If your home uses a heat pump for cooling and heating, you know how efficiently it can operate. You’ve seen the relatively low energy bills. However, like any other complex machinery, heat pumps need regular maintenance. Following are all good reasons for keeping your system in top condition.
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The Importance Of Heat Pump Maintenance
Thursday, June 28th, 2012The Basics Of High-Efficiency Air Conditioning — What To Look For
Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Given our long the cooling season in the San Joaquin Valley, choosing high-efficiency air conditioning systems for your home can increase your indoor comfort and lower your electric bill. The minimum SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ration) for new air conditioners and heat pumps stands at 13 in the United States. The SEER rating gives you a good idea of how efficient an air conditioner is over an entire cooling season. Some features of cooling systems increase the SEER number, including:
Don’t Waste Energy Dollars — Seal Your Home’s Envelope ASAP
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
With energy prices staying high, some simple tactics can help you control the cost of cooling and heating your San Joaquin Valley home. Taking some time before extreme temperatures hit can help reduce costs by not allowing warm air to enter your home’s exterior shell (or escape in the winter). Tired Of High Energy Costs? Try Boosting Your Insulation
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012High energy costs take a huge bite out of most homeowners’ budgets. There are many things you can do to reduce your energy bills, such as purchasing energy-efficient appliances or switching to low-watt bulbs. When it comes to heating and cooling, the most effective way to cut your bills is to ensure you home has the right amount and type of insulation. This requires inspecting your home to determine how much insulation you have. Since Fresno and the surrounding area have average lows in the 30s and average highs in the 90s, your insulation should be designed for these extremes.
A/C Maintenance In The Spring Ensures Cool Comfort All Summer Long
Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Spring has arrived in Fresno, and summer isn’t far behind. Soon it will be time for your air conditioning system to get its yearly workout. If you haven’t thought about A/C maintenance yet, now’s the best time to get it done to make sure that your air conditioner is ready to keep you cool all summer long.
Professional Duct Sealing Can Save You Significant Enegy Dollars
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
Do you have forced heating and cooling in your home? If so, you rely on a network of ducts to distribute air to every room in your home. Until you have professional duct sealing done, your ductwork may be leaky and inefficient, resulting in higher energy bills and a less comfortable interior. Here are the primary benefits of professional duct sealing that you will enjoy immediately after having this service completed:
HVAC Maintenance Plans — Costs Versus Benefits
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012All mechanical systems break down when they don’t receive regular maintenance. For the home heating and cooling system, an HVAC maintenance plan can keep equipment running at peak efficiency. This is especially the case when systems get a lot of use during the winter and summer months, such as in the San Joaquin Valley where winters can be chilly and summers brutal. Moving parts require lubrication, filters need cleaning or replacement, burners need checking, and gas or refrigerant connections need tightening. Ignoring this maintenance can be a costly mistake.
Seasonal Heat Pump Maintenance Is The Key To Year-Round Comfort
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012If you want the best benefit in comfort and energy savings out of your heat pump system, you should perform seasonal maintenance to keep it in top working order. The best times for seasonal heat pump maintenance here in the San Joaquin valley are before the beginning of the heating and cooling seasons – spring and fall. As winter gets underway, leaves and debris can be a particular issue.
Saving energy in your home puts more money in your pocket, and cutting back on hot water consumption is one place to start. Heating water is the third-largest consumer of household energy, and fortunately, options exist to save hot water without sacrificing comfort or convenience. 
Having a programmable thermostat in your home makes it easy to enjoy energy savings with very little effort. Depending on your schedule, you can stick with what is preprogrammed or make changes to the default thermostat settings so they’re appropriate for you and your family.