In Southern Nevada, Las Vegas has consistently ranked as one of the top three hottest U.S. states during the summer. It is no secret that during these peak heat months, your AC unit is running overtime. With many days exceeding 100°F – a functional AC unit is not a luxury item, it is a necessity.
To beat the heat, and stay on top of functionality, it is important to prioritize proactive maintenance, timely tune-ups, and rapid repairs.
Skipping the basic upkeep of your AC unit strains the entire HVAC system, creating spikes in energy bills and causing premature system failure. One of the simplest ways to maintain the upkeep of your HVAC system is to regularly change your air filters. It is often recommended to change every 30-90 days, make sure to set a reminder or mark your calendars. Without frequent changes, your HVAC system’s airflow is directly restricted by dirty filters. Leading to frozen coils and a heavily degraded indoor air quality.
Having a professional check the HVAC system during the pre-season, before your AC starts working overtime, can potentially save you thousands in emergency repairs. Checking the coolant levels, electrical components, and duct integrity are important in preparing your home for the intense Vegas summers. Proactive maintenance is one of the simplest preventative measures for emergency maintenance costs. Read our Thursday Management Minute from January 8th for an in-depth analysis of the importance of proactive maintenance.
In many places AC cooling is seen as a luxury, something that can be overlooked. However, in Las Vegas, this luxury is turned into a necessity. Although, with this statement it is easy to recognize that many people still do not have access to this necessity, whether houseless or in a poorly managed property. Many summer days exceed 110°F, and the inside of a building with no AC can easily reach temperatures up to 125°F by late afternoon. Not having a functional AC in Las Vegas heat can easily turn into a Fair Housing violation if not addressed quick enough due to the direct threat to the tenant’s legal right to a habitable home.
The strict requirement in Southern Nevada demands that property managers, landlords, and homeowners must initiate or complete emergency cooling repairs within 48 hours of receiving the notice if the lack of AC threatens the tenant’s health and safety. Maintenance requests should always be handled uniformly, consistently, and without bias. Any delays in the emergency repairs for any tenant can be viewed as a fair housing violation against regulations and equal treatment laws.
To highlight the property managers, landlords, or homeowner’s role is important in proactive maintenance and AC upkeep. However, we must also recognize the responsibility the tenant holds. It is important that a tenant is to report AC issues the exact moment they notice a change in performance. Whether that be weak airflow, strange noises, blowing warm air, or lack thereof. Waiting until the system completely dies makes repairs much harder and longer. As a property management company, it is our duty and responsibility to ensure our commitment to fast-tracking tenant comfort. Maintenance is a partnership between a proactive tenant and an aligned management team.
Our updated work order system now utilizes an advanced AI assistant to guide tenants through immediate troubleshooting steps, helping to accurately identify and pinpoint the problem before the technician arrives.
Summer heat in Vegas is no joke, and we find a tenants right to a safe and habitable home no laughing matter. Having clean filters, proactive maintenance, a fast-reporting strategy, and a strict compliance, ensures our ability to keep people safe and cool in their homes. Tenants, remember to report issues as soon as they are noticed, do not delay. For our current tenants, please submit work orders through your Rentvine portal. Homeowners and landlords, make sure to have your pre-season maintenance check on your HVAC systems.
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