5 Contaminants That Clog Your Drain

November 6th, 2023
Clean bathroom with a toilet, often needing occasional drain cleaning or clogged drain service.

If it were up to us, your local and reliable plumbing professionals, we’d recommend that nothing aside from dishwater and other liquids end up down your drain. But in reality, it’s never really as simple as that. Sometimes while washing a pan, you accidentally send grease down the drain when you aren’t paying attention. It’s not the end of the world when that happens, and we totally understand!

But the more often you protect your drain from these 5 contaminants, the less likely you’ll need our team to provide drain cleaning in Stockton, CA.

Let’s start by saying if your drains are clogged, then you should call our team for a quick drain cleaning job. We’ll be in and out of your home in record time, and we’ll do it all at an affordable price. And if you’re unsure whether the issue is isolated or tied to a broader problem like hidden pipe damage, you may want to review the signs that you may have a plumbing leak—it’s often the unseen issues that lead to recurring drain trouble. But if you’re just trying to protect your drains for the future, then keep reading to learn about the worst contaminants that will clog your plumbing system.

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Is It Time to Retire Your AC?

October 23rd, 2023

Now that we’re not depending so much on our air conditioning systems, we can finally start to look at the long term. While pumpkin carving season is upon us and you’ve likely got some good scary movies and costumes lined up, the age of your air conditioner might be the most terrifying thing of all.

Just like the ghosts we’re going to see trick or treating, your air conditioner might be about to expire and turn into a ghost itself. But as a homeowner, you might benefit tremendously if you’re ready for that expiration and can invest in AC replacement when it’s necessary. Or, if your air conditioner still has a few years left, you can instead opt for AC repair in Manteca, CA.

The choice might be yours, but you’ll want to make sure you make the smartest choice you can. Keep reading and be sure to call a team of experts for their opinion before you pay for a service that might be expensive.

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3 Steps to Take for Better Air Conditioning

October 9th, 2023

Air conditioning doesn’t have to be very complicated. The system turns on, your home’s air gets cooled, and you get to enjoy your life. For many homeowners, it’s as simple as that.

However, for other folks, that’s simply not good enough. Air conditioning has other factors that can impact your comfort, like the price of your energy bill or how comfortable the temperatures are when you set the thermostat.

We understand that everyone wants perfect air conditioning, but sometimes that perfection comes with a call to an HVAC professional for air conditioning service in Stockton, CA because the root of the problem goes pretty deep.

So, from a layman’s perspective, what can you do? How can you get more results out of your air conditioner without being a certified and licensed HVAC professional? Well, you can start by calling our team and following the three steps we’ve laid out below.

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3 Good Expectations for Furnace Service

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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Prepare for Fall Like a Pro

September 11th, 2023

Well, September is here and soon we’ll be experiencing some temperature drops. It’s okay, take a moment to enjoy the milder weather and cool breezes as we’re finally clear of the hottest temperatures of the year. But just like with spring, we’re not out of the woods yet.

Fall comes with its own set of challenges, from drops in temperature to new allergens that are released in the atmosphere. You’ll need to not only put away your air conditioning system so it’s ready for next year, but you’ll also need to get your heating unit ready for the chillier temperatures to come.

Don’t worry, we’ve got a whole checklist lined up for customers to prepare their HVAC in Stockton, CA. We’ll walk you through everything you need to do to be ready and prepared for the fall ahead. Don’t forget to call our team if you need help with your HVAC systems.

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How Expensive Is AC Service?

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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Where Does Cool Air Come From?

August 14th, 2023

Sometimes, encountering an air conditioning problem can lead customers down a rabbit hole where they start to understand just how complex air conditioning is. For all the new AC enthusiasts who have decided to learn more about this process, welcome! It’s not as complicated as it might seem (although the extra long Wikipedia article might make it seem otherwise).

Air conditioning surrounds two concepts: heat and lack of heat. That’s it. And when your air conditioner runs, it moves heat from where you don’t want it (inside) to where it should be (outside), leaving a distinct lack of heat inside of your home.

So for the customers with broken air conditioners that think their box fans will do the trick during the next heatwave, this is simply not the case. Keep reading, but make sure you schedule air conditioning service in Tracy, CA.

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Tips for When It Gets Too Hot

July 17th, 2023

It’s no secret that we’re already reaching record-high temperatures as of late. And since we’re only in July, they’re likely to continue on this trend until fall finally hits full swing. This isn’t really much of a problem, since a quick trip to the beach or a day in the pool will likely make anyone feel great. But if you’re trying to spend your day-to-day life working, relaxing, or enjoying your hobbies indoors, then your AC is going to be working hard.

So, how about we ease the burden on your air conditioner by doing a few things that can improve temperature control in your home and increase your overall energy efficiency? Sound like a good idea?

There are plenty of things you can do, from hiring a professional for AC repair in Tracy, CA, to running your ceiling fan, that will help keep the scorching hot summer temperatures from causing trouble in your life.

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PSA: Change That Air Filter!

July 3rd, 2023

Yep, we mean right now! Feel free to pause your reading of this blog to change your air filter if you already know how to do it. We can wait.

What if I’ve never changed my air filter before? What even is the air filter? Is it even that important to change the filter this frequently?

These are all excellent questions, and for customers who might be new to this whole “air filter” thing, we’d like to answer them below. Every single air conditioning system utilizes an air filter to keep contaminants away from the sensitive coils and components of the system. This filter gets clogged up and can lead to a whole host of problems if you’re not careful. As your local experts and technicians who provide AC repair in Stockton, CA, we’re here to answer all of your filter-related questions and keep your air conditioning technology in good shape.

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 DeHart Plumbing, Heating, & Air Brings the Love Another Year to a Family in Need

June 21st, 2023

Each year, our team holds an event where we partner with Lennox and Love Stanislaus County, a local non-profit organization, to provide one family in need with a whole HVAC system installation. This is also usually coupled with a home makeover, as we do the best we can to give this chosen person a fresh start.

This year’s recipient family was on the verge of losing their home and had received over forty nominations from the community. Throughout the Love Modesto day, DeHart Plumbing, Heating, & Air’s technicians installed the state-of-the-art system, customizing it to meet the unique requirements of the home and the family’s comfort needs. By setting them up with an advanced heating and cooling system, the family is one step closer to being able to keep and move into their forever home. 

“My friends and co-workers know that things with the house have been hard and tough on my family. They all stepped in to say that they care and nominated me for this amazing gift. To have all these people here volunteering their time to help me and my family move into our home, it means so much,” expressed homeowner Kurt. “Without having an HVAC unit, we weren’t going to be able to keep our home and move in. I hope everyone here today knows that this is one of the best things that has ever happened.”

The Love Modesto event is one of our favorite days of the year and we are honored to extend a helping hand to a deserving family in our community. From the Love Modesto team to our staff and the incredible volunteers, there was no shortage of love and hard work that went into making a difference for our neighbor today.

From your favorite team in Modesto, CA–continue to spread the love, and contact DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc. for your heating, cooling, and indoor air quality needs.

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