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

Home Maintenance Tips to Keep Your House and HVAC System in Top Shape


Tuesday, November 10th, 2015

Home Maintenance Tips to Keep Your House and HVAC System in Top Shape
The changing of the seasons is an ideal time to take care of home maintenance tasks that improve comfort and energy efficiency. To reduce stress on your HVAC system and keep your home in the best shape, make sure these tasks are on your list.

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How to Decide If You Should Repair or Replace Your HVAC System

Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

How to Decide If You Should Repair or Replace Your HVAC SystemThe condition of your HVAC system components directly affects your home comfort, energy bills, and even your health and well-being. When serious system problems crop up, you can find yourself facing a difficult repair-or-replace dilemma. Considering the following factors can help make your decision easier.

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Find Out How a Maintenance Agreement Can Help Your HVAC System

Thursday, September 24th, 2015

Find Out How a Maintenance Agreement Can Help Your HVAC SystemHome heating and cooling costs are responsible for nearly half of the energy consumed in the average home. To keep your heating and cooling bills as low as possible, regular HVAC maintenance is recommended and necessary. Regular maintenance also prevents small problems from becoming major repairs. Read on to learn how an annual maintenance agreement with a reputable HVAC company can improve your home efficiency and your HVAC system. 

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How Can You Manage Hot and Cold Spots Throughout Your Home?

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

How Can You Manage Hot and Cold Spots Throughout Your Home?If you’re suffering from hot and cold flashes — and you’re not the only one — it’s probably related to your HVAC system. It’s not uncommon to have hot and cold spots in your home. Luckily, there are steps you can take to manage these temperature swings so that you and your family stay consistently comfortable.

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Good Reasons to Make HVAC Maintenance a Top Priority

Thursday, August 27th, 2015

Good Reasons to Make HVAC Maintenance a Top PriorityThe top reasons to make HVAC maintenance a priority include maintaining uninterrupted comfort indoors, achieving lower energy bills and improving safety conditions. The investment in professional maintenance also prevents costly and avoidable repairs, along with extending the lifetime of this complex appliance.

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Here’s Why Your Evaporator Coil Is Frozen and How to Troubleshoot It

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

Here's Why Your Evaporator Coil Is Frozen and How to Troubleshoot ItThe evaporator coil is the cooling element in an air conditioning system. This component uses copper tubing to convey the cold vaporized refrigerant that extracts heat energy from warm return air. When all the parts of the air conditioner are in good working order, you should receive nice cool air at the vents. If warm air is blowing from the vents, you may find that the evaporator coil is frozen. Here’s what to do.

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A How-To Guide to Air Conditioner Maintenance for the Homeowner

Tuesday, May 19th, 2015

A How-To Guide to Air Conditioner Maintenance for the HomeownerWhile you should schedule professional air conditioner maintenance yearly, you can complete plenty of tasks yourself without any training or access to special tools. Follow this how-to guide to keep your A/C in good shape between formal tune-ups.

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Don’t Forget A/C Preventative Maintenance to Avoid Costly Repairs

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

Don't Forget A/C Preventative Maintenance to Avoid Costly RepairsRoutine preventative maintenance is essential for most machinery, and air conditioners are no exception. Many homeowners skip preventative maintenance, then wonder why their system breaks down. Here are some of the reasons to consider routine preventive maintenance for your air conditioner.

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Factors to Focus on During a New Home Construction

Thursday, April 30th, 2015

Factors to Focus on During a New Home ConstructionInstead of buying a home, you’re building a new one from scratch. It’s a smart move, but how do you do it? What do you need to know to make sure your home is the best it can be? Here are five things to focus on when it comes to new home construction.

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Is It Time to Update the Electrical Wiring in Your Home?

Tuesday, April 28th, 2015

Is It Time to Update the Electrical Wiring in Your Fresno Home?Many homes in the Fresno area are old enough that the electrical wiring either can’t meet modern demands or it’s in poor condition and no longer safe. Upgrading the wiring solves both problems.

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