Washoe County · about 4,500 ft
Heating and air conditioning in Reno, NV
Reno sits at about 4,500 feet in the high desert, with cold winters and hot, dry summers. Winter nights often fall into the teens, and the heating season runs from October into April. Summer highs reach the 90s and sometimes pass 100°F, and wildfire smoke from California and Nevada fires can settle over the Truckee Meadows for days. Housing ranges from 1920s–1950s homes in the Old Southwest and Midtown to large newer subdivisions in Somersett, Damonte Ranch and South Meadows.
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Homes and HVAC in Reno
Older central Reno homes may have floor furnaces, gravity furnaces converted to forced air, or boilers, and many never had central AC. Evaporative coolers are still common. Newer homes typically have gas furnaces with split AC, and the furnace often sits in the garage or attic, where condensate lines can freeze.
Freezing condensate lines
High-efficiency furnaces in garages and attics produce condensate that can freeze in cold snaps, causing the furnace to lock out. Insulating or heat-taping the drain line prevents repeat no-heat calls.
Wildfire smoke
During smoke events, upgrading to a MERV 13 filter, running the fan and sealing return leaks helps keep indoor air cleaner.
Adding AC to older homes
Many older Reno homes were built without central air. Summers have been getting hotter, and mini-splits or heat pumps are common ways to add cooling.
Common calls in Reno
- Furnace Repair in Reno
- Furnace Replacement & Installation
- Emergency Heating Repair
- AC Replacement & Installation
- Air Filtration & Purification
- Evaporative (Swamp) Cooler Service
Also available: emergency HVAC and every other service.
Reno at a glance
- County
- Washoe County
- Elevation
- About 4,500 ft
- ZIP codes
- 89501, 89502, 89503, 89506, 89509, 89511, 89512, 89519, 89521, 89523
- Neighborhoods
- Old Southwest, Midtown, South Meadows, Somersett, Caughlin Ranch, Northwest Reno, Double Diamond, Damonte Ranch, Lemmon Valley
Reno HVAC questions
Why does my Reno furnace stop working on the coldest nights?
A common cause is a frozen condensate line on a high-efficiency furnace in the garage or attic. Other causes are dirty flame sensors and snow-blocked vent pipes. Protecting the drain line is a common permanent fix.
Do I need a permit to replace HVAC equipment here?
Usually yes. Replacing a furnace, AC or heat pump generally requires a mechanical permit from the City of Reno Building Division or Washoe County Building & Safety, depending on your address. The licensed contractor pulls the permit and schedules the inspection. Ask for a copy of the closed permit for your records.
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