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

Tripped Circuits and Heat Pump Malfunctions

Monday, January 1st, 2024
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Heat pumps are fantastic in general, but it’s this time of year when you’re reaping the greatest benefits. They don’t generate heat (which takes a lot of energy) but simply transfer it from one place to another (which takes a lot less energy). So it’s during the heating season when you’ll see the greatest savings from your heat pump. 

But that also means it’s extra frustrating if you’re having heat pump problems this time of year! You might end up heating with a backup system if your heat pump isn’t working, and that uses much more energy. If you’re dealing with tripped circuits or other heat pump malfunctions this winter, we’ve got some useful information for you.

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Why Now Is a Great Time For AC Maintenance

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

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The weather in Hanford is still pretty darn cold so it is understandable that no one would be thinking about their air conditioning systems at the moment. We are bringing up your cooling unit for a reason though, and that is because we want to give you a heads up that this is the perfect time to get a jump start on your yearly maintenance service.

Yes, February may seem overly early but, again, this is actually a perfect time to get your maintenance done on your air conditioner. Aside from our state’s ability to knock us over with heat waves that come out of nowhere, there are several reasons to get this service done early.

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