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

Clean Furnace Filters Enhance Efficiency

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Clean Furnace Filters Enhance EfficiencyThe more efficient your furnace, the more comfortable you’ll feel and the less money you’ll spend on household energy costs. With that in mind, residents of the San Joaquin Valley should do everything in their power to enhance the efficiency of their furnace. The best way to keep your furnace in tip-top condition, of course, is annual maintenance. However, there is one maintenance task that you can perform year round to enhance the efficiency of your system – changing furnace filters.

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Ways You Can Protect Your Air Conditioner Over The Winter

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

Just because your air conditioner isn’t in use doesn’t mean you should neglect its proper maintenance. Exposed to outdoor elements year round, your air conditioner is susceptible to damage and should be looked after accordingly. Not only will this ensure that your system is ready to run when you need it most, but it will save you on the costs of otherwise unnecessary repairs and replacements.

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What NATE Certification Ensures When You Hire An HVAC Contractor

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

For occasions when homeowners need to hire an HVAC contractor to perform repairs, service or installation, choosing a NATE-certified contractor ensures that you’ll get expert, high-quality work.

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Is Part Of Your House Too Cold? Is Another Part Too Hot? A Zoning System Makes Every Part Just Right

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Is Part Of Your House Too Cold? Is Another Part Too Hot? A Zoning System Makes Every Part Just Right Fresno area in CaliforniaIt is fodder for late-night talk show hosts and part of cocktail party banter: it’s the proverbial battle over temperature so common between genders. In addition to individual comfort preferences, and perhaps regardless of gender, your home might have hot and cold zones that occur no matter where the thermostat is set. Zoning systems are a great solution to these problems.

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Maintaining A New Solar System

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Maintaining A New Solar System Fresno area in CaliforniaYou have purchased your new solar water heater or photovoltaic panel array and had it installed.  Now you’re sitting back anticipating your energy savings.  These systems deliver plenty of free hot water and electricity.  They just keep working for you, requiring so little maintenance that you could almost forget they’re there. 

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Energy-Recovery Ventilation: Exactly What Your Well-Insulated House Needs

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Ventilation 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.

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The Ductless Mini-Split: A Neat And Tidy Solution For Some Cooling And Heating Problems

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Whether you have recently added a new room to your house or just can’t get one of your rooms comfortable enough, ductless mini-splits offer a flexible and easy-to-implement solution for many of your cooling and heating problems.  They provide many benefits over forced-air systems that rely on ductwork to deliver conditioned air. 

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What Goes Into Expert Ductwork Design And Installation

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Each component of your home’s heating and cooling system must be expertly designed and installed in order to function well and get energy-saving results. One component of that system is the ductwork. It’s the system that distributes air to the home after the heating or cooling system conditions that air.

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Let The Energy Star Guide You When You’re Upgrading To High Efficiency

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Improving your home’s energy efficiency and cutting down your electricity consumption is doubly beneficial. First, it helps you save money on your utility bills. Energy-efficient households tend to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars less per year in utility costs. Second, you’ll be helping to preserve a greener tomorrow for future generations to enjoy. Given that heating and cooling costs make up more than half of all energy consumption in the average American household, finding ways to cut back consumption in these areas holds tremendous money-saving potential.

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Are Heating And Cooling Needs Influenced By Degree Days?

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

There’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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