Making an A/C upgrade can be a very difficult process to get right. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that almost half the money you spend in your home goes toward heating and cooling it. In the Fresno region, many of those costs occur during our long, hot summers. Running an older air conditioner that requires frequent maintenance and repair is a lot like throwing good money after bad.
Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category
An A/C Upgrade Is A Long Term Investment, So Consider The Lifetime Costs
Thursday, June 7th, 2012R22 Refrigerant Prices Rise As Phase Out Date Nears
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012The next time you have to add refrigerant to your old air conditioner, you may be a bit surprised by the R22 refrigerant prices.
And it’s not a pleasant surprise. Since late 2011, R22 refrigerant prices have increased by about 300 percent. And it seems a fairly safe bet that R22 prices will continue to rise in the coming years.
Annual A/C Service Is Essential To Home Comfort And Energy Efficiency
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
Summer will soon be upon us, and the last thing you want to happen during the upcoming hot months is for your air conditioning system to break down. This is why it’s so important to schedule an annual A/C service before things start sizzling in the San Joaquin Valley. Want To Upgrade Your A/C Before Summer? Talk To A Professional
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012The Three Parts Of A Heat Pump
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012Home heat pumps are designed to provide two types of thermal energy, heating and cooling. Your refrigerator and automobile air-conditioning are types of heat pumps. There are three basic parts of a heat pump – the condenser, compressor and evaporator. This type of system is referred to as an air-to-air transfer system or closed-circuit heat pump.
Purchasing HVAC Online — Three Reasons You Shouldn’t
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment is a costly investment that some homeowners want a way around. One way they hope to cut costs is buying HVAC appliances and components online. However, is this really a solution that pays off in the end? Here are three reasons to reconsider your decision to purchase HVAC equipment online:
Mr. Cool’s Super Savers Program
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Just because your heating and cooling system is out of sight, doesn’t mean it should be out of mind. To get the most from your systems in terms of comfort and energy efficiency, annual maintenance is a must. Not only that, but by having a trained technician evaluate your systems annually, you can prevent unnecessary damage, avoid costly repairs and extend the overall life of your systems.
Neglect Won’t Increase The Lifespan Of Your Heat Pump, But Routine Maintenance Will
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
A Neglected Furnace Is An Inefficient Furnace — Schedule Preventive Maintenance Now
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011Furnace efficiency becomes paramount when temperatures really start to plummet. That’s why we recommend scheduling preventive maintenance prior to the peak of the heating season. Unfortunately, many homeowners in the San Joaquin Valley simply forget to schedule furnace maintenance, resulting in unnecessary system malfunctions, costly repairs and often, entire system replacements.
Ways You Can Protect Your Air Conditioner Over The Winter
Thursday, October 20th, 2011Just because your air conditioner isn’t in use doesn’t mean you should neglect its proper maintenance. Exposed to outdoor elements year round, your air conditioner is susceptible to damage and should be looked after accordingly. Not only will this ensure that your system is ready to run when you need it most, but it will save you on the costs of otherwise unnecessary repairs and replacements.