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

Summer Is In Full Swing: Use These Operational Tips To Augment Your Air-Conditioning System

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

With summer roaring through the San Joaquin Valley, the worst thing that could happen is the demise of your air conditioning system.  There are a number of steps you can perform yourself to help keep you comfortable for the rest of the summer while keeping your home as energy efficient as possible.

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Getting Tired Of Being Indoors? Change Your Indoor Air With Ventilation

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

If you live in the Fresno area, you’re probably spending a lot of time indoors during the summer months and understand the difference between a home with good ventilation and one without. Having a properly ventilated home doesn’t just make the air in your home feel better, it’s safer for you to breath and helps avoid serious health problems.

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While Away, Vacationers Should Follow This HVAC Advice

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Are you a Fresnohomeowner in search of reliable HVAC advice for while you’re away on that much-needed vacation?  Going on vacation isn’t as simple as packing up your bags and loading up the car or RV. 

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HVAC Service Quotes Get You On The Road To Savings: Tips On How To Read Them

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Your HVAC system is the most important part of keeping your home comfortable.  As such, you need to make sure you have competent people servicing and working on it.  You want to save money but you also want to make sure you understand what you’re going to be paying for.  That is why it’s so important to properly interpret HVAC service quotes.

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Ductwork Design And Installation Is Critical To HVAC System Efficiency: How Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Can Help

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

A typical home in the Fresno area will lose 20 percent of the air traveling through its ducts.  This is air you have already paid for so it basically means that money is leaking from your home.  When considering your ductwork design and installation, you need the professional assistance to make sure that the ductwork is laid out efficiently and that the installation is done properly.  

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Fresno Homeowners Can Avoid Common Air Conditioner Problems

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

Your air conditioner is vital to staving off the intense heat of a Fresno area summer.  With a few maintenance steps that you can do yourself, you can avoid some common problems.

The most important thing is to avoid leaks.  If you spot a leak, it’s imperative to fix it immediately.  You may require an HVAC professional but you can also try remedying the situation yourself.  

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Programmable Thermostats Offer Features Beyond Temperature Control

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Programmable thermostats aren’t just a means of adjusting your home’s temperature. If you look beyond that essential feature, you’ll find that today’s programmable thermostats offer a level of convenience and flexibility that wasn’t available to homeowners before. By affording you the control to adjust your home climate according to your family’s schedule, a programmable thermostat allows you to alleviate energy costs by reducing the level of energy used to heat and cool your household.

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Get Preventive Maintenance Now, Before The Summer Heat Wave Hits

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Preventive maintenance is key to making sure you stay cool in your home all summer long.  The heat in the San Joaquin Valley is intense and you want to make sure your air conditioner doesn’t break down when you need it most.  

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