If you’re like most Fresno area homeowners, you want to get the most out of your high-efficiency heat pump. After all, it was a huge investment. Unfortunately, many residents of the San Joaquin Valley forget one key element of long-term system efficiency – annual heat pump maintenance.
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Neglect Won’t Increase The Lifespan Of Your Heat Pump, But Routine Maintenance Will
Thursday, October 27th, 2011Clean Furnace Filters Enhance Efficiency
Friday, October 21st, 2011
The more efficient your furnace, the more comfortable you’ll feel and the less money you’ll spend on household energy costs. With that in mind, residents of the San Joaquin Valley should do everything in their power to enhance the efficiency of their furnace. The best way to keep your furnace in tip-top condition, of course, is annual maintenance. However, there is one maintenance task that you can perform year round to enhance the efficiency of your system – changing furnace filters.
Energy-Recovery Ventilation: Exactly What Your Well-Insulated House Needs
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011Ventilation systems are ideal for homes that require a mechanical system to provide fresh air. In general, most ventilation systems provide an equal amount of supply air to return air, giving old, stale air a way out of the house and providing a means for fresh air to come in. Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) offer a balanced supply of return air, while increasing energy efficiency.
How Ductwork Efficiency Depends On Its Design
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011Your ductwork plays a huge role in the comfort you feel within your home on a daily basis. This is because it is solely responsible for distributing the conditioned air that your HVAC system generates. If your ductwork design is flawed, even the most efficient HVAC systems won’t help you save money on your energy costs.
Getting Tired Of Being Indoors? Change Your Indoor Air With Ventilation
Thursday, August 18th, 2011If you live in the Fresno area, you’re probably spending a lot of time indoors during the summer months and understand the difference between a home with good ventilation and one without. Having a properly ventilated home doesn’t just make the air in your home feel better, it’s safer for you to breath and helps avoid serious health problems.
Summer Allergy Season Is In Full Swing: Here’s To Foster Your Indoor Air Quality
Thursday, August 4th, 2011Most people who suffer from allergies know that trees, flowers and other plants outdoors can trigger allergy attacks, but what about indoor air quality? You may not realize it, but the air inside your home is more contaminated than the air outdoors, sometimes much more. Dust, smoke, pet dander and even excess moisture that harbors bacteria can lead to or aggravate allergies. What can you do when you’re tired of red eyes, sneezing and a runny nose?
UV Lights: Fights Pollutants So You Don’t Have To
Thursday, July 21st, 2011Ultraviolet lights are highly efficient at neutralizing many air-borne pollutants that can plague asthma or allergy sufferers. Installing these air-purifying aids in your HVAC system will give a quick and substantial boost to your indoor air quality.