Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Energy Evaluations’ Category

A Do-It-Yourself Energy Evaluation Will Only Take You So Far; Consider The Benefits Of Professional Service

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

An energy evaluation will help you determine where your home is losing energy, and therefore losing money and comfort. Energy costs are on the rise, and it’s more important than ever to control your costs and save money while still being comfortable in your home. 

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Looking For Comfort And Energy Efficiency Year Round? Consider A Dual-Fuel System

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Homeowners in the San Joaquin Valley have a great new option for year-round comfort. It’s called a dual-fuel system. Not only does this system take care of all home comfort needs, it’s one of the greatest energy-saving ideas available today.

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Want To Save Hot Water? Here Are A Few Simple Tips To Increase Energy Savings

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Want To Save Hot Water? Here Are A Few Simple Tips To Increase Energy SavingsSaving 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.

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An Energy Evaluation Can Help You Prepare Your Home For Winter

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

With winter on the way, Fresno-area residents are looking for ways to button up their homes, improve energy efficiency, and enhance comfort and energy savings. Of course, before you can start the process of improving household energy efficiency, you must first determine where your home is losing energy. The best way to achieve this is through a professional energy evaluation.

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Mr. Cool’s Super Savers Program

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Mr. Cool's Super Savers ProgramJust because your heating and cooling system is out of sight, doesn’t mean it should be out of mind. To get the most from your systems in terms of comfort and energy efficiency, annual maintenance is a must. Not only that, but by having a trained technician evaluate your systems annually, you can prevent unnecessary damage, avoid costly repairs and extend the overall life of your systems.

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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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Using An Energy Evaluation Helps You Take Effective Steps Toward Reducing Your Energy Footprint

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

An energy evaluation is the perfect way to not only save money on your long-term energy costs but also take a step toward reducing your energy footprint.  They involve detailed inspections of your home and its heating and cooling systems, as well as past energy usage trends.  This information will be processed and result in recommendations you can implement to become more energy efficient.  

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Duct Sealing Is Essential To Energy Efficiency

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

If you’re trying to cut heating and cooling costs, one of the first things you should consider doing is sealing your ducts. According to the Department of Energy, 75 percent of homes in the U.S. are affected by leaky ductwork. If your home falls into this group, you could be losing a great deal in annual energy costs.

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Will Your A/C Make It Through A Fresno Summer? Some Clues

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

California residents are savvy, well-rounded people, and they know how to properly care for and maintain HVAC equipment to get the most for their money. But even with the best maintenance plan, there comes a time when your A/C needs replacing.

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Download Our New Home Comfort Guide!

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

We hope you’ve been following our blog each week, and getting your HVAC questions answered right here.  Whether it’s how to change a filter, improve your indoor air quality or size your replacement HVAC equipment, we want to make sure that you get the facts you need to make informed decisions about your home comfort.

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