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At 7,300 to 7,800 feet, the air has about 25% less oxygen than sea level. Gas burners need smaller orifices to mix fuel and air properly, and venting calculations are different because of lower air density. A furnace or boiler set up for sea level will run rich here, producing carbon monoxide and sooting up the heat exchanger. We've responded to calls where people had headaches and dizziness—classic CO symptoms—because someone installed appliances without proper altitude adjustment. It's not optional, it's a safety issue. Every gas appliance we install gets proper high-altitude setup and we test combustion to verify it's burning correctly.

Los Alamos water is hard, but not quite as aggressive as Santa Fe's. You'll still get mineral buildup in fixtures and water heaters, and softeners are beneficial, but the problem develops more slowly. Water heaters here might last 8 to 10 years instead of Santa Fe's 6 to 8 without a softener. The bigger issue in Los Alamos is heating system demands from the climate and altitude. If I had to prioritize, I'd say make sure your heating system is properly sized and maintained first, then consider a water softener as a good long-term investment rather than an immediate necessity.

You call us and we get there as fast as conditions safely allow. We stock common parts for the furnace and boiler models prevalent in Los Alamos, so many repairs can be completed same visit. If we need to order a part, we'll set you up with temporary heating solutions—space heaters, alternative heat sources, whatever keeps you safe until permanent repair. Emergency calls to Los Alamos include travel time premiums because we're coming from Santa Fe, but when it's 5 below, getting heat restored isn't optional. Most heating failures happen during the coldest weather because that's when systems are under maximum stress.

For plumbing services in Los Alamos, our experts with 30+ years of experience recommend considering the local challenges: cold winters stress heating systems, high altitude affects HVAC.

For plumbing services in Los Alamos, our experts with 30+ years of experience recommend considering the local challenges: cold winters stress heating systems, high altitude affects HVAC.

For plumbing services in Los Alamos, our experts with 30+ years of experience recommend considering the local challenges: cold winters stress heating systems, high altitude affects HVAC.