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

Why Carbon Monoxide Detectors are Important


Tuesday, November 17th, 2015

Why Carbon Monoxide Detectors are Important
Despite Fresno’s mild climate, furnaces and fireplaces still enjoy popularity here. In a home with these or any other fuel-burning appliances, a carbon monoxide detector could save a life someday.

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Getting Away Over the Holidays? Keep Your Home Safe While on Vacation

Tuesday, December 17th, 2013

Getting Away Over the Holidays? Keep Your Home Safe While on VacationHome safety while on vacation is essential to avoid coming back to a ransacked home, fire or water damage, and other problems. Check out a few tips to ensure your Fresno area home remains safe and secure while you enjoy your vacation:

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Dryer Vent Cleaning, and Other Tips for Preventing Dryer Fires

Tuesday, October 8th, 2013

Dryer Vent Cleaning, and Other Tips for Preventing Dryer FiresThe National Fire Data Center has determined that annually almost 3,000 residential fires are caused by clothes dryers. “Failure to clean” was the root cause of 34 percent of these fires. This is a hazard that easily can be avoided by having your dryer vent professionally cleaned on a regular basis.

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Secure-Home Tips for Your Get-Away — Your A/C Should Be Included

Thursday, July 25th, 2013

Secure-Home Tips for Your Get-Away -- Your A/C Should Be IncludedTaking off on a trip means you’ll have to take time to prepare your home for your absence. These secure-home tips can help you cover the bases with your air conditioning system. Instead of turning it off when you leave, letting it run while you’re away, albeit at a higher temperature than usual, can discourage would-be intruders and protect the contents of your home. 

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Ensure Your Family’s Home Safety With this DIY Checklist

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Ensure Your Family's Home Safety With this DIY ChecklistAlong with promoting peak energy efficiency in the home and the safe operation of heating and cooling systems, it’s imperative that homeowners give home safety the attention it deserves. The risk of electrical, chemical and fire hazards exists in every home. Here’s a home safety inspection checklist you can use to eliminate possible safety hazards, so your family can rest assured home is as safe as possible.

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