Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘California’

What Your HVAC Contractor’s ACCA Membership Means to You

Tuesday, July 9th, 2013

What Your HVAC Contractor's ACCA Membership Means to YouDue to our semi-arid climate and frequent summer temperatures in the 90s, it’s especially critical for homeowners in the Fresno area that their air conditioning system operates at peak efficiency. Yet, over half of homeowners postpone scheduling air conditioner service because they don’t know whom to trust. 

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Manuals J and D: Why You Don’t Want to Design Your HVAC System Without Them

Thursday, July 4th, 2013

Manuals J and D: Why You Don't Want to Design Your HVAC System Without ThemAre you planning on upgrading your home’s HVAC system this year? In order to get the most value from your investment, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with Manuals J and D. By understanding how these important load calculation tools can impact system performance, you’ll enjoy maximum efficiency and home comfort.

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Replacing A/C components? Be Sure They Match Correctly

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

Replacing A/C components? Be Sure They Match CorrectlyWhen replacing A/C components in a split-system air conditioner, it’s important to ensure that the two main components, the indoor evaporator and the outdoor condensing unit, match correctly. While the best option is to replace the entire system, which guarantees that the components match, this isn’t always within your budget. If you have a split-system air conditioner and need to repair rather than replace it, make sure you look at three main factors to ensure a true fit. These include:

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Proper Heat Pump Installation Means You’ll Get the Most Out of Yours

Thursday, June 27th, 2013

Proper Heat Pump Installation Means You'll Get the Most Out of YoursInstalling a new heat pump in your Fresno area home is a major investment that will dictate the quality of comfort and amount of energy consumption for many years. Use this guide for heat pump installation to get the most out of your investment.

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Shop for These A/C Features When Planning a Replacement

Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

Shop for These A/C Features When Planning a ReplacementWhen purchasing a new air conditioner, you should pay close attention to A/C features available for your new cooling system. Some of the A/C features that will have the most impact on your energy savings, as well as your overall purchase include:

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HRV for Summertime Comfort: Fresh Air and A Boost to Cooling

Thursday, June 20th, 2013

HRV for Summertime Comfort: Fresh Air and A Boost to CoolingLetting in fresh air through the windows is great, but not when the weather outside is uninviting, or the pollution index is high. The problem is that without adequate air exchange, the air inside your home quickly becomes more polluted than the air outside. The answer for comfortable summertime fresh air is an HRV.

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A/C Problems You’re Likely to Encounter, and How to Fix Them

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013

A/C Problems You're Likely to Encounter, and How to Fix ThemCooling season in Fresno can take quite a toll on your air conditioner. Midsummer breakdowns are often costly and inconvenient. These common A/C problems can be effectively prevented by scheduling your annual air conditioner tune-up with a qualified HVAC professional before the summertime heat requires heavy use of your system. 

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Take the Time for an Energy Audit to Improve Efficiency and Save on Utilities

Thursday, June 13th, 2013

Take the Time for an Energy Audit to Improve Efficiency and Save on UtilitiesScheduling a professional energy audit improves your knowledge of your home’s performance in “real time,” offering key insights into energy inefficiencies such as locations where air leaks occur and areas where insulation isn’t getting the job done. Three primary components make up a professional energy audit; these three parts combined will give you the tools you need to make your home more comfortable and lower your energy bills.

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Time to Replace Your A/C or Not? 7 Reasons Why You Should

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013

Time to Replace Your A/C or Not? 7 Reasons Why You ShouldProcrastinating on replacing the air conditioner in your Fresno area home? Seven reasons not to avoid replacing A/C:

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Want to Reduce Your Home Gas Usage? Understand the Bill

Thursday, June 6th, 2013

Want to Reduce Your Home Gas Usage? Understand the BillAre you aware of your home gas usage amount each month? You may be like many other homeowners, who simply glance at the bill, write out a check and file the bill away. Unfortunately, terminology on the gas bill may prevent you from looking beyond the bottom line. It’s time to come out of the dark, and take a proactive stance against high energy bills. With the high cost of electricity in our region, it pays to take steps to lower energy costs.

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