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See What Our Customers are Saying! “Outstanding workmanship! Installation crew identified and corrected problems during the installation. The installation crew exceeded my expectations.” Alan, Highlands Ranch “Very qualified and conscientious installers. The presentation and proposal was explained in detail. We are very satisfied with the workmanship and without any reservation will recommend DALCO to others as well as future work on our home.” Bob and Liz, Littleton “Representatives were very helpful, polite, and knowledgeable. They made the experience very comfortable.” Beverly, Highlands Ranch “I’m very glad to have selected DALCO. You are very professional, very helpful and did a very nice job.” Ying, Centennial
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Maintenance
Furnace / Boiler / Water Heater / Humidifier / Swamp Cooler / Air Conditioner
Taking Care of Your Investment
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Air Conditioner Service |
Furnace Service Taking Care of Your Investment Just like a car where regular oil changes and maintenance improve the efficiency and life of you automobile, regular care and feeding of your heating and cooling system preserves the efficiency, reliability, warranty and extends its life. At DALCO we offer several ways to care for your system. We have maintenance agreements that pre-schedule routine maintenance and give you discounted rates in the event of emergencies. We also have some seasonal specials that reduce your maintenance costs, but provide an ala cart service or we have the when you need us option. Whatever suits you situation. In any case, below is a list of most of the items that should be taken care of regularly to preserve your investment. Whether it is a Furnace, Air conditioner, Swamp Cooler or Boiler system, we can cover under our preventive maintenance. Attached is a check list of all of the items we cover for your specific system. Top of PageIf this summer is anything like last, the most important appliance in your home just may be your central air conditioner. If that's the case, here are some tips from DALCO that will help your central air conditioner operate more efficiently and keep you cool longer. Have the unit cleaned and checked regularly by a qualified service representative. The best time to have your system checked is in the spring before the cooling season starts. To properly check the system we want an outside temperature of at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure we can more closely emulate operating conditions and is critical to checking the refrigerant (Freon) charge. Cleaning of the outdoor unit is particularly important if you live where there are cottonwood trees, a construction site, lots of dust or pollen. All of these elements need to be cleaned from your condensing unit to ensure the most efficient operation. Clean or replace the filter at least once a month. Most residential systems have disposable filters. These should be checked every month and replaced when necessary with the same size filter as originally supplied. Permanent filters should be cleaned according to the manufacturer's instructions. We suggest increasing the frequency of filter changes in the summer simply because cold is so much harder to move at this altitude than at sea level and any restriction has the potential to cause unnecessary problems with air flow. Trim shrubbery and limbs back. Landscaping that hides an air conditioner or heat pump may look pleasing but reduces efficiency by reducing air circulation. Shrubs could cause damage if leaves or twigs are sucked into the outdoor unit. Close curtains or blinds during the hottest part of the day. This will keep your house cooler and prevent your air conditioner from having to work harder. Run heat-producing appliances such as a clothes dryer, and do as much cooking as possible in the early morning hours. This is better than at night because, in the evening, the air conditioner is working hard to bring down the temperature from the daytime heat. If your dryer vent is close to the air conditioning system's outdoor unit, consider other places to vent the dryer. Hot vapor from the dryer can place an extra load on the outdoor unit. Top of PageA heating system that breaks down in the middle of a cold winter night can be a chilling experience. That's why DALCO recommends that you have your system inspected and serviced by one of our qualified technicians prior to the beginning of each heating season. While every inspection will vary somewhat, DALCO has a checklist of items it covers with each inspection. Some of these items are enumerated below. Check Thermostat Calibration. - An improperly calibrated thermostat will call for more or less heat than desired. The former will cost you money, both will cost you comfort. Check Air Filter - A dirty air filter can reduce heating efficiency, increase energy usage and affect the reliability of the equipment. Following the inspection, homeowners should clean or replace the filter monthly during the heating season. Check Blower - A clean, properly adjusted blower and blower components are necessary to provide the air flow that ensures proper capacity and maximum efficiency. Check Burners - To ensure smooth ignition and proper fuel combustion, burners are observed for proper burning characteristics. Check Heat Exchangers - This inspection for cracks and corrosion helps ensure safe operation of the furnace. Check Fan Control - This ensures that the fan goes on and off at predetermined temperatures in order to deliver the proper temperature of air to the house. Check High Limit Control - This is the furnace's principal means of preventing overheating and possible damage to the unit. Check Manifold Gas Pressure - Proper pressure is required to control fuel input to the furnace burners. Check Venting System - All flue connections elbows should be firmly fitted. There should be no cracks or openings where the flue enters the chimney or side wall. There should be no obstructions in the flue or the chimney to prevent the exit of combustion byproducts.
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