Cleaning your A/C condensate drain line is a relatively simple task. Considering that you can help avoid clogs, water overflows, odors and A/C shutdown, it’s well worth the effort to clean the drain system a few times during the cooling months.
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Use These Tips for Cleaning Your A/C Condensate Drain
Tuesday, August 11th, 2015A/C Condensate Drain Problems You Should Know About
Thursday, July 2nd, 2015
While the air conditioner is cooling down your air, it’s also extracting gallons of water every day. If the condensate drain system is working properly, all that water is immediately expelled outdoors. However, sometimes A/C condensate drain problems can develop and cause water backups and other malfunctions. Here are three common A/C drainage problems, along with some effective solutions.
Learn the Reasons Why Your A/C Is Blowing Hot Air
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015
Your Fresno A/C system cools your home in much the same way a refrigerator keeps your food cool and fresh, but removing unwanted heat energy. This requires free airflow and all A/C components to be well-maintained and working in sync. If your A/C is blowing hot air and it’s spoiling your comfort, give these troubleshooting tips a try.
5 Air Conditioner Sounds You Don’t Want to Hear
Tuesday, June 9th, 2015
Any air conditioner sounds other than the soft whoosh of cool comfort flowing through the vents should draw your attention. They may not turn out to be mechanically significant, but noise that persists should be checked out by a qualified HVAC technician before it becomes more than a simple annoyance.
Protect Your A/C Unit From Theft This Summer
Thursday, June 4th, 2015
Protecting your A/C unit from theft also protects your comfort and your bank account. Air conditioner theft is a major problem that’s not going away. Theft of metal in the U.S. is a billion-dollar enterprise. Over 95 percent of scrap metal thefts are for copper, and the condenser coil and refrigerant lines in the vulnerable outdoor half of your central A/C contain a lot of it.
A How-To Guide to Air Conditioner Maintenance for the Homeowner
Tuesday, May 19th, 2015
While you should schedule professional air conditioner maintenance yearly, you can complete plenty of tasks yourself without any training or access to special tools. Follow this how-to guide to keep your A/C in good shape between formal tune-ups.
Proper Cleaning Tips for Your A/C’s Evaporator Coils
Thursday, April 9th, 2015
Cleaning the A/C evaporator coil is an important step in preventative maintenance. A clean coil improves energy efficiency and helps ensure your Fresno home is comfortable until summer’s end. Put a star next to A/C maintenance on your springtime to-do list, and get started.
3 Tips for Cooling Your Home Efficiently This Summer
Monday, April 6th, 2015Homeowners in the Fresno, CA area know that the heat of summer in this part of the country is truly a force to behold. That is why it is so important that you have a reliable, properly functioning air conditioning system in your home. Of course, the energy that you use when running your air conditioner does not come for free. This is why it is so important that you are able to cool your home in the most efficient manner possible. There are a few steps that you can take in order to get the most efficient performance that your AC has to offer, and they don’t require the replacement of your entire air conditioning system either. Keep these tips in mind, and call Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning with any further questions you may have.
- Take Advantage of Cool Night Air: This is one of the simplest ways in which to cut down on energy usage during the summer months, but it is also quite effective. When the sun goes down at night, the temperature may not get cold, but it will drop considerably. By giving your air conditioner a rest and opening up the windows during this time, you can enjoy the natural coolness of a clear summer night while also allowing fresh air into your home. You may be tempted to run your air conditioner nonstop throughout the summer season, but this can drive up energy costs while decimating air quality in the process.
- Use Energy Efficient Drapes: By blocking out the sun’s rays, you can help to prevent this thermal energy from heating your home up even as you struggle to keep it cool by running your air conditioner. This is especially helpful for those times when you are not in your home, as there is no one there to enjoy the sunny setting anyway. Blocking out this heat during the sunniest hours of the day can help to take some of the strain off of your air conditioner, saving energy and saving you money.
- Schedule AC Maintenance: While there are ways in which you can boost energy efficiency on your own, there is simply no better way of doing so than by keeping your system in the best working condition possible. This necessitates that you schedule routine air conditioning maintenance with a trained professional. When every component in your AC system is functioning optimally, it will consume less energy while keeping your home cool throughout the season.
For more tips on boosting efficiency this summer, speak with a member of the Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning team today. We are more than happy to provide you with the information you need to cut down on your cooling costs. Our skilled technicians are also here to ensure that your AC maintenance is completed properly.
The Types of Insulation That Can Help You Keep Warm or Cool
Thursday, November 20th, 2014
Winter is approaching quickly, which means things are cooling off in the Jan Joaquin Valley. Many of us live here to enjoy the milder climate and to escape the harsh winters of the Midwest and Northeast, but many homeowners forget that proper sealing is still a necessity, even in a warmer region. Insulation is extremely important whether you’re using the furnace or the A/C, as both will run more efficiently in a properly-insulated home. Plus, the house will stay more comfortable in any season with added insulation.
Wondering How Your HVAC System Works? Let Us Tell You Now
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
Have you ever wondered how your HVAC system works? First of all, it’s important to realize that HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, features that every Fresno home requires for year-round comfort and health. If you want to be able to troubleshoot these essential home systems, it’s important to know how they work. First, we’ll start with air conditioning.