Purl's Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Madera’

Hot Dog Dinner at The Madera Fair 2017

Friday, September 1st, 2017

Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning along with Randy and Sheryl Berry are hosting the Annual Hot Dog dinner on Tuesday, September 5th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Madera Fair. We will be hosting dinner for all the 4H and FFA Exhibitors and their families for the Madera District Fair. The 4H and FFA kids arrive a few days before the Fair to prepare their livestock animal for show and sale. This is an annual tradition in Madera that everyone at Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning looks forward to attending.  We cook over 400 hotdog dinners complete with drinks, chips and all the fixings’. It is a great way for us to get out in the community and support our local hardworking kids and the agricultural community!

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It is with a very heavy heart that we say goodbye to Michael Purl.

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

 

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We will miss this great man!

It is with very heavy heart that say goodbye to Michael Purl.   Michael was a very respected business man in the San Joaquin Valley and he was known as a man of great integrity.    He was a true leader in every sense of the word, and his leadership, friendship and guidance affected us all.

He was proud of the employee’s at Purl’s Sheet Metal and saw the importance in continuous training to adhere to “better than industry standards”.   Many of the employee’s on our team have been with Purl’s Sheet Metal over 10 or 20 years.   He felt he was very fortunate to have been surrounded by great people over the years.   He expressed that this has been a key factor in the growth of Purl’s Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning.    He had an amazing ability to choose the right people for the right job.

He always said “Madera has been good to Purl’s Sheet Metal.”   That is absolutely true.   Michael and Mickie Purl also showed us the importance of supporting our community and giving back.  We learned why it is important to invest time in youth programs.  The Purl’s were deeply rooted and involved in countless organizations.

He was very proud of the solid relationship he built with Carrier and very honored to provide Carrier equipment to our customers.   In 2010 Michael received a very high honor and was inducted into the Carrier Dealer Hall of Fame. The coveted lifetime achievement award is given each year to only a select few.  This was a very special honor and he was humbled by the award.

Michael also shared his love of antique fire engines with us.   We have some of the greatest memories decorating and riding on the fire engines in the Madera Light Parade.  Even a memory or two of a break down and quick repair to make it back to the shop!   This event brought us together each year for some extra holiday cheer!

He led by example.  He taught us that the little things can matter.   He showed us how to stand back and see the whole picture.  He taught us how to respect the American Flag.   He expressed we should always be prepared.  He wanted us to take pride in our work and our relationships with our customers.

He made time to stop and talk about the latest Giants game or a local little league team.  Always a quick wit and smile!  He was interested in the important events in our lives.  He took the time to create lasting relationships and he made the business atmosphere feel more like a family.

He always did so much for others and wished to remain unnamed in his good deeds.   He always said that he wanted to fly under the radar!

Mr. Purl, you may have flown under the radar with some, but for us, you you could never hide how great of a man you were.   Words cannot express how much we will miss you!

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My AC Is Short-Cycling… Should I Be Worried?

Monday, July 31st, 2017

air-conditioning-tool-bagYes, you should be worried! But you can stop worrying quickly, because all you have to do is contact our HVAC specialists, any day of the week, and we’ll have technicians out to your home to find out what’s wrong with your air conditioning system. Then we’ll have the problem solved, fast.

We could end the blog post right here, but we want to share some information with you about why short-cycling is trouble for an air conditioning system and the various ways it might start. Short-cycling can be the symptom of many different AC issues, from minor to major. The air conditioner could need a new filter, or it might need to be replaced. Our technicians will discover the exact issue and find the best air conditioning service in Madera, CA to get your home cooled down once more.

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Some Specific Consequences for an AC without Maintenance

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

tools-on-ac-unitWe place a special emphasis on regular air conditioning maintenance during the spring. There’s no better way to protect your investment in your HVAC equipment and ensure a long service life. Maintenance also helps keep your air conditioning system running at high efficiency and with reduced chances of breaking down suddenly during a hot day.

We’d like to explain in more detail exactly ­why maintenance is so essential. To do that, we’re going to list some of the ways that lack of maintenance creates trouble for an air conditioner. Explaining to people that “wear and tear” is bad news for an AC only tells part of the story. Actually showing people what this wear and tear is and what it does gets to the heart of the necessity of annual air conditioning system maintenance.

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How a Dirty HVAC Air Filter Creates Problems

Monday, March 13th, 2017

outdoor-air-conditioning-unitMarch is a strange time for the weather in the Central Valley. It’s hard to predict the swings in temperature, which can run into near-summer warmth only to drop back to the lowest points of winter. It’s an important month for the transition between heating season and cooling season: you need to have a furnace in good shape and an air conditioning system ready for the heavy work ahead.

No matter which forced-air comfort system you use the most during March, there’s a component the two systems have in common that requires special attention, the air filter. This filter must be changed on a regular basis as part of ongoing heating and air conditioning maintenance.

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Why Changing the HVAC Air Filter Is Important

Monday, February 27th, 2017

air-conditioning-outdoor-cabinetWith the official start of spring less than a month away, people are thinking about preparing their home for hotter weather. Although here in the Central Valley we’re not quite ready to stop using our heating systems, there are some steps to take now that will help prepare for the seasonal transition. The most important is to schedule your regular maintenance in Madera, CA. Getting on the schedule for the spring maintenance visit at this time of year means you’ll have your air conditioning system inspected, tuned-up, and ready to go when the time comes.

If you haven’t already, contact our team to sign up for our Ultimate Service Agreement, which provides superb maintenance during the year for both your air conditioning and heating system. The benefits you’ll receive thanks to regular maintenance are immense.

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Which Is Better: Electronic Air Cleaners or Air Filters?

Monday, January 9th, 2017

This is the type of question that you’ll be asking if you’re considering improving the air quality in your house. We think this is an excellent idea: almost any home can benefit from indoor air quality installations to remove airborne pollutants.

But the question of “electronic air cleaners/purifiers vs. air filters” is actually a deceptive one. This isn’t a situation where it’s either one or the other. You can have both. And in many cases, both is the best choice! We’ll explain below.

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The Benefits of a High-Efficiency Furnace

Monday, November 21st, 2016

This is the time of year to make an upgrade to your heating system: you want that new furnace in place before the coldest weather of winter arrives. And when we use the word upgrade, we’re serious! Instead of simply thinking of replacing your old furnace, go with installing a new high-efficiency furnace. New high-efficiency furnaces can consume 30% less fuel compared to older models. Installing one of these energy-saving heating systems is an excellent investment for a number of reasons.

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Some of the Big Advantages of a Tankless Water Heater

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

During the fall is a good time to have new equipment installed in your home. We often talk about how important it is to make sure that you have a quality heating system for the coming winter, and to arrange for a replacement if your current system is aging or no longer capable of keeping up with your comfort demands. But there’s another type of installation we handle that you might wish to consider for the fall: tankless water heaters.

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Benefits of an Air Purification System

Friday, August 5th, 2016

During the hot summers here in the Central Valley, your main comfort concern will be keeping your house’s air conditioning system working. However, don’t ignore your indoor air quality! Installing the right air purification system offers tremendous benefits once it’s integrated into the HVAC system. Below are a few advantages of professionally installed air purifiers:

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