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

Here’s Why Your Evaporator Coil Is Frozen and How to Troubleshoot It

Tuesday, August 18th, 2015

Here's Why Your Evaporator Coil Is Frozen and How to Troubleshoot ItThe evaporator coil is the cooling element in an air conditioning system. This component uses copper tubing to convey the cold vaporized refrigerant that extracts heat energy from warm return air. When all the parts of the air conditioner are in good working order, you should receive nice cool air at the vents. If warm air is blowing from the vents, you may find that the evaporator coil is frozen. Here’s what to do.

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Use These Tips for Cleaning Your A/C Condensate Drain

Tuesday, August 11th, 2015

Use These Tips for Cleaning Your A/C Condensate DrainCleaning 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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Why Should I Schedule Professional Air Conditioning Maintenance?

Monday, August 10th, 2015

Are you serious about cooling your home? Do you want to do so in a successful and efficient manner? The summer season sticks around for a long time in this area, and it can be intensely hot. The good news is that the pros on the Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning staff are here to ensure that your air conditioning system is up to any challenges that the heat of summer can throw its way. You just need to remember to schedule professional air conditioning maintenance in Fresno, CA with a member of our team. In doing so, you can enjoy many benefits that would otherwise pass you by. Here are a few reasons as to why you should dial our number to schedule AC maintenance. 

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Replacing Your Central A/C? Look for These Features

Tuesday, August 4th, 2015

Replacing Your Central A/C? Look for These FeaturesUpgrading your central air conditioning system is a big step toward gaining more home comfort and saving on energy costs. New systems are, as a whole, much more efficient than old models. To get the most benefits, however, there are certain aspects you should aim for. Here are some important features to look for when replacing your central A/C.

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When to Consider an Air Conditioning Replacement

Monday, August 3rd, 2015

In this part of the country, we use our air conditioning systems a lot. Because of the intense heat that we deal with throughout the long summer season, you really need to know that your air conditioner is going to be there for you when you need it most. In order to ensure that this is the case, you must be realistic about when your air conditioner is no longer worth repairing. While it may not be the most exciting investment that you’ll ever make, an air conditioning replacement in Madera may be necessary to guarantee your comfort throughout the hottest time of the year. Consider the following information, and be sure to schedule your AC replacement with a member of the Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning team.

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Adding to Your Home? Learn About Your Air Conditioning Options

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

Adding to Your Home? Learn About Your Air Conditioning OptionsAdding a new addition to your home is a multi-step endeavor. While interior and exterior designing can be part of the fun, you want to give thoughtful consideration to air conditioning options for home additions before breaking ground. Deliberate planning from the start is best to avoid costly oversights and mistakes. 

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A/C Condensate Drain Problems You Should Know About

Thursday, July 2nd, 2015

A/C Condensate Drain Problems You Should Know AboutWhile 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.

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How Does a Zone Control System Work?

Monday, June 29th, 2015

One of the benefits that ductless air conditioning systems offer is the fact that the individual blowers they use can be regulated independently of the others. This allows for different temperatures to be easily maintained in different areas of the house. However, you can achieve the same benefit with a more traditional split central air conditioning system; you just need a zone control system in order to do so. In order to fully understand how beneficial a zone control system in Fresno, CA can really be, you must first understand how it is that such a system operates. Here is some information to help you to do so. Contact Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning for more details, or to schedule service.

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Learn the Reasons Why Your A/C Is Blowing Hot Air

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

Learn the Reasons Why Your Fresno A/C Is Blowing Hot AirYour 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.

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3 Reasons You Are Paying Too Much to Cool Your Home

Monday, June 15th, 2015

Living in the Fresno, CA area means that you are going to rely upon your air  quite heavily during our long summer season. Even those of us who most appreciate hot, sunny days know that it is a lot easier to do so when we have a cool, comfortable home waiting for us at the end of the day. We also know, though, that sufficiently cooling our homes comes at a price. To ensure that you are cooling your home in the most efficient manner possible, keep the following issues in mind. By avoiding these problems and practices, you can pay a more reasonable price for living comfortably throughout the summer season. Contact Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning for more details. 

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