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

Time to Assess the Insulation in Your Attic

Thursday, November 6th, 2014

Time to Assess the Insulation in Your AtticAir leaks and poor insulation in the attic will make it more difficult to keep your home cool during the summer and warm in the winter. While air leaks allow conditioned air to escape and hot or cold air to infiltrate your home in winter and summer, respectively, inadequate or missing insulation allows heat to transfer in and out. Both issues force your HVAC system to work harder to compensate. Before the cool fall weather arrives, assess the insulation in your attic to determine if it needs more.

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What’s Your Insulation R-Value?

Thursday, June 12th, 2014

What's Your Insulation R-Value?Whether you are heating or cooling your home in the Fresno area, the quantity and quality of the insulation in the walls, floors and ceilings will heavily influence the amount you pay for conditioning your home. To keep your utility bills reasonable, you should make sure that the insulation in your home meets the minimum insulation R-value for the local climate.

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Sufficient Insulation Works As A Virtual Coat for Your Area Home

Thursday, January 9th, 2014

The best heating and cooling system your hard-earned money can buy for your Fresno area home will be of little use if your home is poorly insulated. Insulation is a one-time investment that pays great dividends year after year in fuel savings, conserved resources, and increased comfort for you and your family. Let’s review the basics, from top to bottom, starting with vocabulary:

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Check Your Insulation Before the Heating Season

Thursday, September 19th, 2013

Check Your Insulation Before the Heating SeasonWith fall approaching in the San Joaquin Valley, the need for air conditioning will decrease as the cold weather approaches. Before the first cold snap arrives, you’ll have time to check your insulation. The changing of the seasons is the perfect time to check levels of insulating materials to make sure you have enough for the coming winter.

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Insulation Basics: Fiberglass vs. Cellulose

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

Insulation Basics: Fiberglass vs. CelluloseFiberglass and cellulose are popular among contractors and homeowners as inexpensive yet effective insulation material. Both offer excellent performance and relatively easy installation despite their differences in appearance and composition. Properly installed insulation not only helps reduce heat flow into the home during summer and out of the home during winter, but it also helps reduce high energy bills.

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Choosing The Right Type Of Insulation For The Attic

Thursday, March 7th, 2013

Adding more insulation for the attic is a great way to lower your heating and cooling bills for decades to come. One of the easiest and most affordable ways to increase the thermal protection in the attic is to blow in insulation using loose fill. It’s a reasonably easy and affordable project that will last for decades, as long as you choose the right insulation for our climate.

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Taking Charge Of the Batts In Your Attic: Get Your Gear Together

Thursday, January 17th, 2013

Adding batts in the attic – insulation batts – offers protection against heat transfer, giving your home’s uppermost region a fighting chance during the heating season to lock in comfortable home temperatures and limit energy consumption. Here’s a guide to choosing and installing insulation batts in the attic:

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Choosing Attic Insulation For Your San Joaquin Valley Home

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

Choosing Attic Insulation For Your San Joaquin Valley HomeInsulating your attic increases the energy efficiency of your home, is relatively inexpensive and lasts for decades. When you’re choosing attic insulation, these steps will help you reach the 16 inches that the U.S. Department of Energy recommends for our climate. Sixteen inches of insulation translates to an R-value around 38, which gives you 38 hours of protection against heat gain or loss. The “R” stands for resistance and each value that the insulation carries indicates how many hours it resists temperature change.

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4 Types of Insulation: Which Is Best For Your Central California Home?

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

4 Types of Insulation: Which Is Best For Your Central California Home?Adequate insulation in your home reduces the amount of energy you need to heat and cool it. The most common types of insulation used in homes include batt, blown-in cellulose, blown-in fiber and spray foam. Each has a specific purpose unique to homes and buildings: 

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Insulation Basics To Help Keep Your Home Cool

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012

Insulation Basics To Help Keep Your Home CoolIf you’re like most San Joaquin Valley homeowners, you’re looking for the best way to block the blistering heat from entering your home. Luckily, by getting to know insulation basics, you can learn how to keep your home cool without spending a fortune on air conditioning. Knowing insulation basics will also help you save energy in the winter.

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