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

It’s Not Too Late to Schedule a Maintenance Check

Monday, November 11th, 2019

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You had some expenses this year that weren’t in your regular budget. Maybe you moved to a new home, or you had a job change, or you had some extra medical expenses. Whatever the case was, it took you longer than normal to get your budget balanced again and by then it was too late to schedule your usual appointment with your friendly local HVAC technician to check your system.

Or is it?

The truth is that the only time it is too late to get maintenance for your Madera, CA HVAC system is when it needs to be replaced. Until the, maintenance is always a good idea. This is especially true because it can actually stave off an early replacement!

Still not sure if a maintenance check is worth it? Read on to find out why it is a good idea for your system and your wallet.

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Allergy Sufferer? Get Relief by Improving Air Quality in Your Home


Thursday, November 5th, 2015

Allergy Sufferer? Get Relief by Improving Air Quality in Your Home
The greater Fresno area is famous for having glorious weather all year round. Unfortunately, the downside is that ragweed and allergens also thrive. Despite that, there are many methods that you can employ in order to improve the indoor air quality in your home.

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Good Reasons to Make HVAC Maintenance a Top Priority

Thursday, August 27th, 2015

Good Reasons to Make HVAC Maintenance a Top PriorityThe top reasons to make HVAC maintenance a priority include maintaining uninterrupted comfort indoors, achieving lower energy bills and improving safety conditions. The investment in professional maintenance also prevents costly and avoidable repairs, along with extending the lifetime of this complex appliance.

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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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Energy-Saving Tips to Boost Your Home’s Efficiency This Spring

Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Energy-Saving Tips to Boost Your Home's Efficiency This SpringHome efficiency is more important than ever, and now is the time to act. Efficiency improvements and upgrades not only save energy dollars, but also reduce your home’s carbon footprint for a healthier environment and cleaner natural resources. Put your efficiency resources to good use this spring, and enjoy the benefits throughout the summer and year-round.

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An Air Filter Primer: How and When to Change It and More

Tuesday, June 10th, 2014

An Air Filter Primer: How and When to Change It and MoreChanging or cleaning the air filter on your A/C, heat pump or furnace on a regular basis is HVAC maintenance 101. It’s a simple job that will improve your cooling and heating system’s energy efficiency and performance in many ways.

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Consider Duct Sealing as Part of Your Home’s HVAC Maintenance

Thursday, May 29th, 2014

Consider Duct Sealing as Part of Your Home's HVAC MaintenanceOne important aspect of an energy-efficient HVAC maintenance strategy is to make sure that your home’s ductwork is delivering conditioned air where it’s supposed to go with a minimum of leaks. The ducts in a home are your forced-air heating and cooling system’s circulatory system, and if those “arteries” and “veins” are leaking air, your system will be starved of fresh air on the intake and conditioned air where it’s needed in your living spaces. Air quality may suffer as well. Regular HVAC maintenance should include an inspection for leaky ducts.

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A Fall HVAC Checkup Should Address These Issues

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

10.02.13To get the most from your energy dollars as the heating season begins, schedule a fall HVAC checkup for your heat pump or furnace. These systems need routine maintenance to provide the most energy-efficient heating for your Fresno area home, and if you use a gas or propane heating system, you’ll ensure your safety by having an HVAC professional go through it.

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Schedule Annual HVAC Maintenance Through Our Super Savers Program

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

Annual HVAC maintenance is a vital ingredient to your heating and cooling system running properly all year long. This keeps it running at maximum efficiency, which helps lower energy bills and prolongs the life of your equipment. We at Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning offer MR Cool’s Super Saver plan to help consumers get the most out of their annual HVAC maintenance needs.

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