Did you know radiant heat—the type of heat your boiler creates—was one of the first methods of indoor heating systems invented, dating back to 1300 BC?
Continue ReadingA furnace is a major investment for any North Las Vegas homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.
Continue ReadingWe all take climate control for granted these days. In winter, we expect warmth from our heating system; in summer, we demand the cool comfort of air conditioning. Most Las Vegas homeowners don’t give that a second thought—until the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system breaks down and replacement decisions need to be made. Today, the majority of homes either use a conventional air conditioner (AC) and furnace combination or a heat pump. Our team at A-1 Mechanical is well-versed in the difference as well as the benefits of each type of system.
Continue ReadingTo promote safety and well-being for our community in Henderson, here’s what you should know about this harmful airborne pollutant.
Continue ReadingFor your HVAC system to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.
Continue ReadingCongratulations, you’re planning to remodel your Las Vegas home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older home is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at A-1 Mechanical to be there every step of the way to help however we can.
Continue ReadingHeating and cooling a commercial building in North Las Vegas presents different challenges and needs than heating and cooling a North Las Vegas home. This is primarily due to the size of the building and how many people it needs to accommodate at one time. There might be many offices in various parts of the building, along with the possibility of a number of floors, and each may require a different temperature simultaneously.
Continue ReadingThe electrical wiring in your Nevada home is mostly out of sight and likely out of mind, even though you use it every day.
Continue ReadingIndoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home! It can affect your health, triggering asthma attacks and flaring allergies. It tends to put everyone in a sluggish mood—even the goldfish. Let’s zap that excess moisture right out of the room, and look at ways to manage your Nevada home’s relative indoor humidity.
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