Sealing air leaks in your home is one of the most effective ways to improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system, but only if you do it right. Poor sealing techniques won’t seal your home and will cost you money. Take the time to use the proper materials and technique to seal your home. Your HVAC system will thank you with lower monthly bills.
Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Insulation’ Category
If You’re Going To Seal Your Home, You Want To Do It Right
Thursday, July 26th, 2012Ventilating Your Attic — Five Reasons You Should
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Attic insulation is important, but so is proper attic ventilation. Combined with a good air-sealing strategy, the right kind of ventilation in your attic can prevent moisture from building up and causing trouble. Here are five reasons for ventilating your attic that you shouldn’t ignore: Where You Insulate Determines Which Insulation Would Work Best
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Are you concerned about how much you’ll have to spend on heating this winter? Are you looking for an affordable way to insulate your home against the sometimes harsh San Joaquin winters? With so many insulation products from which to choose, it’s difficult to know which one is best for your situation.
Experiencing Heat Loss At The Water Heater? Add Adequate Insulation
Thursday, November 17th, 2011With rising energy costs, it’s more important than ever to find ways to make your home as energy efficient as possible. One easy and affordable project that can have a big impact on efficiency is insulating your water heater. Water heater insulation can help slow the rate of heat loss from the tank, resulting in significantly lower energy usage. This can add up to big savings on your monthly power bills.
Don’t Waste Money — Develop A Cost-Effective Insulation Strategy
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
With winter on the way, it’s important to do everything you can now to reduce your heating costs when the colder temperatures strike. A cost-effective insulation strategy will help you do just that without having to sacrifice any of the comfort you’re used to. 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.
Are Heating And Cooling Needs Influenced By Degree Days?
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011There’s a concept in heating and cooling homes that residents should be aware of, especially in these tough economic times. You need to become familiar with the term “degree days,” and how it relates to your energy use and utility bills. With our energy costs being some of the highest in the nation, it’s well worth becoming at least a little familiar with this concept.
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011Your Home’s Energy Efficiency Counts
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011Energy efficiency is a prime buzz phrase in the marketplace today, extending to areas such as automobiles, light bulbs, heating and cooling systems and many other aspects of daily living. It’s no secret that individuals, organizations and governments are keen on increasing the energy efficiency of their systems, and in the U.S., there is a big push to come up with alternative forms of energy that will help the nation shed its dependence on foreign oil. Energy efficiency is good for the environment, good for the economy and definitely good for those wanting to save money in their monthly budget.