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

Do You Need a New Thermostat?

Monday, May 9th, 2022

Setting the Thermostat: Fan On or Auto?You wouldn’t be able to play a video or computer game without a controller or a mouse and keyboard. There would be no way to translate what you wanted your character to get done! Similarly, you can’t operate your air conditioner without a working thermostat. 

Thermostats are the brains of your home comfort operation. A good Fresno thermostat can help you enjoy the best possible control of your home’s temperature. A bad one can undercut your comfort and your energy efficiency.

If you are wondering how you can figure out whether or not you have a bad thermostat that needs to be upgraded, we’ve provided some guidelines to help you figure it out.

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5 Indicators There Is a Problem With Your AC

Monday, April 25th, 2022

ac-moneyThings are starting to heat up. These are something like the warm-up laps for your air conditioner before the big marathon. While you aren’t going to have to rely heavily on your AC yet, now is the ideal time to double-check to make sure that your system is operating right.

If your system needs air conditioner repairs in Fresno, you’ll want to make sure to schedule an appointment with a technician as soon as you can. Schedules fill up as the temperature rises and we want to make sure that you get the service you need!

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Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, April 11th, 2022

woman-blowing-noseThe quality of the air in your home plays a large role in your overall comfort. Dirty air is going to hinder things more than you might expect. Poor indoor air quality is going to leave your HVAC system struggling to operate properly. It will also lead to issues with your respiratory health.

You don’t have to take this problem without help though. There is more than one way to address poor indoor air quality. With our expert services, you can enjoy cleaner air and better comfort in your home.

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Why You May Want To Go Ductless

Monday, March 28th, 2022

It makes a difference to have a highly effective and efficient air conditioner in your home during the summer. But what if you haven’t been able to accommodate a good air conditioner in your home before now? While we are sure that you have a pretty slick system of fans set up at this point, we would say that now is a great time to talk with a technician about getting a comprehensive AC system installed in your home.

If you are on the hunt for an air conditioner for your home we would love to introduce you to the ductless AC system. Read on to learn more about why you may want to go with a ductless air conditioner and then reach out to us for your AC system installation in Fresno.

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Book Your AC Maintenance Today

Monday, March 14th, 2022

condenserWould you try your hand at running a marathon without ever training beforehand? We’d hope you would say no, especially since doing so can lead to a high risk of injury. The same reasoning behind this is why you should book air conditioning maintenance in Fresno.

Maintenance is like training before the marathon. This service helps to prepare your air conditioner for the hard work ahead of it during the summer season. While the heat hasn’t quite hit our area, now is a great time to get your system maintenance taken care of. Let’s talk about why!

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Why Your Heat Pump Smells Wrong

Monday, February 28th, 2022

How to Prevent Ductwork Contamination in Your Fresno HomeHave you ever thought to yourself, “I wonder what my heat pump smells like?” The answer is probably not! This is because your heat pump really isn’t supposed to produce any kind of smell, to begin with! A little bit of whooshing noise, yes, but no smells.

So now you may be curious as to why you can smell something off when you run your heat pump. Did something get into your vents? It could have. There is more than one issue that can create a smelly heat pump problem. Thankfully we know how to identify the problem and fix it for you.

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Radiant vs. Forced-Air Heating

Monday, February 14th, 2022

feet-on-radiatorWe may not see the below-zero temperatures that some other areas do during wintertime, but it still gets cold in Fresno at this time of year. And when the weather gets chilly, it pays to have a good heater in your home to keep things warm and comfortable.

The question that you might be facing now is which type of heater you want in your home. There is more than one kind of heater out there. Knowing your options can help you feel a lot more prepared when the time comes to schedule an installation for your next heater.

So, let’s take a look at one of the bigger questions you need to answer: do you want a radiant heater or a forced-air heater?

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Why Your Heater Can’t Produce Warm Air

Monday, January 17th, 2022

chilly-man-no-heatA heater that isn’t able to heat your home really isn’t a heater. Until you get the system heating again or replace it with a system that does create warmth, you really just have an overly expensive fan in your home that you really don’t want to use.

You may be confused as to why your heater is struggling to do its job. We understand the curiosity. There is, unsurprisingly, more than one possible cause for this issue. The good news is that our team can address all of them with repairs or, if necessary, a system replacement!

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3 Signs You Need a New Heater

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

How to Decide If You Should Repair or Replace Your HVAC SystemThis isn’t the time of year when you want to battle with your heating system. It has been cold and wet and all anyone wants to do is hunker down at home in the warmth. If you can’t heat up your home though you have a problem on your hands.

It is frustrating to have a heater that refuses to work. While an HVAC contractor in Fresno, CA can provide repairs for your system, you may also need to discuss whether or not you need to replace your system.

Here’s what you need to know about the warning signs that you need a new heater.

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Easy Ways to Gift Yourself Better Comfort

Monday, December 20th, 2021

Have you thought about giving yourself a little something this season? We aren’t talking about a new phone case or video game of course but rather about investing in your comfort. We know it might sound odd but taking the time to check on your Fresno, CA HVAC system and make sure everything is up to snuff can pay you back in the long run.

We are a team of experts that are ready and willing to help keep you warm. However, if you can manage to keep your heater in prime condition for the maximum amount of time possible, we’d say that’s even better. With that in mind let’s look at some great ways you can give yourself the gift of better home comfort this season.

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