Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘seal air leaks’

Home Maintenance Tips to Keep Your House and HVAC System in Top Shape


Tuesday, November 10th, 2015

Home Maintenance Tips to Keep Your House and HVAC System in Top Shape
The changing of the seasons is an ideal time to take care of home maintenance tasks that improve comfort and energy efficiency. To reduce stress on your HVAC system and keep your home in the best shape, make sure these tasks are on your list.

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How to Weatherize Existing Windows and Boost Your Home’s Efficiency

Tuesday, May 26th, 2015

How to Weatherize Existing Windows and Boost Your Home's EfficiencyInsulated windows can offer a boost to your home’s efficiency, but for many homeowners, the cost and hassle of a window replacement simply isn’t worth it. The good news, though, is that you can weatherize existing windows to keep your efficiency high and your energy costs low.

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Energy-Saving Tips to Boost Your Home’s Efficiency This Spring

Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Energy-Saving Tips to Boost Your Home's Efficiency This SpringHome efficiency is more important than ever, and now is the time to act. Efficiency improvements and upgrades not only save energy dollars, but also reduce your home’s carbon footprint for a healthier environment and cleaner natural resources. Put your efficiency resources to good use this spring, and enjoy the benefits throughout the summer and year-round.

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Common Caulking Mistakes to Avoid This Winter

Tuesday, January 27th, 2015

Common Caulking Mistakes to Avoid This WinterStudies show that up to 65 percent of your home’s energy is used to heat and cool your living space – yet almost half of conditioned air escapes through the cracks in your foundation. Caulking can help you save more energy. However, if you’re going to caulk on your own, be aware of these five common caulking mistakes.

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Your HVAC System Installation: Tips for Success, Whether It’s in a New or Old Home

Tuesday, June 17th, 2014

Your HVAC System Installation: Tips for Success, Whether It's in a New or Old HomeWhen you’re replacing a heating or cooling system or building a new home, the HVAC system installation makes a significant difference in the performance of the new equipment. The State of California recognizes this, and under the provisions of Title 24, requires specific steps and testing to assure that your installation meets a specific set of guidelines that include:

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Boosting Your Indoor Air Quality With A Kitchen Remodel

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Remodeling your kitchen can get you new counters and cupboards, kitchen islands, top-of-the-line ovens and ranges… and a boost to your indoor air quality. If you’re planning kitchen renovations, don’t neglect to take ventilation and air sealing into account.

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