Washoe County, Nevada
HVAC repair and installation in Reno, NV
Reno sits at about 4,500 feet, with cold winters, hot dry summers and wildfire smoke in late summer. Gas furnaces carry the heating load, and central AC and heat pumps handle summer days in the 90s.
Areas served include
Old Southwest · Midtown · Somersett · Damonte Ranch · Caughlin Ranch · Northwest Reno
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24 ZIP codes covered in Reno
Reno homes and their HVAC systems
The Old Southwest and Midtown have 1920s–50s homes with older systems; Somersett, Damonte Ranch and Caughlin Ranch have newer construction with modern forced air.
Local conditions that affect your system
Seasons and peak demand in Reno
Reno summers bring highs in the 90s with low humidity, and smoke often arrives in July through September. Winters average in the 40s by day with nights well below freezing. Heating runs from October into April.
Common HVAC calls in Reno
Also available: emergency HVAC and every other HVAC service.
Reno at a glance
- County
- Washoe County
- Utilities
- NV Energy supplies electricity and natural gas in Reno and Sparks.
- Permits & licensing
- The City of Reno Building and Safety division issues permits; contractors need a Nevada State Contractors Board license.
- ZIP codes covered
- 89501, 89502, 89503, 89504, 89505, 89506, 89507, 89508, 89509, 89510, 89511, 89512, 89513, 89515, 89519, 89520, 89521, 89523 and 6 more
Reno HVAC FAQ
Do Reno homes need both AC and heat?
Yes. Winters are cold enough for a furnace or heat pump, and summer highs in the 90s make AC worthwhile.
What filter helps with Reno wildfire smoke?
A MERV 13 media filter with the fan running more often during smoke events, if your system can handle it.
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