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

The Link Between AC Repair and Maintenance

Monday, May 6th, 2024
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In the scorching heat of summer, your trusty air conditioning system becomes your best ally, ensuring your comfort, safety, and well-being indoors. However, like any complex machinery, air conditioners require regular maintenance to keep them running smoothly and efficiently. In this blog post, we’ll explore the crucial link between maintenance and air conditioning repair in Visalia, CA, shedding light on how investing in maintenance can save you from costly repairs down the road.

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How to Choose a Residential HVAC Contractor

Monday, April 22nd, 2024
Service technician with a customer. Plumbers, electricians, cable repair, etc.

When it comes to ensuring comfort and air quality in your home or office, selecting the right HVAC contractor is paramount. From installation to repair and maintenance, your HVAC system requires expert care to function efficiently and reliably. 

However, with numerous options available, choosing the best contractor can be overwhelming. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential factors to consider when selecting an HVAC contractor in Visalia, CA, ensuring that you make an informed decision that meets your needs and budget.

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Why You Need a Professional AC Replacement

Monday, October 1st, 2018

question-markDon’t let that headline deceive you—this isn’t a post about why you need your air conditioner replaced.

This is a post about why you need your air conditioner replaced by a professional. We think doing a DIY or amateur AC installation is a terrible idea—and we’re not just saying that because we offer HVAC services in Visalia, CA. We actually have many reasons for believing so, and we’ll list just a couple of them down below.

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Is My AC Still Worth Repairing?

Monday, September 17th, 2018

ac-moneyThere are a lot of areas in the country where homeowners are already starting to brace themselves for the chill of the winter season. Around here, of course, there is still a decent amount of heat left to come. That is why any problems with our air conditioning systems, even this late in the calendar year, are of such concern. Now, this begs the question of when is enough enough? When is air conditioning repair in Visalia, CA no longer justified?

If your answer is “When it breaks down completely, duh!” then:

A. That’s a bit rude and

B. That’s actually the wrong answer.

Ideally, you’ll have your air conditioner replaced with a new system before it ever has a chance to break down entirely. This means making some tough decisions and facing some tough truths in regards to your AC, though. Read on for some tips in helping to decide if your AC is still worth repairing.

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How Basic Maintenance Protects Your AC

Monday, May 28th, 2018

tools-on-ACIf you have read our blog before, then you have no doubt seen us touting the virtues of professional air conditioning maintenance. So why are we bringing it up again? Because a new cooling season is upon us, and some information simply bears repeating. At the end of the day, the facts are clear. If you want to get the most efficient and effective performance possible from your air conditioner, then you need to schedule annual AC maintenance with qualified technicians.

Another benefit of routine maintenance is that it keeps the need for air conditioning repair in Visalia, CA at bay. Now,  it is important to note that you cannot expect your air conditioner to work with 100% reliability. That simply is not possible. However, you can expect your air conditioner to function as reliably as possible when it is properly maintained. By scheduling service with the pros on our team, you’ll be able to cool your home with well-earned confidence. 

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Making Your AC Installation Smooth Sailing

Monday, May 7th, 2018

don't-forgetIs investing in a new air conditioning system the most exciting way in which to spend your hard-earned money? No, probably not. That doesn’t mean that you are never going to have to make this particular investment, though. Whether you are building a new home that will need a new system, or you’ve got a system in place, AC installations and replacements are part of home ownership.

There is no reason that the process has to be a particularly rough one, though. Today, our Visalia air conditioning service pros want to share some tips about how you can make your next air conditioning installation as smooth a process as possible. When you need any air conditioning service, be it installation, maintenance, or repair, our team is always here for you.

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Is a Tank or Tankless Water Heater the Way to Go?

Monday, March 19th, 2018

tankless-water-heaterWe love giving our customers sound advice and answers to the questions that they ask. In this case, however, giving sound advice means that the best answer we can give is: it depends. There are far too many factors to consider when getting into the question of tank vs. tankless water heaters to provide a definitive answer in a blog post. Different homes have different needs, and different homeowners have different personal preferences.

So while we’d need to speak with you directly—and please do contact us with any questions that you have—to really get a feel for which system is right for you, we can give you some valuable information that can help you start to weigh your options in an informed manner. Both tank and tankless water heaters have their pros and cons, and we are determined to help you your ideal water heater in Visalia, CA. So let’s take a look at what each system has to offer.

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What You Can Do for Your HVAC Systems

Monday, January 15th, 2018

woman-on-couchAre you sick of being told “no”? We can all feel that way from time to time. At a certain point, you just want to take care of business on your own, right? Particularly when it comes to caring for your HVAC systems. Well, we certainly encourage you to do so—within reason. It is important to remember, though, that there are just those jobs around the house that demand the skill and expertise that only trained, experienced professionals can offer. Installing and servicing an HVAC system in Visalia, CA certainly falls into this category.

Today we’re not going to focus on what you cannot handle when it comes to your HVAC systems, though. Instead, we are going to look at what you can do for your HVAC systems. It may not be the most extensive list you’ve ever seen, and there is plenty that must be left to trained technicians.  Still, this will help you to better understand how you can help your HVAC systems to excel in their operations. 

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Have You Considered Ductless Heating?

Monday, January 8th, 2018

ductless-remoteDo you have a new home being built? Are you ready to decide how it is that you will go about heating that home for the years to come? Do you just want to replace your existing heating system with something new, and potentially much more efficient? Then you should definitely be thinking about using ductless heating in Visalia, CA.

While the design of ductless mini split systems does make them ideal for retrofits or even for installation in very old properties that were not really constructed with air ducts in mind, this does not mean that just anyone can handle the installation of such systems. In fact, installing, repairing, and maintaining ductless mini splits all demand the skill and expertise that only qualified professionals can offer. Give us a call today to have the job done right.

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HVAC Efficiency Tips

Monday, November 27th, 2017

money-out-of-chimneyWith energy costs being as high as they are these days, it is no big surprise that more and more homeowners are growing more and more interested in heating and cooling their homes with more and more efficiency. Now, there are many ways in which you can make major investments to boost energy efficiency in your home. Perhaps you’d like to switch over to a heat pump, or even integrate a solar energy system into your home. There are some simpler options worth discussing too, though.

We are more than happy to help you out with your solar energy system services or an upgrade to a high-efficiency HVAC system, of course. Today, though, we want to discuss some tips that will help you to easily boost your energy efficiency when heating and cooling your home. Major upgrades to your systems and your home will have great results,  but so will these suggestions from the Visalia, CA HVAC pros on our staff.

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