Vegas Homeowner Guide
An AC replacement quote feels brutal — until you realize the furnace sitting next to it is the same age, and replacing them separately costs thousands more than doing them together.
Furnaces and ACs usually die within 2–3 years of each other in Vegas
A new AC running on a 20-year-old furnace works harder and dies faster
Two separate installs = two crane lifts, two permits, two days of disruption
Package units share one cabinet — replacing "just the AC" usually means replacing the whole unit anyway
Check any that match. Two or more, and it’s time for a diagnostic – not another guess.
These four causes account for most calls like this we run across the Las Vegas Valley – Summerlin, Henderson, Spring Valley, and everywhere in between.
Vegas heat punishes both sides. If your AC made it 12 years, your furnace probably has 1–2 more in it – at best. Replacing the AC alone means you’ll be calling us back for the furnace before the new AC’s warranty runs out.
A new high-efficiency AC paired with a 20-year-old furnace can’t reach its rated efficiency. The blower motor on an old furnace can’t move the airflow a new AC needs. You paid for a 16 SEER unit running at 12.
One crane lift, one permit, one day of disruption vs. two of each. Most Vegas homes save $4k–$6k by doing both at once instead of “we’ll replace the furnace in 2 years” math.
If you’re on a Vegas rooftop package unit (most ranch homes are), the AC and heater share one cabinet. “Just replacing the AC” usually means replacing the entire unit – at which point not replacing the heating side is leaving money on the floor.
From Summerlin to Henderson, here is how we’re keeping homes across the Las Vegas Valley cool and comfortable.
We installed a new 3-ton Trane 14S gas package unit on this residential rooftop.
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At Bob’s Repair, we help homeowners in Henderson improve energy efficiency and indoor comfort by upgrading attic insulation.

Our team recently completed a full HVAC installation in Henderson, upgrading a residential system to a 4-ton RunTru by Trane split system.
We diagnose on-site, photograph what we find, and walk you through it before we recommend a single repair.
Every part and labor line itemized before we start. If we find something extra mid-job, we stop and call you before adding a dollar.
We fix the part that's failing. If a $40 capacitor solves it, that's the job — not a $1,200 replacement you didn't need.
We run the system, take a reading, and confirm the symptom that brought us out is gone. If it isn't, we stay and keep working.
How does a giant rooftop AC unit actually get onto the roof? With a crane, a rooftop unit, and zero margin for error — the kind of lift where real pros stand out. Watch the Bob's Repair team execute a precision crane lift for a rooftop HVAC installation in Las Vegas.
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What happens when a rooftop AC install isn't simple? In this one, Bob's Repair had to crane-lift a rooftop unit over a giant tree — clearing it by inches — before upgrading the curb, the disconnect, and the leveling to make the system better than new. A look at what "daring install" means in the HVAC world.
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When is it time to replace an old heater? When it's rattling at 2 AM or your kids wake up freezing, an upgrade means more than better sleep — it means lower energy bills and peace of mind that your home is safe. In this video, Bob's Repair retires an old unit and handles everything from the safe install of the new system to hauling the "old guy" away.
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How fast can a dead furnace be replaced in winter? When the heat quits, you don't have time for a solo act — Bob's Repair sends a full crew to get Las Vegas homes warm again fast. This video shows the team approach: safe installation, spotless cleanup, and heat back on without the homeowner lifting a finger.
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