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

Save Some Green With End of-Season Heating Repairs

Monday, March 15th, 2021

While we are all looking forward to enjoying warmer weather it does not mean that it is time to simply turn off your heater until fall. If your heating system needs to be repaired it is better to get this task done before shutting your system down.

It is worthwhile to take some time to have a professional technician check your heater to address a possible late-season heating repair in Clovis, CA. If your system is left with an unaddressed repair need it is likely to cause even more serious trouble later on.

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3 Reasons to Consider a Heater Upgrade

Monday, March 1st, 2021

dog-under-blanketRecent temperatures have been a nice reprieve from the cold weather that we have been battling for the past couple of months. However, it doesn’t mean that winter is over. Things are bound to cool back down and you need to have a reliable system for heating in Fresno, CA when it gets chilly again. If your heater has been less than reliable lately it may mean that it is time to consider a system upgrade.

If you are unsure whether or not you need an upgrade or you can get by with a repair we can help. We’ve provided some of the most common reasons that you should consider an upgrade so you know whether or not it is the right time to reach out to us. If you are still unsure whether you need a replacement or not contact our team to get the help of a professional. We will never suggest a service you don’t need.

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3 Reasons to Love Your HVAC Pro

Monday, February 15th, 2021

Your heating system, whether it is a furnace or a heat pump, has a lot of complicated parts that allow it to do its job. This means that, much like your desktop computer or laptop, it requires a certain level of expertise to address any problems in its internal workings. You wouldn’t crack open your computer tower and start messing with wires you knew nothing about. The same applies to your heater.

If something is wrong with your heating system no matter what it is your best option is to leave the job up to a professional technician. Professionals are trained to address issues that pop up within your system without harming anything or creating extra problems. There is more than one reason to reach out to an HVAC contractor in Fresno, CA for your heater services and to appreciate the great work they do.

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“What Happened To The Warm Air?”

Monday, February 1st, 2021

Things are slowly starting to get back to normal. You made plans to meet with some friends for a small Valentine’s Day celebration. Nothing big, just catching up, exchanging some candy, and enjoying the ability to spend time together face to face.

As you are making your preparations though you notice that you’ve started to shiver and folding those cheesy cards has gotten harder because your fingers are frozen. You check the thermostat and see that the temperature setting is where it should be. You can hear the heater running too. So where is all that warm air?

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Should You Consider a New Thermostat This Year?

Monday, January 4th, 2021

Imagine trying to drive a car without a wheel. Okay, maybe that is a bit too much. Imagine trying to get a phone to work without any buttons or touchscreen function. In with case, your ability to command the device is gone. This is what it is like having a heater without a working thermostat.

Your thermostat is vital to your Lemoore, CA HVAC system–without it, your systems wouldn’t have any way to know when you wanted them to turn on or for how long. If your thermostat is malfunctioning, a lot can still go wrong. That is why, if you’ve been doing battle with your thermostat, we want you to know that now is a great time for new beginnings.

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How to Handle Dry Air

Monday, December 21st, 2020

humidifierDry air may not seem like a problem but it can easily be something that creates a lot of trouble with your comfort. It makes it harder for your heating system to operate and can mess with other parts of your comfort too like causing dry skin or cracked wood furniture.

If you have problems with overly dry air in your home, you are likely wondering what in the world you can do to resolve the issue. It’s not like walking around the home with a spritzer is going to make much of a difference. With the help of our HVAC service in Fresno, CA you can find a reliable solution that deals with this issue in a reliable manner. This solution is the installation of a whole-home humidifier.

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How to Tell Your Furnace Needs a Fix

Monday, December 7th, 2020

dog-under-blanketThe sun may be out in our area but that doesn’t mean it isn’t cold. It can be disconcerting to walk outside expecting a warm environment and, instead, getting hit with cold air. The best way to deal with this is by making sure that your home is going to provide you with the warmth and comfort you need most when the temperatures are at their lowest. At least that way you can enjoy a sense of relief when you walk in the door.

This won’t be the case if something is wrong with your furnace though. A furnace in need of repairs is going to struggle to heat your home if it is able to accomplish the goal at all. If this situation sounds familiar to you, it is time to reach out to us for heater service in Fresno, CA.

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Is Your HVAC System Ready for the Holidays?

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

dog-under-blanketDid you put up your holiday decor in July this year? Whether you decorated back then to lift your spirits or you are working on getting your home ready for the holidays now, we want to make sure that your home will be comfortable as well as wonderfully decorated. Our role in this won’t be helping you hang lights (bummer for us) but will instead be making sure that your heater is in its best possible shape.

Maybe you’ve run your heater several times already these past several weeks as temperatures have dropped. During that time it is possible that your heater has run into some trouble. When you notice something is wrong with your heating system, you can come to us to resolve the issue.

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Why Heater Maintenance is Important

Monday, November 9th, 2020

dog-under-blanketThe temperatures around here feel like they dropped at the speed of a rollercoaster. We went from wearing shorts and trying to keep cool to wrapping up in sweaters and blankets. The change happened pretty quickly but that doesn’t mean it is too late for your heater to get its yearly tune-up. In fact, it makes it even more important! If this is when the cold is really truly setting in, don’t you want to make sure you take care of your heater so it can take care of you?

You may be wondering if heating maintenance is really worth it. We want you to know that it is, and it is actually quite important for your comfort this fall and beyond. Some people think it is fine to wait until they need a heating repair in Fresno, CA but the truth is this can be really bad for your system over time. There is more than one reason that we suggest you schedule a tune-up every year.

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Is It Time For a Heater Replacement?

Monday, March 16th, 2020

question-markThe heat has been less reliable than usual at your house and you are starting to get nervous. Yes, we may live in California but Fresno gets pretty cold even through spring. It isn’t all sunshine all the time and on days when it drops below ?? you need a heater that you can trust to do its job.

With this in mind, if your heater is having serious trouble, you may need to start considering whether you need to replace the system or not. If you are dealing with a troublesome Fresno, CA heating unit, thankfully you have a good resource here to help you determine what you next step may need to be. Let’s take a look at what the signs might be that you need to say goodbye to your old heater.

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