it’s crucial that you perform maintenance on your HVAC system. Fall and winter can be a very stressful time of […]
Why do I have hot and cold rooms in my house? How can I balance my residential HVAC system?
/in HVAC System /by Dave HaysThere are several possible solutions to increasing the efficiency of your HVAC system and making the air distribution system work the way it was intended. As with all problems the solution isn’t always black and white and different solutions may work for different people. Unfortunately in Las Vegas the builder or their HVAC contractor does […]
How often should I get a furnace inspection?
/in Furnace Inspection /by Dave HaysIf you have never had your furnace inspected it might be time to get it done. Although furnaces don’t get the “fanfare” that A/C units get in a hot weather climate like Las Vegas, they are just as important to have inspected regularly (if not more important) than the A/C unit. The reason that furnace […]
Things to be aware of when considering R 22 replacement refrigerants
/in Refridgerant /by Dave HaysThe best replacement for R-22 Freon is usually R-407c. It has a very low loss in capacity (0 – 5%) relative to R-22 and is less expensive than many other R-22 replacement refrigerants. If a system has R22 in it already you cannot use a replacement refrigerant to simply add to the R22. For one, […]