Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘IAQ – Indoor Air Quality’ Category

Home Advisor’s Energy-Savings Tips For Fresno Homeowners

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

As a San Joaquin Valley homeowner, you most likely cool and heat your home with central air conditioning and a gas furnace, while heating your water with a gas water heater.  If this is the case, you have the potential to achieve significant energy savings with a few do-it-yourself tips.

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Use Air Purification Systems To Your Advantage

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Air purification systems reduce and remove pollutants from the air indoors. There are many different types of purifiers available. Portable units can be moved between rooms or you can have a permanent system installed that removes air contaminants in your entire home.

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Consider How A High-Efficiency Air Conditioner Can Contribute To Reducing Carbon Emissions

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Summer in the Fresno area means high electric bills, and if your air conditioner is over 10 years old, replacing it with a high-efficiency air conditioner will not only lower your energy bills, it will reduce carbon emissions.

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HVAC Service Quotes Get You On The Road To Savings: Tips On How To Read Them

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

Your HVAC system is the most important part of keeping your home comfortable.  As such, you need to make sure you have competent people servicing and working on it.  You want to save money but you also want to make sure you understand what you’re going to be paying for.  That is why it’s so important to properly interpret HVAC service quotes.

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Ductwork Design And Installation Is Critical To HVAC System Efficiency: How Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Can Help

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

A typical home in the Fresno area will lose 20 percent of the air traveling through its ducts.  This is air you have already paid for so it basically means that money is leaking from your home.  When considering your ductwork design and installation, you need the professional assistance to make sure that the ductwork is laid out efficiently and that the installation is done properly.  

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Add A Zoning System And Create True Comfort Control

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

In the Fresno area, our summers are hot and our winters are chilly and wet. With the wide range in temperatures, your heating and air conditioning system will be challenged to keep your home temperature controlled and comfortable. And if you occupy only certain rooms in your house, why should you pay to heat or cool the entire house? That’s why heating and air conditioning zone systems are a practical installation in your home.

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Fresno Homeowners Can Avoid Common Air Conditioner Problems

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

Your air conditioner is vital to staving off the intense heat of a Fresno area summer.  With a few maintenance steps that you can do yourself, you can avoid some common problems.

The most important thing is to avoid leaks.  If you spot a leak, it’s imperative to fix it immediately.  You may require an HVAC professional but you can also try remedying the situation yourself.  

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Use These Tips To Evaluate Your Attic Insulation

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

While you might be concerned about losing energy through your attic, there might be more problems up there than not having enough insulation. It may be getting wet, too.

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Get Preventive Maintenance Now, Before The Summer Heat Wave Hits

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Preventive maintenance is key to making sure you stay cool in your home all summer long.  The heat in the San Joaquin Valley is intense and you want to make sure your air conditioner doesn’t break down when you need it most.  

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Duct Sealing Is Essential To Energy Efficiency

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

If you’re trying to cut heating and cooling costs, one of the first things you should consider doing is sealing your ducts. According to the Department of Energy, 75 percent of homes in the U.S. are affected by leaky ductwork. If your home falls into this group, you could be losing a great deal in annual energy costs.

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