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

Is Radiant Flooring a Good Choice for Your Home?


Thursday, November 26th, 2015

Is Radiant Flooring a Good Choice for Your Home?
Of the various methods of heating your home, radiant flooring is likely the most efficient and consistently comfortable. Instead of warm air blowing haphazardly from vents near the ceiling, it provides a steady warmth rising from the floor consistently throughout the house. It offers a number of benefits, such as cleaner indoor air and reduced energy costs. There is no ductwork to leak or get dirty.

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Furnace Types That You Can Consider — Single-Stage, 2- Stage or Variable Speed

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014

Furnace Types That You Can Consider -- Single-Stage, 2- Stage or Variable SpeedWhen you’re considering replacing your existing heating system, it can be difficult to determine what you need. Aside from efficiency levels and heating capacity, furnaces come in different types with regard to how the gas valve and blower motor operates. Knowing your options and understanding the difference between furnace types will help you in making your decision. Before speaking to an HVAC specialist to determine the best fit for your home, you should understand the differences between single-stage, two-stage and variable-speed furnaces.

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Redirecting Your Home’s Air by Closing Vents May Not Be the Best Solution

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014

Redirecting Your Home's Air by Closing Vents May Not Be the Best SolutionThere are a lot of suggestions for saving household energy these days, especially as utility costs increase. Some of these work better than others do for your Fresno area home. One common suggestion is to close off registers in unused parts of your home. This used to be true, but with modern HVAC systems, it can actually create more problems, and end up making your utility bills go up instead of down.

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Annual Heating System Service Inexpensive And Helps Save Energy

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012

Annual Heating System Service Inexpensive And Helps Save EnergyAnnual heating system service is the easiest, most affordable way to make sure your heating equipment is prepared for the winter. You’ll save money and stay comfortable no matter how cold the Fresno winter gets.

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