DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. Blog: Archive for April, 2021

Why Do AC Air Filters Need to be Regularly Changed?

Monday, April 26th, 2021
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You may have heard an HVAC technician tell you at some point that your air conditioner’s air filter needs to be changed. Have you wondered why? Maybe you assumed that a dirty air filter is an issue because it doesn’t protect your indoor air quality when it’s too clogged up. This isn’t quite right, though.

It’s true, when this air filter gets clogged up, it won’t be able to draw in particles from the air. However, that’s not even the purpose of this particular air filter. No, this air filter is in place to protect the interior components of the HVAC system itself. While it doesn’t hurt your indoor air quality, it’s actually in place to protect the integrity of the air conditioner.

So what happens when you don’t change your air filter regularly (every 1-3 months)? The following:

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Should You Upgrade to a New AC This Spring?

Monday, April 19th, 2021
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As the weather warms up during the spring and you can start to imagine the hot temperatures of summer, you may begin to consider your home’s air conditioning system and wonder if you should keep it around. The AC may already be old (over 15 years) and ready to be replaced, or it might be already struggling to do its job and repairs are simply too expensive to justify.

Or … maybe you want an air conditioning system with higher energy efficiency because you know you’re paying too much to run your current one. 

If you’re on the fence about making an AC upgrade this spring, we can help you with the air conditioning service in Escalon, CA to find a great solution.

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The Power of Professional Drain Cleaning

Monday, April 12th, 2021
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Imagine this scenario: you come home after a long day of work. You start chopping vegetables and cooking your dinner. You go to dump the cooking byproducts down the drain and… your kitchen sink is backed up.

So, you reach for that bottle of store-bought liquid drain cleaner you keep under the sink, clear the clog, and call it a night. But what if we told you this is exactly what you shouldn’t do? Chemical drain cleaners of this nature are not the answer—in fact, they can actually do more harm than good. Read on as we uncover the problems with store-bought drain cleaners and the power of professional drain cleaning.

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Why Your House May Need an Air Purifier

Monday, April 5th, 2021
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You want air in your home that’s not only pleasant to breathe, but healthy for you and your family. Good ventilation is a starting place, followed by having our professionals install an air filtration system. Sometimes, these steps will do the job necessary for the best indoor air quality.

But you may need to go a step further and have an air purification system installed; i.e. an electronic air purifier that uses ionization, UV lights, or another process to remove pollutants from the air. We think air purifiers are a good idea in general, but we want to address why your house specifically may need air purification along with air filtration and improved ventilation.

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