Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

How Can Ductless Cooling Benefit You?

Monday, July 10th, 2017

ductless-cooling-benefitWe probably don’t need to tell you that in our area, effective and efficient cooling is an absolute necessity. For some homeowners, who may not have had a central unit installed in their home when they moved in, this means getting by with noisy window units. But do these actually do an effective job of cooling? Fortunately, there is another option—the ductless mini split.

Ductless systems are among the most reliable home cooling solutions there are, and are made just for those of us who don’t have ductwork installed in their home, or whose homes cannot accommodate the placement of air ducts. So, should you invest in a Waterloo, IA ductless system installation?

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Summer Is Near—Are Your Ducts in Good Shape?

Monday, June 12th, 2017

duct-shapeWith temperatures quickly heating up, you’re likely already using your air conditioner on a daily basis. But is it working as efficiently as it can? One way to ensure that it is doing so is to schedule professional duct repairs for your cooling system. This is just one of the many quality Waverly, IA air conditioner services that we provide, but an important one.

Leaking ductwork is the hidden problem behind many of the heating, cooling, and indoor air quality issues you might encounter over the years. As such, it pays to know the symptoms of damaged ductwork. After all, it’s not like it’s easy to visually inspect your air ducts on your own. Fortunately, we’ve shared some information below to help you out.

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Top HVAC Mistakes that Increase Your Energy Costs

Monday, April 17th, 2017

top-hvac-mistakes-increase-costsAs cooler weather slowly but surely warms up, we’re almost ready to shut off our heating systems and turn to our air conditioners to keep us comfortable instead. With all this HVAC use throughout the year, it’s only natural that you want to find ways to save money—particularly since your HVAC systems account for about half of all your energy costs!

Whether you’d like to put money in a savings account or actually spend it on something enjoyable—like a vacation—every little bit of savings can help. So you may be surprised to find that you could be making mistakes with your HVAC system that are actually costing you.

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Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric & Fireplaces Receives Excellence Award from Lennox® Industries

Thursday, March 23rd, 2017

Company Earns Award for Outstanding Business Accomplishments

Cedar Falls, Iowa (March 22) – Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, recently received the Lennox® Centurion Award from Lennox Industries, an international heating and air conditioning equipment manufacturer.

Mike Hart, Lennox’s Vice-President Residential Sales presented the annual award to Dave Krejchi, Owner of Dalton during a recent ceremony in Dallas. The Lennox® Centurion Award recognizes the top 100 Lennox® residential dealerships in each Lennox® sales region for outstanding accomplishments and performance.

“Earning the Lennox Centurion Award emphasizes Dalton’s progress as a leading marketer of residential comfort systems, who delivers exceptional comfort and service on every job,” said Douglas L. Young, President and COO of LII Residential Heating & Cooling.

Established in 1959, Dalton employs 24 and services the Cedar Valley.

“We’re committed to offering the best products available to our customers and our partnership with Lennox allows us to keep that promise,” says Krejchi. “To win the Centurion Award, a dealer must embody the Lennox brand promise in their market, and we are honored to be recognized with this prestigious award.”

A worldwide leader in home comfort, Lennox® Industries markets its air conditioning and heating
products through a network of more than 7,000 North American dealers.

To find out more about how Dalton can help you with your home’s heating, cooling and indoor air quality needs, call 319-493-3137 or visit our website at Daltonphc.com.

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Take Care of Your AC System Now for Good Performance Next Summer

Monday, August 8th, 2016

However, this doesn’t mean that if you skipped an appointment you can’t make one now!

It’s never too late to call our HVAC professionals for a maintenance appointment. In the meantime though, there are steps you can take yourself to ensure that your air conditioner remains in good shape for the rest of the season and is ready to perform well next year as well. Keep reading to learn more.

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Why Does Your Ductless System Need Bi-Annual Maintenance?

Monday, August 1st, 2016

Are you one of the many homeowners using a ductless system to stay cool this season? If so, you should ensure that it’s getting the proper maintenance. You may assume that just like any other type of air conditioning system, or ductless mini-split only needs maintenance once a year. However, ductless units need maintenance more often than that, for reasons we’ve highlighted below.

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Some Quick Facts You Should Know about Your Air Filter

Monday, July 4th, 2016

Most homeowners don’t give very much thought to the air filter within their HVAC system. This is natural, since it’s mostly out of sight. However, do you realize the importance of this component? Your air filter is what safeguards the inside components of your heating and cooling system from dust, dirt, debris, and other allergens.

Air filters much be changed or cleaned on a regular basis. Every three months is the general rule, so waiting for your annual or even bi-annual maintenance visit would be a mistake. Changing your air filter is a task you can do on your own, and that you should do in order to ensure that your air conditioner runs effectively and efficiently.

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The Function of Your Air Conditioner’s Capacitor

Monday, June 27th, 2016

As summer is officially here, you’re probably using your air conditioner more and more already. As temperatures climb, it will likely be on constantly. As familiar as you are with using your AC however, you probably don’t know much about the individual components that allow your system to cool your home.

Of course, we don’t expect our customers to understand every detail of an air conditioning system; that’s our job! However, it can be advantageous to at least have a basic understanding of some of the important components of your home cooling system, so that when something does go wrong you understand the necessity for quick repairs. One component that people should be aware of is the capacitor.

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Is Your Air Conditioner Icing Over?

Monday, June 20th, 2016

Summer is finally upon us, and as such you’ll be depending on your air conditioning system more and more in order to keep your home and your family cool throughout the season. When you do begin using your air conditioner more, you may notice ice forming on the evaporator coil of your system. Perhaps you’d brush this off as normal, or a good sign. However, you’d be wrong.

Unfortunately, if ice has developed on your air conditioner, your system is in trouble. You should call for repairs as soon as this happens. Keep reading for some information on why air conditioners ice over sometimes, why it’s a bad thing, and what you can do about it.

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What AC Maintenance Tasks Can You Do on Your Own?

Monday, June 13th, 2016

We definitely live in more of a “do-it-yourself” atmosphere than we ever have before. There’s nothing wrong with tackling minor home projects on your own, when possible. It’s important to remember, however, that most air conditioning maintenance tasks should be left to the professionals for your safety and for the well-being of your HVAC system.

However, aside from the thorough annual inspection and cleaning that your HVAC professional will conduct during your maintenance appointment, there are other tasks that should be done throughout the year between your maintenance visits—even if you have two maintenance visits each year. These tasks—which you can and should do on your own—have been shared below.

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