Finding quality HVAC customer service can seem like a difficult task. If you keep an eye out for these five things, you can find the right business or technician to get the job done professionally.
Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for October, 2014
Good HVAC Customer Service: 5 Things to Look For
Thursday, October 30th, 2014You Could Be Vulnerable to Carbon Monoxide in Your Home
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014Prepare for Fall With Boiler Maintenance in Your Home
Thursday, October 23rd, 2014Autumn is in the air in Fresno, Ca, and the cold season will not be long behind it. Prepare your heating system now to be sure that it keeps your family nice and warm during the winter months. Performing a few simple checks on your boiler will help you know if you need to call in the professionals.
Switching Over to a Mercury-Free Thermostat is Important for Your Home
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014Mercury is commonly known as a toxic element, but many people don’t realize that the mercury in their thermometers can be a major hazard when not disposed of properly. Each year, thousands of pounds of mercury are haphazardly dumped into landfills, demolition dumps and incinerators, creating a significant threat for the environment and human health. The federal EPA estimates that 21 tons of mercury had been used in the production of thermostats as of 2004. Mercury poisoning in humans can cause:
Clean Your Ducts, Improve Home Air Quality
Thursday, October 16th, 2014With Fresno being California’s largest inland city, it’s little surprise that residents generate a substantial amount of air pollution every day. While individual contributions to improving the outdoor environment may seem minimal, contracting a professional to clean your ducts at home can noticeably improve indoor air quality.
An Energy Audit Will Help Detect Where You’re Wasting Energy
Tuesday, October 14th, 2014The colder weather is fast approaching with winter not far behind. As you begin running your heating system this year, you should consider calling an HVAC expert to conduct an energy audit of your home. An energy audit, or energy assessment, can tell you where your home is potentially costing you in energy costs due to inefficiencies, air leaks and other issues.
Add Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Protect Yourself From the Silent Killer
Thursday, October 9th, 2014Carbon monoxide detectors can be your Fresno area home’s greatest material asset. This is because carbon monoxide (CO), produced as a by-product of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, is an insidious killer. Recognize carbon monoxide’s risks and consider the benefits of installing carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
As the Seasons Change, It’s a Good Time to Maintain Your Heat Pump
Tuesday, October 7th, 2014With the arrival of cooler weather just around the corner, it’s time to make sure your heat pump is ready for the coming season. Checking its operation before cold weather starts is much more advisable than waiting until you see the frost on the grass. If you do have any problems with your heat pump this winter, it probably will be difficult to secure the services of a good HVAC technician to troubleshoot it, since that is a traditionally busy time for them.
Figuring the Cost of a Water Heater Installation – Don’t Go in the Red
Thursday, October 2nd, 2014If you’ve had your water heater so long that you can’t remember when you got it, it’s probably not long before you’ll have to get a new one. It’s best to be prepared for that eventuality by briefly looking at the costs of water heater installation. You don’t want to be stuck with cold showers in January without any idea what it’s going to cost to get the hot water flowing again.