Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘air conditioning repair’

3 End-of-Season AC Repairs You May Need

Monday, November 8th, 2021

AC-technicianThis summer, much like most summers, was a hot one. That means that your air conditioner just put in some serious mileage. While AC maintenance is going to help your system run the race, it doesn’t mean that it won’t ever develop a problem. The end of the season is when most people brush past the signs of a need for air conditioning repair in Madera, CA. We get it–the system is about to turn off for several months. However, we’d advise against letting that warning indicator go unaddressed.

Don’t just turn off your air conditioner if it has been giving you trouble. The issue certainly won’t go away but it is likely that it will get worse by next summer. Make sure to address any possible end-of-season repairs promptly so they don’t come back to haunt you.

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Scary Noises in the House? It Might Be the AC

Monday, October 11th, 2021

You want to relax at home after a long day but instead, you find yourself trying to discover the source of a strange noise. No one else in the house is making the noise and you can’t seem to figure out the cause. Do you have a spooky specter that is trying to get your attention?

Thankfully, unless you are also seeing some floating chairs, your issue is likely of a more earthly nature–you may just need to get a technician out to your house for an air conditioning repair in Fresno, CA.

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5 Sounds You Don’t Want Your AC To Make

Monday, July 19th, 2021

You are already enjoying spending more time out with friends thus far this summer but when you return home you probably want to come back to a cool home. If you have a reliable air conditioner, this won’t be too hard of an expectation to have fulfilled. On the other hand, if your AC unit is struggling a bit these days, you may be disappointed by what you feel when you come home.

A malfunctioning air conditioner is no small problem, especially at the beginning of summer. And, let us be clear, whatever the issue is, it will only worsen the longer it goes on. The sooner you schedule an air conditioning repair in Reedley, CA the better off you’ll be.

One of the earliest ways to tell something is off about your AC is to listen to it. Why? Because many repair needs cause your system to start making odd noises!

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5 Warning Signs Your AC Needs Repairs

Monday, May 24th, 2021

AC-unitThings are opening up and warming up all at the same time. It is a great time to make plans for fun activities and maybe even some get-togethers with friends. While outdoor activities with friends are something to look forward to, you will probably want to keep your home cool for those times when you are hiding out from the heat.

But what if your air conditioning isn’t operating up to par? This won’t bode well for your comfort! If you need an air conditioning system repair in Fresno it will be best to get this scheduled soon. It can guarantee your comfort for months to come rather than leaving you to struggle to stay cool.

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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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Why Your AC Is Running Irregularly

Monday, August 6th, 2018

woman-with-fanToo often, homeowners fail to report problems with their air conditioning systems early on. Sometimes this is due to the fact that they think the issue at hand is just “no big deal”. Other times, they figure that they’ll just wait for a system to break down before addressing the problem, which you should never do. In many instances, however, homeowners simply fail to realize that something is wrong. This is especially common when dealing with irregular cooling cycles.

As long as the air conditioner is starting up and is blowing out cool air, some people just assume that the system is doing fine. This really is not the case, though. Short cycling is something that affects many air conditioners, for many reasons, and it can cause many problems. The fact that an air conditioner is running doesn’t mean that it’s running right. Fortunately, you can always count on us for quality air conditioning repair in Fresno, CA.

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This Uneven Cooling Is Driving Me Mad!

Monday, July 23rd, 2018

yellingThe purpose of a whole-house air conditioning system is to cool your house, obviously. Using a central system to cool your entire home should result in even, comfortable temperatures throughout your entire living space. If you use a whole-house cooling system and you are struggling with uneven temperatures and hot spots in your house, then you have every reason in the world to be dissatisfied.

There are actually quite a few reasons why you may encounter this particular problem in your home. Whatever the precise nature of the issue may be, you obviously want to be certain that you are working with trained professionals that will resolve it completely. That means not only hiring a company that will fix the problem, but that will also diagnose the issue promptly and accurately the first time. So here are a few reasons why you may experience uneven cooling from your air conditioner in Madera, CA.

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Wait—Air Conditioners Get Water Leaks?

Monday, July 9th, 2018

AC-technicianYou may not have much cause to meander past your indoor air conditioning unit all that often, depending upon its location in your home. You should be in its direct vicinity at least on a monthly basis, however, because you need to change its air filter at least that often. So what if you are passing by your unit, and you notice that it is surrounded by water? What would you do in that instance? Assume that you have a water leak and call a professional plumber?

Well, the problem with this is that air conditioning systems do not actually use water in their efforts to cool your home. They do not have a water tank of any kind, nor are they fed water for any purpose. So—where the heck is this water coming from? And should I be concerned? The short answers to these questions are frustratingly vague. There are a few potential problems that could be behind it and: maybe. So let’s take a closer look at the issue, and help to determine if you need professional air conditioning repair in Hanford, CA.

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What Do AC Coils Do?

Monday, June 25th, 2018

outdoor-AC-unitsMost homeowners do not really have a thorough knowledge of how their air conditioning systems work to cool their homes, much less the various components that the system uses to do so. While we don’t expect you to be an expert on such matters—after all, that’s what we’re here for—we do think that it is in every homeowner’s best interest to have a basic understanding of their air conditioning system.  That is why we’re focusing on a couple of specific components today.

These components are your air conditioner’s coils. More specifically, the evaporator coil and the condenser coil. These coils perform fairly similar, if reversed functions. Do you know what else they have in common? If they are damaged or even just very dirty, your air conditioner and the overall quality of its performance is at risk. That is why the Fresno, CA air conditioning pros on our team want you to understand just how important your air conditioning coils really are.

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What Role Does Refrigerant Play in My AC?

Monday, April 16th, 2018

AC-technician-workingAn incredibly important one, that’s what role it plays! Of course, regular readers of our blog know that there is a lot more information coming below—we just wanted to get that basic answer to the question posed in the title out there right away. Refrigerant plays an integral role in the overall cooling process, which relies on heat transfer, that allows your air conditioner to keep your home comfortable even as temperatures soar outside.

So let’s take a look at precisely what the refrigerant in your AC does for your system—as well as the trouble that may ensue if you have a low refrigerant charge in that system. While we are at it, why not also talk about why you may have a low refrigerant charge to begin with? All that, and more, after this brief message from our—oh, sorry. We got a bit carried away there. Just keep reading, and remember to contact us when you need air conditioning service in Hanford, CA.

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