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

A Reminder: Remove That Knob and Tube Wiring!

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

Knob and tube wiring is a serious concern that we’ve discussed on our blog before. Many homes in our area are older (which is one good reason why we love them so much) and older homes can be the victims of subpar wiring and fire hazards.

Luckily, our team has an electrician in Cedar Rapids on standby to help homeowners address their knob and tube wiring issues, as well as to support them upgrading their home electric grids into the 21st century.

Today, we’d like to focus on the issue of knob and tube wiring specifically. We want to talk about what it is, why we advise customers to get it removed, and what can be so dangerous about it. Then, when you’ve got an idea that your knob and tube wiring needs to be replaced, you can call us!

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The Infamous Dripping Noise: A Guide

Monday, July 15th, 2024

You’re probably used to hearing dripping sounds and pinpointing the issue to a part of your home plumbing, right? Perhaps it’s a dripping faucet or a leaky pipe. But what if you’ve walked through your entire house and you’ve come to realize that the dripping sound is not coming from your plumbing system, but instead from your AC?

What do you do? What does this mean? And how can you be sure that nothing catastrophically bad is happening?

We understand the urgent concern. Stagnant water can often lead to mold growth, and we don’t want any of our customers getting comfortable with water dripping in their homes. However, the issue might be easily resolved with AC repair in Cedar Rapids.

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Mid-Summer Check-In: Is This It for Your AC?

Monday, July 8th, 2024

Air conditioners are under a lot of stress during the summer months. They’re working almost day and night to get you comfortable whether it’s 80 degrees out or 100. This stress can cause component malfunctions that are easily repaired by a professional–but when is it too much for your AC? Can damage ever be permanent and require a whole system replacement?

Well, the truth is that yes, damage can be permanent and require replacement. But this is rare and depends on a variety of different factors like the age of your system and it’s manufacturer. Every piece of machinery has a lifespan and it might be time for air conditioning replacement in Cedar Rapids, IA if your AC is consistently falling apart.

Let’s check in and see if it’s time for your AC to call it quits.

Tags: Air Conditioning Replacement, Cedar Rapids
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Detect Leaks Early: Save Water and Money

Monday, July 1st, 2024

Water leaks are more than just a nuisance—they can significantly increase your water bills and cause serious damage to your home. At Dalton, we understand the urgency of addressing these issues promptly. With our Lifetime Parts Repair Warranty Guarantee and our promise to have a service technician at your home in 24 hours or less—or the job is free—we are your go-to team for reliable plumbing solutions in Evansdale.

Tags: Evansdale, plumbing solutions
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Why Ice Forming on Your Coils Is Keeping Your Home Hot

Monday, July 1st, 2024

Ice is never a fun thing to see on your air conditioner. You’re probably already aware that your AC system doesn’t use ice to keep your home cool. In fact, your refrigerator and freezer don’t use ice to keep food cold either. Ice is just a byproduct of cold temperatures and humidity, and our air conditioners or refrigerators work using electricity and refrigerant to do this instead of ice.

So, why should you be so concerned when you see ice? Something must be working if temperatures are cold enough inside your air conditioner to create ice, right?

Well, not necessarily. In fact, ice could be contributing to your home being too warm. It’s true! Let’s talk about why ice growing on your AC is a sign that you need air conditioning repair in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Tags: AC Repair, Air Conditioning Repair, Cedar Rapids
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Defeating the Heat: Tips on Your Quest to Stay Cool

Monday, June 24th, 2024

It’s a quiet afternoon during a summer heatwave, and you’re happy at home enjoying a nice book with the air conditioning running. That is, until the system abruptly shuts off. You put your ears up to the vents but there’s no sound coming from it, not even the sound of a fan whirring. The panic sets in as you realize that your home is going to get a lot hotter in only a few hours. What do you do?

This is an unfortunate occurrence for a lot of our customers. Air conditioners are under a lot of pressure during the summer, and this leads to breakdowns happening even with systems that are in perfectly good shape.

First, start off by calling our team and scheduling AC repair in Cedar Rapids as quickly as possible. Then, when you’ve got the situation under control, make sure you follow our tips to stay cool and collected.

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Efficiency Is Key: Understanding the Efficiency of Your Air Conditioner

Monday, June 17th, 2024

Your air conditioner has one job–to turn on and then cool the air inside of your home. This is a no-brainer and something we’d expect every air conditioning unit on the planet to do. However, there’s another hidden job that your air conditioner has, which other homeowners might not be as aware of.

Your air conditioner needs to also run as efficiently as possible while cooling your home. This means it needs to do the job of cooling your house by consuming a minimal amount of electricity. This is what makes turning the system on a sensible choice because a skyrocketing energy bill will quickly cause customers to stress out and turn their systems back off.

So, how do you better understand this secondary, hidden job of your air conditioner? Follow along below for some tips to evaluate the efficiency of your air conditioning in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Seeing, Hearing, Smelling, and Experiencing an AC Problem: Dalton’s Tips

Monday, June 10th, 2024

Air conditioner issues come in all shapes and forms. For instance, your neighbor might complain about a very specific AC issue that they’re experiencing when you see them for the Fourth of July this year. But it’s actually pretty rare that you experience the same problem with the same source as them. AC units are very different depending on their size, the home they’re installed in, and even the preferences of the owner.

That’s why we think that customers need to be prepared to experience some unique things, like strange noises or foul odors, which can be a sign of a problem on its own. And, if you have the tools to detect these issues by yourself, you can also call our team for AC repair in Cedar Rapids, so the issue can get resolved quickly.

Ready to get started? Keep those eyes, ears, and nostrils peeled for what’s to come!

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The Problems With DIY AC Work

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Air conditioners are complex systems, built with many different components. In order to provide support, like diagnosis, repair, and maintenance, someone would need the proper training and HVAC licensure to work confidently. This is why our team exists, and why our repair and maintenance services are vital.

But times are tough, and many people are resorting to DIY work for a variety of different things at home. This is fine, until customers bite off more than they can chew and they start doing damage, either to themselves, their homes, or their air conditioning units. We’d argue that investing in professional AC maintenance in Cedar Rapids is a far better use of money than purchasing equipment to dive into DIY work.

Let’s talk about why DIY AC work might be a very bad idea.

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Now Is the Best Time for a New AC

Monday, May 27th, 2024

Yep, we’re serious. It’s not that hot out yet, and we’re not even into June yet, so why the heck would now be the best time for an air conditioner installation in Cedar Rapids?

Well, some of you might have already guessed this, but it can be more difficult and expensive to install an AC during the hottest days of the summer. Customers might be too hot and inconvenienced to do their research and find the right system or professional installation team that fits their home and preferences. It’s no fault of their own, but it’s a reality of this kind of purchase in an industry that depends on the local climate.

Right now, while temperatures are still slightly mild, let’s talk about how you could make some serious steps toward installing a new air conditioner and staying more comfortable (and efficient) this summer.

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