Choosing an HVAC contractor for your home isn’t like choosing which fast food you’re in the mood for. Because of the importance of proper installation, maintenance and repair of your cooling and heating equipment, it’s essential that you find the very best technician for your needs.
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Searching for an HVAC Contractor: Some Tips That Can Help You Get the Best
Tuesday, July 30th, 2013Air-Source Heat Pump Performance Depends On The Proper Balance Point
Thursday, March 14th, 2013
Fresno area homeowners enjoy relatively moderate winter temperatures, which, for many, makes high heating bills quite confounding. If you’re baffled by high heating bills, remember that air-source heat pump performance depends on an optimal balance point. Lower the heat pump’s balance point, and you’ll lower your heating bills.
Your Home Energy Evaluation: Why The Blower Door Test Is A Key Component
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
You may have performed a do-it-yourself home energy evaluation in an attempt to seal air leaks that allow valuable conditioned air to escape from your home. If you have: Congrats! An airtight home creates lower heating and cooling loads, resulting in lower energy bills year-round. DIY jobs, however, generally don’t offer the same results that a professional home energy evaluation can. Namely, a pro utilizes a blower door test, which is considered the best tool to comprehensively measure a home’s leakage and locate those areas where air is leaking.
Everyone talks about SEER, but it really isn’t the relevant measure of an air conditioner’s efficiency in a hot climate
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
With the San Joaquin Valley’s blazing summer nearly upon us, if you’re looking for an air conditioning upgrade, you’ll need to know how to compare the energy efficiency of different models. Most people think the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) is the best way to make a comparison. But increasingly, in climates with hot summers, EER is becoming the better standard for comparison. So when it comes to SEER versus EER, go with the latter number.
Energy Evaluations — What You Can Do Yourself, And What A Pro Can Do
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
An energy evaluation is a useful way to learn how much energy your home is consuming and how you can reduce this amount to save money every month. Many people are taking advantage of do-it-yourself energy evaluations while others continue to turn to the pros for a more advanced evaluation. Here’s a look at the tasks you can complete yourself along with the aspects of a professional assessment that require high-tech equipment and know-how to complete.
A Do-It-Yourself Energy Evaluation Will Only Take You So Far; Consider The Benefits Of Professional Service
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012An Energy Evaluation Can Help You Prepare Your Home For Winter
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011With winter on the way, Fresno-area residents are looking for ways to button up their homes, improve energy efficiency, and enhance comfort and energy savings. Of course, before you can start the process of improving household energy efficiency, you must first determine where your home is losing energy. The best way to achieve this is through a professional energy evaluation.
Using An Energy Evaluation Helps You Take Effective Steps Toward Reducing Your Energy Footprint
Thursday, May 26th, 2011An energy evaluation is the perfect way to not only save money on your long-term energy costs but also take a step toward reducing your energy footprint. They involve detailed inspections of your home and its heating and cooling systems, as well as past energy usage trends. This information will be processed and result in recommendations you can implement to become more energy efficient.