Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Fresno’

Have You Changed Your Air Filter Recently?

Monday, June 20th, 2022

There are so many different parts in your air conditioner in Fresno, CA that are highly important but we want to make sure that you don’t forget about your air filter. It is highly important too!

While often passed over when people think about what is going on with their air conditioner, the air filter can be something that plays a big enough role that it can make or break your system operation. If you haven’t considered changing your air filter before now, or you didn’t know that you needed to, now is the time to think about it. Let’s discuss how changing your air filter is one of the easiest ways to ensure better performance from your AC system.

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When to Consider Adding a Dehumidifier to Your Home

Monday, June 6th, 2022

Does Your Home Have a Humidity Problem?High humidity levels are great when you are in a nice sauna working up a sweat. But things are different when you are at home, trying to keep cool! All the extra moisture in the air on a humid day makes it much harder to do so. And things are even worse when the inside of your home gets too humid!

If you are finding yourself battling humidity in your home just much as you are outdoors, then it may be a good idea to consider installing a whole-house dehumidifier in Fresno. We can tell you all about the signs that a dehumidifier installation is a good idea for your house.

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What an Icy Air Conditioner Means

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

evaporator-coilWhen you see ice, in most cases you’ll relate it to a chilly environment or even a cold food, like ice cream. But what about when you see ice in a situation when it feels like your home couldn’t get much hotter?

What we are getting at is the idea of seeing ice building up on your air conditioner while your home is still too warm. It seems counterintuitive. But what it is, is a sign that something is seriously wrong with your air conditioner.

Read on to learn what causes an icy AC and why it requires expert AC repairs in Fresno, CA.

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Do You Need a New Thermostat?

Monday, May 9th, 2022

Setting the Thermostat: Fan On or Auto?You wouldn’t be able to play a video or computer game without a controller or a mouse and keyboard. There would be no way to translate what you wanted your character to get done! Similarly, you can’t operate your air conditioner without a working thermostat. 

Thermostats are the brains of your home comfort operation. A good Fresno thermostat can help you enjoy the best possible control of your home’s temperature. A bad one can undercut your comfort and your energy efficiency.

If you are wondering how you can figure out whether or not you have a bad thermostat that needs to be upgraded, we’ve provided some guidelines to help you figure it out.

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5 Indicators There Is a Problem With Your AC

Monday, April 25th, 2022

ac-moneyThings are starting to heat up. These are something like the warm-up laps for your air conditioner before the big marathon. While you aren’t going to have to rely heavily on your AC yet, now is the ideal time to double-check to make sure that your system is operating right.

If your system needs air conditioner repairs in Fresno, you’ll want to make sure to schedule an appointment with a technician as soon as you can. Schedules fill up as the temperature rises and we want to make sure that you get the service you need!

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Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, April 11th, 2022

woman-blowing-noseThe quality of the air in your home plays a large role in your overall comfort. Dirty air is going to hinder things more than you might expect. Poor indoor air quality is going to leave your HVAC system struggling to operate properly. It will also lead to issues with your respiratory health.

You don’t have to take this problem without help though. There is more than one way to address poor indoor air quality. With our expert services, you can enjoy cleaner air and better comfort in your home.

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Why You May Want To Go Ductless

Monday, March 28th, 2022

It makes a difference to have a highly effective and efficient air conditioner in your home during the summer. But what if you haven’t been able to accommodate a good air conditioner in your home before now? While we are sure that you have a pretty slick system of fans set up at this point, we would say that now is a great time to talk with a technician about getting a comprehensive AC system installed in your home.

If you are on the hunt for an air conditioner for your home we would love to introduce you to the ductless AC system. Read on to learn more about why you may want to go with a ductless air conditioner and then reach out to us for your AC system installation in Fresno.

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Book Your AC Maintenance Today

Monday, March 14th, 2022

condenserWould you try your hand at running a marathon without ever training beforehand? We’d hope you would say no, especially since doing so can lead to a high risk of injury. The same reasoning behind this is why you should book air conditioning maintenance in Fresno.

Maintenance is like training before the marathon. This service helps to prepare your air conditioner for the hard work ahead of it during the summer season. While the heat hasn’t quite hit our area, now is a great time to get your system maintenance taken care of. Let’s talk about why!

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Why Your Heat Pump Smells Wrong

Monday, February 28th, 2022

How to Prevent Ductwork Contamination in Your Fresno HomeHave you ever thought to yourself, “I wonder what my heat pump smells like?” The answer is probably not! This is because your heat pump really isn’t supposed to produce any kind of smell, to begin with! A little bit of whooshing noise, yes, but no smells.

So now you may be curious as to why you can smell something off when you run your heat pump. Did something get into your vents? It could have. There is more than one issue that can create a smelly heat pump problem. Thankfully we know how to identify the problem and fix it for you.

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Radiant vs. Forced-Air Heating

Monday, February 14th, 2022

feet-on-radiatorWe may not see the below-zero temperatures that some other areas do during wintertime, but it still gets cold in Fresno at this time of year. And when the weather gets chilly, it pays to have a good heater in your home to keep things warm and comfortable.

The question that you might be facing now is which type of heater you want in your home. There is more than one kind of heater out there. Knowing your options can help you feel a lot more prepared when the time comes to schedule an installation for your next heater.

So, let’s take a look at one of the bigger questions you need to answer: do you want a radiant heater or a forced-air heater?

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