How To & Tips
12
Sep
USE YOUR WINDOWS TO KEEP OUT HEAT
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***Install window coverings to prevent heat gain through your windows.
13
Sep
LIMIT USAGE IN ‘PEAK HOURS’
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You can save money on your electric bill simply by changing the time of day you run the oven, do laundry or run the heater. That’s because power companies change electric costs based on the time of day. It can cost 30 to 60 percent more to operate your electronics during peak hours of energy
13
Sep
What’s better? Turn off AC or leave it on? Keep reading!
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*Air conditioning an empty home: As with most questions, the answer is, It depends. Do you live in a single-family home, or a condo? How long will you be away– for a few hours while you’re shopping, or for two weeks’ vacation? What temperature do you keep your house at? The EPA says it’s better
13
Sep
Keeping Cool with Your Las Vegas HVAC
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Do you own your own home? If your home has “central air” or a “home comfort system”, you will need the services of a professional Las Vegas HVAC. HVAC is short for “heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning”. It is also known as “climate control”. Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning help to better the quality of indoor air,
13
Sep
TIP TO SAVE ENERGY @ HOME
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“Keeping your freezer full- but not overstuffed- uses less energy than keeping it empty, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program”
21
Apr
Tip of the week for AC Hero Las Vegas “Difference between air filters”
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1. FIBERGLASS a. Because of their affordable material, you can get these filters for as low as $1 each. b. Does not filter smaller particles like animal dander, smoke bacteria as effectively. MERV RATING: 2-3 c. Because of their small surface area. fiberglass filter needs to be replaced every month. d. The material used to make
12
May
Advantages of a Mini Splits System
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SPLIT SYSTEMS: The main advantages of mini splits are their small size and flexibility for zoning or heating and cooling individual rooms. “We have one in our own house for David’s music studio (AC hero Las Vegas owner/ contractor/ musician/ piano player)” We had a very good experience with this company. My husband and I decided to set up a