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

The Benefits of Using a Central Air Conditioner

Monday, May 15th, 2017

AC-outdoor-unitLiving in California means that homeowners have a lot to enjoy. The food, the sunshine, the culture, and the general atmosphere is more than enough to recommend the lifestyle. Ensuring that you are able to enjoy your days here as fully as possible also means that you need to take measures to keep your home comfortable, of course. While we don’t live in the hottest area of the state, it still gets warmer than is comfortable for most people regularly. That is why you need to have a great air conditioner in place.

If you are trying to keep a single room or a small apartment comfortable during the hottest time of the year, then window unit air conditioners may do the trick. They are far from ideal for cooling a whole house down, though. When temperatures soar, you want to cool your home reliably and affordably. That is why you really should opt for a central air conditioner in Clovis, CA instead.

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AC Options: Consider the Heat Pump

Tuesday, May 9th, 2017

When things heat up around here, the temperature can really soar. That is why you need to know that you have a reliable air conditioner capable of keeping your home cool and comfortable. We can ensure that this is the case by handling your AC installation in Kingsburg, CA. Before we can install your new cooling system, though, you first must decide what type of system you’ll use! It can be a bit daunting, as there are so many options to choose from. One that you are wise to consider carefully is the heat pump.

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Why Choose Ductless Air Conditioning?

Monday, May 1st, 2017

ductless-blowerTemperatures are really starting to warm up now, and the hot days of summer are drawing closer. That’s good news for the countless residents in our area that have been patiently waiting for the season to start. It may not be that great of news for homeowners without great air conditioners ready to jump back into action, though. If you are installing a new AC in a new property, or if you need to replace an old, ineffective air conditioner, you should consider going ductless.

Ductless air conditioners in Fresno, CA have surged in popularity in recent years. When you consider all that ductless air conditioning has to offer, this really should not come as much of a surprise. When expertly installed and serviced, there are a lot of different ways that a ductless air conditioner can benefit you. Here are a few reasons why you should consider going ductless with your next AC system.

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AC FAQ: Is It Time to Replace?

Tuesday, April 11th, 2017

We’ve already had some fairly warm days in the past week. Chances are that you may have already run your air conditioner a bit this year. If you have, and you have not been impressed by the results, and you’ve already had your system tuned up, then you may want to start thinking about replacing your AC before the weather gets any hotter. The same goes for those systems that failed to impress during the last cooling season. If you are ready for an AC replacement in Hanford, CA, just give us a call.

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Why Is My AC Blowing Warm Air?

Monday, April 3rd, 2017

How Do You Determine What Size Your Tankless Water Heater Should Be?Now that the chilliest days and nights of the year are behind us once more, many homeowners are turning their minds to their air conditioners. When the temperatures really heat up in this area, there is just no way to live in comfort without a great air conditioner working at peak performance levels in your home. That is why any problems with your air conditioner are of such serious concern. Perhaps with the exception of a total breakdown, the most obvious cause of air conditioning trouble is a system that is blowing warm air.

If you have warm air coming from your AC vents, you need to contact a member of our team right away. The longer that you wait to do so, the worse off your comfort and very likely your system will be. Don’t let manageable problems turn into very serious headaches due to inaction on your part. We’re here to guarantee that your air conditioning repairs in Fresno, CA are completed properly.

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Why Does My Air Conditioner Keep Turning On and Off?

Monday, March 20th, 2017

working-on-air-conditionerNow that it is officially spring, many homeowners throughout the area and, indeed, throughout the country are looking forward to the summer season. Hot temperatures, fun days at the beach, and everything else that comes along with summer is too enticing to just force it out of one’s mind. Just remember that, summers around here being as hot as they are, you really need to know that your AC is going to function at peak performance and efficiency levels if you want to get through the hottest time of the year unscathed. This is simply not going to be possible if your air conditioner is short cycling.

Sometimes, people think the fact that their ACs are running at all means that they are running properly. This could not be further from the truth. If your air conditioner in Fresno, CA is starting up, running only briefly, and then cycling back down quickly, then it is short cycling. This type of operation will take a toll over time, and in a number of different. But why does short cycling occur?

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Now Is a Great Time to Schedule AC Maintenance

Tuesday, March 14th, 2017

We are definitely quite a few weeks shy of the hottest time of the year right now. That doesn’t mean that your air conditioner should not be on your mind quite yet, though. In fact, this is a great time of the year to schedule routine air conditioning maintenance in Kingsburg, CA.

It is not yet so hot that you’re going to be running your AC, thus making shutting it down for maintenance inconvenient, and AC technicians are not going to be at their busiest with repairs and service calls. Remember, scheduling routine maintenance is the best thing that you can do for your air conditioning system.

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Prepare for the Heat with a Whole-House Fan

Monday, February 6th, 2017

thermostat-is-risingWe know that it is early to start dreaming about hot summer days once more, but it is already February. That means that it won’t be too much longer before Spring arrives, with the hottest time of the year not too far behind. If you are thinking about how you can live comfortably while boosting efficiency this summer, all without replacing your entire air conditioning system, then a whole-house fan may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Whole-house fans have been around for decades, but they are definitely not as widely used as central air conditioning systems. This has something to do with issues common in older whole-house fans, but today’s systems are better than ever. If you are interested in using a whole-house fan in Fresno, CA, give the professionals on our team a call. We’ll make sure that your system is well-designed and expertly installed.

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Trouble with Your AC? Your Thermostat May Be to Blame

Monday, September 5th, 2016

There are few things as frustrating during the height of the summer heat as coming home to an uncomfortably hot living space. It is a problem that can certainly develop, though, and it is one of those situations that could have any number of potential causes. If your home is not comfortable throughout when you’re running your air conditioner, your thermostat could actually be to blame.

The root cause of the problem may not be very serious, but that does not mean that you don’t need the services of a trained professional to resolve the issue. Dial our number if you’re having any issues with your air conditioner in Fresno, CA. Our technicians will figure out precisely what is wrong.

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Should I Be Concerned About Short Cycling?

Tuesday, August 30th, 2016

Yes, you absolutely should be. There are a lot of different problems that may develop with your home cooling system. If the system is still capable of cooling your home effectively, though, you may be tempted to ignore what you see as “quirks” in its performance. The fact of the matter, though, is that you are putting your air conditioning system at serious risk by doing so.

If your air conditioner is starting up and shutting down very quickly, only to start up again before long, it is short cycling. This condition is much more than a minor annoyance. Chances are that you need some type of air conditioning repair in Hanford, CA.

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