DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Modesto’

3 Good Expectations for Furnace Service

Monday, September 25th, 2023

So, you’re finally ready to invest in furnace service. We’d like to say, first and foremost, congratulations! This is an excellent service that’s going to go a long way in keeping your furnace system in good shape.

When furnaces run into trouble, it can be easy to ignore them and get on with your day-to-day life. Fall is a busy time of year, and you’ve got plenty of things to deal with in the meantime. But the longer your furnace goes on with an issue, the more likely you are to have additional problems that are caused by that one beginning issue. This is what we call compounding problems, and they come from months or years of neglect.

So, let’s talk about the furnace service in Modesto, CA you just signed up for and what to expect. We promise that customers can get all three of these benefits from their next visit if they’re prepared.

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How Expensive Is AC Service?

Monday, August 28th, 2023

If there was one simple answer to this question, then customers would be much faster on the draw when calling for repairs, right? Imagine investing in air conditioner repairs like you would go grocery shopping, with prices being listed on a sticker.

Unfortunately, the world of AC repairs doesn’t work like this, and it’s not really anyone’s fault. AC repair technicians need to diagnose a problem properly and have a conversation with customers before recommending a particular service. These systems can cost thousands of dollars, so it’s not uncommon for air conditioning service in Modesto, CA to cost a large amount of money.

But this doesn’t mean that you should be spending a thousand dollars for repairs on your 10-year-old air conditioner. There’s a line when AC repairs shouldn’t be too expensive, and we’ll get into detail about what that line might be.

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The DeHart Guide to “Short Cycling”

Monday, April 24th, 2023

You’ve turned your air conditioner on for the first couple of times this season and you’ve noticed something peculiar–it’s running in shorter cycles than it used to. At first, this might just feel like a fluke, perhaps you’re just not measuring the time accurately since you’re busy. Or, maybe your air conditioner just doesn’t need to work as hard this year as opposed to last year. But these are usually justifications for ignoring a pretty serious problem that’s taking place.

This is what we call in the industry short cycling and it’s a devastating problem, both with how hard it can be to notice, and how bad it is for the AC. It’s not just a problem in and of itself, it’s a symptom of some other problems. A professional will be able to tell you all about this when you schedule AC repair in Modesto, CA. And trust us, if your air conditioner is short cycling this spring, then you definitely need professional repairs.

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Why You Don’t Want to Do Repiping Yourself

Monday, April 10th, 2023

When it comes to plumbing, we’d recommend a lot of things for homeowners to do. For instance, every home should have a plunger and a drain snake. These are widely available at hardware and grocery stores and they’re fairly easy to use without breaking or disrupting anything. We’ll even show you how to use your plunger if you need help!

However, then there are other plumbing jobs like repiping that we’d insist a professional perform. This is because there’s a lot more at stake, more tools required, and the understanding of a plumbing system is a necessary part of it. Master and Journeyman plumbers are trained in this field for a reason, and when you need a pipe replaced or a whole plumbing system repiped, a plumber is going to know exactly how to do that.

Let’s focus today on why some jobs absolutely require a professional plumber in Modesto, CA, and why others might not.

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Love Modesto 2023 Announcement

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

Get ready to nominate a family that deserves a whole home makeover! This spring, we’re partnering with Love Modesto to give the gift of comfort to a family that deserves it. Anyone can nominate a family who is in need of a new HVAC system by clicking this link.

With our team, it’s all about the love! We’re major proponents of helping our community, and we’re so excited to bring an amazing heating and cooling system to someone who could definitely use it. We’re also accepting volunteers to help us clean and prepare for the system installation! From regular housekeeping to gardening, this is going to be a large family-friendly project that can include everyone, from neighbors to strangers.

Once a nominee has been chosen, Love Modesto will begin at 7:00 AM on April 29th, at the corner of I & 10th Street (in front of the Gallo Center). There will be a pancake breakfast, free refreshments, giveaways, kids’ activities, and more! This is where volunteers can meet before the project gets underway and we’d love to see friends, neighbors, and customers show up to say hello and participate. Any additional information can be found here.

We love Modesto, and it’s that time of year to give back to the community we care so much about. See you soon!

For any HVAC services or information, make sure you contact the professionals DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc.

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Your Heater Is Not the Money Sink It Seems Like

Monday, January 30th, 2023

Every once in a while we see a homeowner who has spent thousands of dollars on their heating system to the point where it’s a constant, painful headache. The system works just enough to keep the house in the moderate 50s, while the bills are through the roof. It’s practically untenable.

Well, we have some good news and some bad news. We’ll start with the bad news–all of that money you spent on getting your heating system examined by different professionals might not have yielded the results you wanted. But the good news is that your problem is likely with your home insulation.

Insulation is the way we keep our heat inside instead of letting it waft outdoors where we can’t feel it. A home with little insulation will feel cold and drafty and the heater will work double time to keep it warm. Here are some ways to tell if you need insulation services in Modesto, CA.

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Replace Your Old Pipes With Better Materials

Monday, January 16th, 2023

Year after year, plumbers work hard to make sure that the solutions they provide for their customers are affordable and long-lasting. If you’ve ever been frustrated with the vast array of plumbing materials that you might see in a house, there are a lot of reasons that plumbers use what they do.

In reality, it’s always a good idea to stay updated on what plumbing materials are best used for certain tasks, and which ones are outdated and need to be replaced. Only a licensed, professional plumber should be the authority on this matter. And lucky for you, that’s who we are!

So, think of this as your yearly PSA for your plumbing system. If you’ve still got some of the old and outdated plumbing materials listed below, then we think it would be a good idea to get them replaced. That’s a plumbing service in Modesto, CA we can handle.

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3 Ways to Pay for Your Next Heating Upgrade

Monday, December 19th, 2022

Inflation, market fluctuations, retirement… These are all not good things when you’re trying to plan for your next big purchase. Sometimes it can almost be physically painful to stop yourself from booking that vacation you’ve wanted for years, only to invest that money in a heating system upgrade since you know you’re going to need it. We’ve been there, and we just want to start by saying we understand how hard that can be.

But, there’s good news on the horizon! Not every purchase needs to be a difficult one. Sometimes, there are tools built into the system to help homeowners who are on tight budgets and who also want to fit in that vacation they’ve been planning. Things like tax credits, manufacturer rebates, and promotions will be your best friends as you look to get a powerful heating upgrade for less cash upfront.

Let’s discuss these three ways you can save big on your next heating installation in Modesto, CA.

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My AC Is Acting Strange… Is This Normal?

Monday, November 21st, 2022

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It may be almost winter, but in the Modesto area, that doesn’t necessarily mean much. So even as we start using our heaters a bit, you should still ask yourself how your AC system is acting. Are the things it’s doing normal or should you call your local HVAC technician? Knowing the difference between what is normal and what constitutes a service call can end up saving you both time and money, so it’s important to be aware!

For your convenience, we’ve listed some of the most common “is this normal” questions homeowners have when it comes to their air conditioning systems. Keep reading below to find out more!

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How to Avoid a Plumbing Disaster

Monday, November 7th, 2022

It’s easy to think as a homeowner, that plumbing problems are inevitable. After all, plumbing systems can’t last forever, and given how many appliances and fixtures you deal with in your home on a daily basis, it makes sense that sooner or later you’ll deal with a serious plumbing issue of some kind.

The good news is, you don’t have to just accept that there’s nothing you can do, and wait around for a plumbing disaster to happen. While an occasional leak or plumbing repair here or there might be inevitable, plumbing disasters aren’t. So how can you prevent them? By knowing the signs of a small leak before it turns into something bigger! We’ve outlined these signs below.

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