The world of air conditioning has changed a lot in the past few years. That’s because of the improvements to the technology that have made the latest AC units more energy efficient and durable. If your Las Vegas air conditioning unit isn’t keeping you cool it might be time to talk to Ambient Edge about […]
Don’t duck the duct work – Cleaning the pipes in your home
Your furnace and air conditioner services the buildings you live or work in with warmth or cool air via ductwork, which is a series of interconnected pipes. The air is then returned back to the equipment via cold air returns, which are vents located in your wall or floor. The condition of these pipes is […]
Heat wave hypothermia – Know the signs
Over the past two years, the heat wave in Phoenix and the surrounding area hit record highs. Last June, temperatures soared to 118, and four people suffered heat stroke and passed away as a result. This is a sobering reminder of how dangerous excessive heat can be. One of the most severe cases of heat […]
Does my AC hurt the environment?
The short answer is — Not as much as they used to. Air conditioners used to be made with a chemical called R-22 coolant-refrigerant. That’s what helped keep your family comfortable in the summer. But there was a big problem; The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that the R-22 refrigerant was causing the gradual […]
Short Cycling – A Common cause of air conditioner breakdowns
There is nothing worse than that sinking feeling you get when you realize your air conditioning is not working. In the desert, where A/C is vital to your comfort and safety there is no worse time than summer to find out your system is not working. A common cause of breakdowns is known as short […]
Las Vegas before air conditioning
The 50s brought us rock and roll, the photocopier, and the first credit cards, but there was one thing that was of vital importance to the residents of Las Vegas then and today. That was the invention of the air conditioner. According to Las Vegas Weekly, the people endured triple digits in the 50s by […]