Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for June, 2017

Damaged Ducts? Big Trouble

Monday, June 26th, 2017

duct-interiorDo you use a central air conditioner or a heat pump in order to cool your home throughout the summer season? If so, then you are also using ductwork in order to distribute that cool, comfy air throughout your home. If that ductwork is in poor condition, then you are going to run into a number of very serious issues in your home. Just because your air ducts are largely hidden from view does not mean that you can push your air ducts out of mind.

Your ductwork can be compromised in a number of ways, from damages sustained during remodeling to basic tears and even corrosion due to undiscovered leaks. Whatever the case may be, having these air ducts tested and sealed by a qualified professional is definitely in your best interest. When you schedule your duct sealing and testing services in Kingsburg, CA with our team, you can count on cooling your home with the great results that you deserve.

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Is There a Clean Filter in Your Air Conditioner?

Monday, June 12th, 2017

changing-air-filterIf not, you had better get one in there sooner than later! As you may know — and certainly know, if you’ve visited our blog before — routine air conditioning maintenance is an absolute necessity for the homeowner looking to get the most from his or her air conditioning system. What you may not realize, though, is that, while we do generally dissuade DIY service attempts, there is one important task that you really should be handling on your own. That is changing the air filter in your air conditioner in Madera, CA.

Changing the air filter is a very simple thing to do, but it is one that can also have immensely positive effects on your air conditioning system and your comfort level. Keep the following information in mind for the next time you decide to skip a filter change. Remember, these types of filters typically need to be swapped out every 1-3 months, so you cannot wait for yearly maintenance to have the job done.

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Problems Caused by High Humidity

Tuesday, June 6th, 2017

kids-with-dogWe all want to live comfortably, right? Much as you may love the heat of the summer season, there is no denying that sometimes the heat just gets to be too much, and it makes it impossible to live in that comfort that you desire. Of course, the heat of the air outside is not the only thing that you are going to have to contend with this summer season.

You will also have to deal with high humidity levels, and very high humidity can cause big problems for both your comfort and for your property in general. That is why you may need to use a whole-house dehumidifier in Fresno, CA.

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