Carson City HVAC for the homes built before central air
Beach & Sons serves Carson City from the Gardnerville shop, twenty minutes down US-395 — furnace repair, air conditioning, heat pumps, and water heaters for a town full of homes built decades before central air was standard. One accountable local team, 50+ years in the trade.
Older Homes
What older Carson City homes actually need
Carson City grew in waves — the historic west side, the ranch homes of the '60s and '70s, the subdivisions of the '80s and '90s — and each wave left a different heating and cooling problem behind. These are the four we see most.
Ductwork that was never sized for cooling
A lot of Carson City homes had air conditioning added onto a furnace-only duct system. The ducts move enough air for heat and not enough for cooling, so the AC runs long, the back bedrooms stay warm, and the equipment wears out early. We measure static pressure before we quote anything — a new condenser on the same ducts just repeats the problem.
Furnaces at the end of their life
Furnaces from the '80s and '90s are still running all over Eagle Valley, and most of them are far less efficient than anything made today. The repair-or-replace math is different for a 30-year-old furnace than a 12-year-old one. We show you the numbers for your furnace rather than tell you the answer, and we repair when repair is the right call.
Electrical panels and heat pumps
Cold-climate heat pumps make sense in Carson City's climate, but an older panel may not have the capacity for one. We check the panel and the existing wiring before recommending a heat pump, and we'll tell you when a dual-fuel setup that keeps your gas furnace as backup is the smarter fit. Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractor, Daikin Comfort Pro, Fujitsu Elite.
Water heaters in closets and garages
Forty-gallon tanks in interior closets, garage units on a cold north wall, and the occasional early tankless from a remodel. We service and replace all of them, including Navien tankless, and we'll tell you honestly whether tankless is worth it for your house or whether a quality tank is the better buy.
Not sure which one you've got? Call the Gardnerville shop at (775) 782-0055, text (775) 402-2402, or book online — we'll tell you what we find and what it costs before any work starts. NV Lic. 0085647.
Serving Carson City from Gardnerville
20 minutes south on US-395 · 1418 Industrial Way #B, Gardnerville, NV 89410
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AC Repair
Older systems, honest diagnosis, any brand.
Furnace & Heating Repair
Gas and electric furnaces, 15 years old or 40.
Maintenance Plans
Keeps an aging system off the emergency list.
Water Heaters
Tank and tankless, closet installs included.
Also serving Washoe Valley, Indian Hills, Jacks Valley, Mound House, and Dayton.
What Northern Nevada homeowners say
“After another company told me nothing was wrong, Beach and sons came out and Tyler quickly found and fixed the issue. He was on time, friendly and explained everything clearly. Great experience and excellent service. Highly recommend!”
“Communicative company. Tyler came out and helped with our water heater. He found the cause of the issue, replaced the necessary equipment, and then educated me on what he did. Extremely polite and knowledgeable, will use again!”
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