Author: Dotcom Design

An air conditioner that runs constantly but never quite cools the house is one of the most common calls we take in Davenport during peak summer. The system isn’t dead – it’s clearly working, the fan’s running, the thermostat’s set correctly – but the house stays warm anyway. That gap between “running” and “cooling” almost […]

Heating and cooling in Rock Island, IL doesn’t run on a mild, forgiving schedule. Systems here shift from full winter output to full summer output twice a year, with a genuine off-season in between that’s easy to let maintenance slide through. Most of the breakdown calls we take in January or July trace back to […]

Installing a central air conditioner in Bettendorf, IA isn’t a same-day swap, and it shouldn’t be treated like one. Between sizing the equipment correctly, evaluating your existing ductwork, and accounting for how hard Quad Cities summers push a system, there’s more to a proper installation than setting a new unit where the old one sat. […]

When an air conditioner breaks down mid-summer, the decision in front of you isn’t really about the immediate repair – it’s about whether that repair is a smart use of money or a delay of the inevitable. We walk homeowners through this calculation constantly, and while every system is different, two industry standards give you […]

The week before Thanksgiving is when we start getting the calls. Every year, without fail, the first real cold snap hits the Quad Cities, and Bettendorf homeowners discover their furnace isn’t keeping up like it did last winter. Sometimes it’s a system that’s been struggling for years. Sometimes it’s one that seemed fine in October […]

We’ve worked on homes throughout Rock Island, Illinois – from the older brick colonials in the Broadway Historic District to the split-levels that went up along 38th Street in the 1970s. Each era comes with its own quirks: different ductwork configurations, different insulation standards, and different electrical panel capacities. A contractor who knows the housing […]

Let us grill for you! Research For The Kids Fundraiser (University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital) Thursday, July 13th 11am – 1pm Tri-State Independent Blind Society Parking Lot (1068 Cedar Cross Rd., Dubuque, IA) Your choice of Burger, Brat or Pork Chop Sandwich, pop or water and a bag of chips $10 per meal […]

Essential to any home or office space, air conditioning keeps things cool and comfortable. A high-quality AC system can provide a level of energy efficiency that results in massive savings. But not even the best can last long without proper maintenance. Sooner or later, you’ll face that classic conundrum – is it worth the effort […]

If you have decided to join the fray and begin doing some home improvement projects, you’re in good company. Homeowners began approximately 115 million home improvement projects from 2017-2019, and that number has only increased coming out of the global pandemic. But putting together and adding those finishing touches that make your home perfect can […]

Your HVAC is an essential part of your home. Not only does it make your house comfortable, but it also plays a role in filtering your air. Because of this, staying up-to-date on your HVAC’s health can make a huge difference in the way your home feels and functions. Keep current at all costs. Have […]