Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for October, 2013

Check the Indoor Air Quality of Your Home

Thursday, October 31st, 2013

The factors that influence your home’s air quality vary widely. To ensure optimal air quality in your home, you can implement various air quality tests that evaluate the presence of various pollutants in your household. In general, the higher the incidence of contamination, the more health risks you’ll experience. Below are a few common air contaminants and ways to monitor your indoor air quality.

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HVAC Installation Quotes: How to Choose One From Among Many

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

HVAC Installation Quotes:  How to Choose One From Among ManyMany homeowners collect several HVAC installation quotes before choosing a contractor to perform work. When you’re reviewing these quotes, there are several factors to consider to make sure you’re making the right choice. First, you need to evaluate the contractor. Second, evaluate what you’re getting, according to the quotes.

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A Whole-Home Approach to Energy Savings: Analyze Your Processes

Thursday, October 24th, 2013

A Whole-Home Approach to Energy Savings: Analyze Your ProcessesIf yours is a typical household, you are spending more than half of your energy costs just for heating and cooling your home. When you want to save money on your home energy consumption, think about your house working like a large system made of several components. If one part breaks down, the rest of the system suffers.

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When Air Cleaner Shopping, Consider These Factors

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013

When Air Cleaner Shopping, Consider These FactorsOne of the most important things you can do to support a healthy home environment is to pay attention to indoor air quality. For this reason, many homeowners turn to air purifiers or cleaners to reduce pollutants. When choosing an air cleaner, keep the following factors or terms in mind.

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Choosing a Whole-House Ventilation System: What to Look For

Thursday, October 17th, 2013

Choosing a Whole-House Ventilation System: What to Look ForThe air quality in your Fresno area home is probably lower than you think. If you live in a newer home, or a tightly sealed older home, you may benefit from a whole-house ventilation system, which mechanically replaces stale, polluted indoor air with fresh, clean outdoor air. There are four major types of whole-house ventilation systems available, and this simple guide will help you choose the one that’s right for you.

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Why Your HVAC Contractor’s ACCA Membership Should Matter to You

Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

Why Your HVAC Contractor's ACCA Membership Should Matter to YouIf you are looking for a new HVAC system for your Fresno area home, or just looking to have some maintenance done, it’s important to make sure that your contractor is knowledgeable and will work to ensure that you’re getting the best value for your dollar. ACCA membership is a good indicator that your contractor is capable of helping your home be as efficient as possible.

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How a Service Agreement Can Benefit You

Thursday, October 10th, 2013

How a Service Agreement Can Benefit YouIf you’re thinking about signing an HVAC service agreement for your Fresno area home, you may be wondering whether it’s a worthwhile investment. A quality service agreement will reduce energy costs, prevent costly HVAC equipment breakdowns, and help ensure your family’s comfort, health and safety.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning, and Other Tips for Preventing Dryer Fires

Tuesday, October 8th, 2013

Dryer Vent Cleaning, and Other Tips for Preventing Dryer FiresThe National Fire Data Center has determined that annually almost 3,000 residential fires are caused by clothes dryers. “Failure to clean” was the root cause of 34 percent of these fires. This is a hazard that easily can be avoided by having your dryer vent professionally cleaned on a regular basis.

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End-of-Season Maintenance: Don’t Slack Off as Temperatures Cool

Friday, October 4th, 2013

End-of-Season Maintenance: Don't Slack Off as Temperatures CoolBefore you put your air conditioner to bed for the winter, it’s important to understand the advantages that come from end-of-season maintenance. This will ensure that the A/C is ready to go back to work next spring when it gets hot again.

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A Fall HVAC Checkup Should Address These Issues

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

10.02.13To get the most from your energy dollars as the heating season begins, schedule a fall HVAC checkup for your heat pump or furnace. These systems need routine maintenance to provide the most energy-efficient heating for your Fresno area home, and if you use a gas or propane heating system, you’ll ensure your safety by having an HVAC professional go through it.

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