Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Do You Need a Dehumidifier?

Monday, October 12th, 2020

woman-electric-fanThe heat here in California seems to have plans for sticking around a while longer. With that said, it goes a long way to do whatever is possible to ensure that you can keep your home cool and comfortable until things finally cool off. A factor that can have a large impact on this home comfort level is going to be the level of moisture in your home.

That’s right, we are discussing humidity, or at least dealing with high levels of humidity. High humidity in your home is going to be a problem for your comfort. This is because it can make it harder for your air conditioner to do its job. Thankfully, there is a solution to this problem.

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5 Reasons to Consider Going Ductless

Monday, September 14th, 2020

Living through a Fresno summer season takes some help from a good cooling system. If you’ve been trying to get by with a window unit AC or a lot of fans (which don’t actually create cool air), this last round of heatwaves may have been the thing to finally make you say enough is enough. When you are ready, you can reach out to our team for AC installation in Fresno, CA.

When you are getting ready to schedule that installation appointment, you may want to take some time to figure out if a ductless air conditioner may be a good fit for you. These systems are great for anyone who is ready to enjoy comfort without the use of ducts. Here are some perks to these systems.

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Your AC Issue May Be in Your Ducts

Monday, August 31st, 2020

duct-interiorThe heat here in Fresno has been nothing to scoff at. With temperatures reach ing into the 90s, we all need to have an air conditioning system that can keep the home cool and, well, livable. So if there is something going on with your air conditioner, you want to address it as quickly as possible unless you really want to test out turning your home into a sauna.

If you are in need of air conditioning repair in Fresno, CA, there is more than one possible source of the problem. Your ductwork may be the part of your system creating issues rather than your condensor unit or your evaporator unit. Here is what might be going wrong.

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The Size Of Your AC Matters

Monday, August 17th, 2020

AC-topviewThere are plenty of factors that are involved in getting a new air conditioner installed in your home. When you get a new system installed you want to make sure that you get a professional to come by to perform this air conditioning service in Fresno, CA. A professional will know exactly how to get your new AC unit connected to your ducts, properly settled, and also correctly sized.

Now when we talk about properly sizing a system, you may not realize how important this is. Size matters when it comes to your air conditioning system.

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5 Repairs Your AC System May Need

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

AC-unitYou need to schedule timely repairs for your air conditioner if you want to enjoy reliable home cooling all summer long. Ignoring a repair need only allows it to get worse and can even lead to a full system breakdown. If something is wrong with your air conditioning unit, you want to reach out to our team of professional technicians for AC repairs in Fresno.

When you schedule your repairs with the team at Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning you will enjoy prompt and helpful service every time. There is more than one possible repair your AC system may need so be sure to know what warning signs to watch for.

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Are You Losing Your Refrigerant?

Monday, July 20th, 2020

AC-technicianWhen you think about what can go wrong with your air conditioning system, do you ever consider your refrigerant levels? There are times that people may think they need a refrigerant refill but this isn’t actually something you should need unless there is a serious problem in your AC system.

Some people think that their refrigerant is going to get “used up” over time when this isn’t at all how the air conditioning unit works. You are only going to encounter low levels of refrigerant when there is a leak in your refrigerant line which is an air conditioner repair in Fresno that you will want to address quickly for the sake of your comfort this summer.

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What’s That Noise? It Might Be Your AC

Monday, June 22nd, 2020

service-timer-reminderYou are enjoying a nice day at home with the family, maybe doing some reading or watching a movie together. Then, seemingly from nowhere, you start hearing a strange noise…and it is getting louder! Maybe you try to ignore it and turn up the volume on the TV, but then you start to notice that things aren’t nearly as comfortable at home as they were earlier.

Altogether, these things add up to mean something may be up with your air conditioner! If you aren’t sure what noises may be a cry for help from your AC, check out the list we’ve provided for you here.

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Is it Time For a New Air Conditioner?

Monday, May 25th, 2020

electric-fanReplacing an air conditioning system that has served your home and kept you cool for years on end isn’t a pleasant, nor a cheap, experience. An air conditioning replacement in Madera is no small job either– it requires a professional technician with the right training and experience to get the job done right.

The first step before you dive into this process though is to figure out if you need an AC replacement to begin with. You don’t want to toss out a system that still has a good several years to go before it is retired! To help, we’ve provided some different indicators to watch for that will let you know if and when you need to replace your air conditioner.

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Explaining That Weird Noise Your AC is Making

Monday, April 27th, 2020

woman-reacting-to-noiseTell us if this sounds familiar: You are sitting at home enjoying some time with the family while keeping cool thanks to your air conditioning system when the calm is interrupted by an odd noise that becomes louder and more obnoxious the longer it goes on. The sound seems to be coming from your vents but you aren’t sure what is causing it. Then, you AC finishes its cooling cycle and the sound stops.

While the sound may have stopped, we urge you not to write this off as a one-time occurrence. That noise is more than likely an indicator that your unit is in need of a professional air conditioning repair in Lemoore, CA. With this in mind, let’s dive a little deeper into what the different sounds are that should alert you to a problem within your AC unit and prompt you to contact a professional.

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Make Sure Your AC System is Ready!

Monday, March 30th, 2020

outdoor-AC-unitsThe sun is taking up more of the day again as we delve deeper into spring. While mornings and nights are still pretty cold, there are some days that we have seen pretty warm temperatures, so much so that it may be prompting you to wonder if you may need your air conditioning system in the near future.

Before you kick on your cooling unit though, ask yourself whether you are sure that it is in the best condition to do its job efficiently or not. If you haven’t gotten your yearly scheduled AC maintenance in Fresno, CA, it is likely that, even if your system runs throughout the summer it will be at a higher cost to both you and your AC’s lifespan.

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