Kennett, PA, Cooling Services
Is your air conditioner running, but your house is still hot and stuffy? This can indicate you need help from an experienced heating and AC contractor in Kennett, PA. At DiBiase Heating and Cooling Company, our experts can perform full AC services, including air conditioner maintenance, AC repairs, and air conditioner replacements.
Call DiBiase Heating and Cooling Company for appointments in Kennett, PA, and the surrounding areas. Our team is available 24/7. We provide complete cooling services, including:
- AC filter replacements
- AC refrigerant leak repairs
- Air conditioning repairs and maintenance
- Air conditioning installations and replacements
- Ductless mini split AC services
- Smart thermostats
- Evaporator coil services
- Commercial HVAC services
- Air handler services
Schedule emergency repairs when your air conditioner breaks down. Call us at 610-873-1244 or fill out our online contact form for AC services in Kennett, PA, and Chester County.
What to Ask a Technician During Emergency AC Repairs
When you need emergency AC repairs, it can be a stressful situation, and you might overlook important questions you should ask technicians. Some questions our AC contractors at DiBiase Heating and Cooling Company suggest asking during emergency repairs are:
- How long is your response time for emergency calls?
- Will you be able to complete the repairs during the services, or will you need to come back later?
- Are there safety issues related to the AC problem?
- Are there any steps I should take before the expert arrives?
- Are there additional charges for emergency services?
- Should I repair or replace the air conditioner?
Tips to Keep Your Air Conditioner Functioning
You need a fully functioning air conditioner when the summer heat arrives in Kennett, PA. Our technicians recommend the following tips to ensure your unit works when you need it most:
- Change your air filters.
- Fix any leaks in your system.
- Set your thermostat to keep your house at higher temperatures when you’re away, and turn it down when you return.
- Add insulation to keep the cool air inside.
- Schedule regular services on your compressor or condenser.
- Schedule yearly tune-ups on your system.
- Keep your doors open throughout your house to increase your airflow.
Contact us to learn about our financing options! We can help you pay for your central air conditioning repairs.
Uneven Cooling? Possible Issues With Your Ductless Mini Split AC System
If you experience uneven cooling in your house, it can indicate you need ductless mini-split AC system repairs.
When certain areas of your house are cooler than others, it can indicate your unit struggles to distribute the cooled air evenly. This can signal a problem with the ductless system’s compressor, refrigerant levels, or other components.
When you need AC system repairs or replacements, call our experts at DiBiase Heating and Cooling Company at 610-873-1244 for appointments in Kennett, PA. We are family-owned and operated.
Kennett, PA, Heating Services
Does your heater need to be repaired or replaced? Call DiBiase Heating and Cooling Company for on-time services in Kennett, PA. Our technicians can handle all your heating services, from tune-ups to repairs and replacements.
It's essential to schedule emergency repairs with an experienced heating contractor like DiBiase Heating and Cooling Company. We provide complete heating services to Kennett, PA, and the surrounding areas, including:
- Commercial HVAC services
- Thermostats
- Boiler services
- Geothermal heating & cooling services
- Heat pumps
- Heating system repairs and maintenance
- Heating system installations and replacements
- Heater repair and maintenance
- Heater installation and replacements
When your heater malfunctions, schedule 24-hour emergency repairs. Call us at 610-873-1244 for heating services in Kennett, PA, and Chester County.
Stop a Heating Emergency From Occurring
The best way to deal with emergency heater repairs is to prevent the emergency from occurring in the first place.
The easiest way to do this is by scheduling regular maintenance services on your heating system. Ideally, our heating contractors at DiBiase Heating and Cooling Company suggest scheduling repairs at least once a year.
This allows our experts to not only perform routine cleaning and maintenance services on the system but also identify and repair defects before they become severe – causing emergency services.
When you need emergency heater repair services, call the experts for appointments in Kennett, PA, and beyond!
What Size Heater Do I Need for My House?
When replacing a heater, you are tasked with finding a new model to install. There are many decisions you need to make when selecting a new system, but one of the most essential factors you need to consider is the size.
You must ensure the new heater is the correct size to heat your house in Kennett, PA, properly. Our contractors recommend using the below list to give you an idea of what factors go into determining what size is right for your home:
- The total floor area of your home.
- Ceiling height.
- Quality of your insulation.
- The climate and how much heat it needs to generate.
- How much sun your house gets, as well as how much shade.
Is a heater installation not in your budget? Contact us to learn about our financing options.
What to Expect During Heat Pump Installations
When you schedule heat pump installations or replacements, it’s essential to know what to expect from the services. Some tasks our heating contractors at DiBiase Heating and Cooling Company will perform at your house include:
- An assessment of the space in which the heat pump will be installed and the areas impacted by the installations.
- Next, they will prepare the work area by bringing in their tools and ensuring the space is secure and safe.
- If you have an existing heating system, they will first remove this.
- Then, the next system will be brought in. They will install both the indoor and outdoor units.
- Once the system is in place, the refrigerant lines and electrical connections will be installed.
- Before leaving, the experts will test the system to ensure it works properly. They will also educate you on how to use the system and signs to watch for that can indicate it is malfunctioning.
- They will clean up before leaving your house!
- The unit might be inspected later to ensure it is installed correctly and is up to code.
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Job Locations and Reviews
Perform gas boiler tuneup 80% well McLain. Clean heat exchanger and flue pipe test operation of boiler. Perform combustion and draft test. Ok clean interior of boiler. Check water pressure and temperature. Test components. During testing found several issues with the boiler. Bring this issues to customer attention. Water feeder not feeding water. Air separator not working. Relief valve plunger doesn’t move. Also nipple for pressure relief valve going to boiler. Is all Corroded and about to leak. Boiler drain port is also leaking, installed hose nut to stopped leak until repairs are done. Provided estimate for repairs. Office to follow up with the customer
Checked operation of 500M Humidifier replaced pad and service humidifier. Opened bypass damper and set humidistat to 35%. Replaced Aprilaire 413 filter provided by homeowner Inspected burners, heat exchanger, ignitor, inducer assembly, pressure switches and components Cleaned flame sensor verified flame rectification circuit Inspected wiring, controls, electric motors and components, Measured temperature rise and static pressure Inspected all components of drain Combustion, smoke and draft tests: nori ed one of the cells on heat exchanger has small crack inform customer about this issue and provided options for repairs. This could be cover under parts only warranty from Trane. Crack is smaller than their guidelines to cover heat exchanger. Customer is aware manufacturer might not cover the cost of the part. Igniter and burners are showing overheating. Unit is from 2012. Provided all options to customer. Would recommend getting an estimate to upgrade unit and take advantage of current
Checked air filter, inspected coils, cleared drain, checked electrical, checked delta t, proceeded outside to out door unit and noticed unit was short cycling. I removed the side panel and unit is frozen starting at eev. Stepper motor is not responding. Need to replace stepper motor and eev board. Checked electrical out side and everything was ok.
Performed precision heat tune up on amana 80% gas furnace. Check all electrical connections and components. Replaced aprilaire 413 and #35 humidifier pad ( provided by homeowner). Checked temperature rise. Cleaned out ez trap. Cleaned flame sensor. Inspected burners. Checked gas pressure. Performed combustion test. Gas furnace is working fine at time of inspection.
Perform precision heat tuneup on 2012 train high-efficiency gas furnace. Replaced 16 x 25 x 1“ air filter. Checked all electrical connections and components. Check temperature split serviced humidifier with number 35 humidifier pad. Tested drain. Clean flame sensor. Perform combustion test. Gas furnace is working fine at time of service.
Inspected furnace and its operation. Performed a combustion test. Unit is in normal operation. Is moving cabinet over 6 inches for bigger range and wants vent to come out of bottom of cabinet. Is going to call us when the range is in and leave cabinet not mounted. 1 1/2” to joist on right and 3” to 6” to the left
Upon arrival for a gas turn up I changed the filter. Inspected heat exchanger and burners. Checked igniter ohms. Checked blower motor and assembly. Checked inducer motor. Checked gas pressures. Checked delta t and air temperature rise. Performed a combustion test. Unit is in normal operation at this time.
Arrived to the customers home for water heater leaking. Found expansion tank on the hot water heater has failed. I Checked the incoming pressure to the house it was at 76 psi. I Quoted the customer for a new T5 expansion tank. They approved the pricing. I turned the Coldwater off to the hot water heater, and then drained alittle bit of water and removed the failed expansion tank and installed new one. The new tank is pressurized to the house pressure . I Turned water back on and bled the water lines . The water heater is back up and running. Collected for payment.
Completed 6 month inspection for 100,000 BTU natural gas furnace (2-stage) There are 2 zones: First floor is zone 1; Second floor and loft is zone 2 Replaced 16x25x1 filter Inspected all aspects of install Inspected burners, and inducer assembly Verified flame rectification circuit (uA DC) Measured ignitor resistance Confirmed proper manifold gas pressures Measured temperature rise and static pressure in both low nd high fire heating with both zones calling (open) Combustion and draft tests: Pass System is operating well at this time.
Cleaned flame sensor, checked igniter, checked blower motor and cap, checked gas pressures, checked air temp rise, checked inducer motor and cleaned port, inspected exhaust, checked filter, checked burners and heat exchanger, performed combustion test. Furnace is in normal operation. Checked refrigerant pressures and unit was ok. Had 14° superheat and 3.6° subcool. Will check again at ac tune up,
Collected info for unit and inspected coil. Checked delta t and was 0°. Came outside and fan was running but no compressor. Found bad capacitor. Customer is going to replace it herself.
Upon arrival customer stated unit is blowing air but it isn’t cold. Came down to furnace to inspect filter. Filter is ok. Unit has a call for cooling but have a 0° delta t. Proceed to check out door unit. Found compressor wire to capacitor fried. This is a sign of over amping of compressor. Repairs wiring and replaced capacitor. Tested system operations. System is in normal operation at this time.
Completed quality assurance for 2.5 ton AC with 80,000 2-stage 80% furnace. Inspected all aspects of install: equipment, ductwork connections, wiring, vent piping, drain and EZ trap; etc Set cooling fan speed to tap 5 based on tonnage, static pressure and blower performance chart. Also checked speeds for heat. Measured temperature split after adjusting fan speeds; Monitored R410A refrigerant pressures: Good She want to move kitchen cabinet supply 6” to the left. Will have to cut new hole, add flex and replace a duct in basement next to it with flex to make it work. Wants to move master bedroom supplies as well. This bathroom will be gutted during remodel at which point we will be able to determine if it’s possible. The other second floor bathroom fan is making a noise when it shuts off. It’s on 8”x8” cutout in drywall. Wants to know if we can replace it, Install passes quality assurance. She is waiting for the county to complete finalizing closing before she can pay. She will e
Completed (2) Six month inspections. Equipment is (2) Trane 3 Ton XR AC with 60,000 BTU S9V2 furnaces Replaced (2) 16x25x1 filters Checked fan speeds and CFM per ton at control boards. Inspected drains. Cleared EZ trap. Added treatment tabs to pump in basement. Secomd floor drain is piped to basement pump. Measured temperatures splits (17.5 and 18.2 Good) Inspected wiring, controls, electric motors and components. Verified refrigerant charge: both systems running with design subcooling. Both systems operating well at this time.
Took measurements of building envelope to identify target CFM 50 of 288.6. Completed six blower door readings to establish an average CFM 50 of 177.5, so approximately 38% tighter than target. Used smoke pen and visual observation to identify air leakages in the envelope and mark them with blue painters tape, as well as pointed them out to the client for potential ceiling work to be completed. Processed credit card payment of $750, and will send invoice and pictures later when back at the office.
Quality assurance for 2 Ton Tranelink heat pump with 10KWelectric heater. Inspected all aspects of install (outdoor unit and disconnect are level, ductwork connections, wet switch and ez trap, wiring, blower motor surge protector) Verified all settings (minimum CFM per ton, total CFM, minimum indoor coil temperature, electric heat lockout temperature) Used charging test mode to ensure unit is properly charged. Tested drain and condensate pump. Added treatment tabs to pump. Measured temperature split Install passes quality assurance.
Found failed 45/5 capacitor at outdoor equipment, causing no cooling situation. Replaced capacitor under parts warranty. Ran system and checked operations. Refrigerant pressures 133/299 6° SC: Good Temperature split 75-55=20° Good System is operating well at this time.
Installed new 80k btu 2 stage furnace with 2.5 ton ac coil. Installed new water heater with shut off valves and expansion Tank in pan with water sensor. Adapted supply to existing ductwork, replaced rusted return with new filter rack and return boot. Flushed linest, Installed condenser on new pad with new disconnect and whip. New ecobee thermostat. Everything was tested and is working properly. Custome would like quote to move a supply duct on first floor.
Customer explained that there was a bit of water in the pan which caused wet switch to open and shut equipment down. When I got there there was no water. I elevated wet switch on a zip tie. Checked over system operations and allowed system to run checking for sources of water. Checked all pvc joints of drain. No leaks. I noticed my temperature split was low so I checked refrigerant charged. Charged both systems to get to target Subcooling. Explained that this is common when AC systems are installed in winter. That the charged needs to evaluated in summer. Both systems operating well at this time. Water did not show up in pan during my time here.
No cooling call, found compressor not swatting talked to customer about issue and explained we could try adding hard start to keep compressor alive for some time not guarantee the unit would last any longer. Customer agree and ok adding potential relay and start cap. Compressor started to pump. Unit is cooling customer is aware unit could break anytime. Would recommend replacement of system. Customer will wait until unit totally fails.
Discussed concerns with customer regarding difference in temperatures between levels of the home. Basement level was reading 60 degf and system was off, 1st and 2nd levels were reading 75 degf and setpoint was 75 degf. Bedrooms on 2nd floor were hotter than thermostat location, sun was on facing outside wall at time of assessment. Thermostat setup to automoatic for fan control. Measured airflows to registers and performed thermal imaging on areas of concern. Found barometric damper was valved off, measured basement supply registers at 25 cfm each with barometric open. Bleed through to 2 runs in basement zone. Recorded all other areas. Returns to problem bedrooms were low, supply airflow was sufficient for duct size. Recommend running system fan on thermostat in "on" position to see if it helps balancing. Also, it was indicated master bedroom feels cool, recommended closing off registers to master bedroom to move more air to other bedrooms. Room darkening blinds are recomm
Wash off very dirty outdoor coil. Also performed precision a/c tune up on amana a/c. Replaced 16x25x1 air filter. Checked all electrical conections and components. Checked temperature split. Checked refrigerant pressures and temperatures at indoor and outdoor units. Cleaned out ez trap. A/c is working at time of service.
Changed filter, cleared drain, inspected coils, checked electrical, checked blower and blower wheel, checked thermostats and zones, checked delta t, checked outdoor electrical components, checked refrigerant pressures.
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Replacement of the Temperature Sensors for the Upper and Lower Elements of the Water Heater. Turn Power supply off and remove the existing sensors. Install new Temperature Sensors and put system into operation. Monitor system to make sure it is operating properly. *Rheem is sending the Parts to the Homeowner directly. Additional Warranty Repair not under original repair.* 7/8/24- replaced both sensors and water heater displays heating now.