Thanksgiving, 2013: The Presidential Turkey Pardon

November 25th, 2013

Thanksgiving began in 1621, but didn’t become a national holiday until 1863, when Abraham Lincoln declared it in hopes of bringing a divided nation together. We have many Thanksgiving traditions in this country…

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Exciting Update for Coats for Kids!

November 22nd, 2013

We would like to thank the volunteers from St. Joachim School who helped us count our coats as well as all the generous donors thus far. We are up to 229 coats! That’s 172 coat donations since last Thursday! Can you tell we are excited? It is truly humbling to be a part of such […]

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Ducts or No Ducts: Your Heating Installation Options

November 19th, 2013

Heating installation in Madera can entail a number of different systems, from traditional gas furnaces to heat pumps and ductless mini-split systems. Your heating installation options can vary quite a bit, but generally revolve around one basic question…

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Coats for Kids Update!

November 15th, 2013

So far our Coats for Kids campaign has been a huge success! Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far. This makes such a difference in the lives of the kids in our communities. It is true that “it takes a village” to ensure the the growth and well-being of our children. We are honored to get to be a part of this project to keep our kids warm this winter.

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What You Need to Know about Ductless Heating

November 12th, 2013

Most of us are accustomed to heating systems that follow the traditional forced-air model. That is, hot air blown from a centralized system throughout the house via a series of ducts…

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Why Refrigerant is Important to Your Heat Pump Efficiency and Performance

November 4th, 2013

Heating maintenance in Fresno often means tending to heat pumps as well as centralized air furnaces. A heat pump works extremely well in places with mild winters like here in the Central Valley, and the Fresno area features many heat pumps working to keep homes comfortable.

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Coats for Kids 2013

November 1st, 2013

Coats for Kids 2013 kicks off their local campaign Nov 1st – Nov 30th. Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning is proud to join Kiss Country and the Salvation Army as a collection location for the 2013 Coats for Kids drive. Each year the community and local businesses work with the Salvation Army to collect gently used or new winter coats to keep kids warm in the cold winter months.

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3 Common Indications That Your Heater Needs Repair

October 14th, 2013

The Central Valley can experience difficult conditions during the winter that people outside of California wouldn’t expect. We get an average of 14 nights per winter when the temperature drops below freezing.

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Are you Ready for Heating System Replacement?

October 8th, 2013

In Fresno, CA, heating systems don’t see nearly as much use as they do in colder climates, and accordingly don’t tend to wear out as quickly. With proper care and maintenance, a heater can last a long time here in our warm and pleasant Central Valley, providing reliable comfort when the temperatures start to drop.

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