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

Why Hire Professionals to Install Your Solar Panels?

Monday, February 19th, 2018

solar-panelsAre you thinking about ways to cut back on your energy costs? Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Using solar energy is a perfect way to accomplish both goals, allowing you to live the modern luxuries that we’re so accustomed to while also making use of perhaps our greatest renewable resource—the sun’s rays! If you want to start taking advantage of solar energy in your home, you are going to need trained professionals to install your solar panels in Fresno, CA.

There are certainly jobs around the house that homeowners can handle on their own. Even the most hand and capable homeowners understand that certain projects are really beyond their capabilities, though. In fact, it is the mark of a truly responsible homeowner to make that distinction. If and when you do decide to start using solar energy, remember to schedule your solar panel installation with the professional solar technicians on our staff. We’ll make sure that the job is done right.

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How Do Solar Panels Work?

Tuesday, November 21st, 2017

solar-panelsIf you had endless amounts of a natural resource littering your property, you would probably take advantage of that and try to exploit that natural resource in a responsible way for your own benefit, right? Of course you would—who wouldn’t? Now this does beg the question of why you are not putting the sun to work for you, doesn’t it?

When you live in California, sunny skies are certainly not few and far between. With all of the sunshine that we enjoy, it only makes sense that homeowners would take advantage of the sun’s natural energy. By using solar panels in Fresno, CA, you can do just that. It just so happens that we employ some of the finest solar energy consultants and technicians around, so don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have.

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Do Solar Panels Require Maintenance?

Tuesday, October 24th, 2017

solar-panelsMany savvy homeowners today are using solar panels in Fresno, CA. There are some very obvious benefits to be had in doing so. Solar energy is clean. It is sustainable and renewable, with the sun rising each and every morning. It saves homeowners money while also reducing their carbon footprint.

As is the case with any “alternative” technologies — though solar is becoming more and more normal these days — some people have their holdups when it comes to solar energy. Will a solar energy system produce enough energy? What kind of maintenance am I looking at? We’ve got the answers that you need to help determine if going solar is right for you.

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What Can Solar Panels Power?

Monday, September 4th, 2017

solar-and-sunnyIn our previous post, we talked about some reasons why you may want to install solar panels on your property. As a quick refresher, we will once again just reiterate the fact that solar energy allows you to make your home a much more environmentally-friendly place to live. It helps you to use sustainable energy that you can rely on while drastically cutting back on your energy costs. It can also increase your property value, all while you enjoy rebates on select equipment to help cut initial costs.

As we mentioned last time, you must also keep in mind the fact that solar panels must be professionally installed and serviced. The technology is easy to use once it’s in place. In fact, you won’t even really think about it all that often. However, the actual installation of this equipment, along with the system design, can be quite complex. Scheduling your solar panel installation in Fresno, CA with us ensures not only that your panels are installed right, but that you’ll have the energy that you need to power everything that you’re planning on.

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Why Install Solar Panels?

Tuesday, August 29th, 2017

solar-panels-with-flowersAre you thinking about ways in which to improve your home, or what your options are for the way that you use energy within that home? If so, then we strongly urge you to consider the installation of solar panels in Fresno, CA. There are a lot of different benefits that you can enjoy as a direct result of utilizing solar energy in your home.

Just keep in mind the fact that solar panels are not the sort of thing that you can install on your own. Positioning the panels for maximum sun exposure, integrating the system into your existing electrical system — these are tasks that only trained,  professional solar technicians can handle. We’ll make sure that the job is done right.

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We Are Now an Enphase Premium Installer

Monday, March 6th, 2017

enphase-premium-installerIn our last blog post, we discussed some of the benefits of using solar energy to power your home. We also mentioned some of the fine products that we use in our solar installations in Clovis, CA, including those from Enphase. This week, we are proud to announce that we are now an Enphase Premium Installer. This is a great honor for our company, and we are proud to have earned this recognition from a company that we so happily work with.

Enphase really does represent some of the finest innovation and manufacturing in the solar energy industry, and it only makes sense that they want to ensure that their exceptional products are well-represented by exceptional installers. That is what makes this partnership so special to us, and is also why you should know to come to our team when the time to go solar arrives at your home. We’d like to share with you a bit more information about what it means to be an Enphase Premium Installer, and why you should choose Enphase products to begin with.

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Start Taking Advantage of Solar Energy!

Monday, February 20th, 2017

solar-pv-panelOne thing that we are not lacking for in this part of the country is sunshine. Because of this, many homeowners in the area are using solar energy systems in order to power their homes. Using solar energy has a lot of different benefits to offer homeowners. As you can imagine, setting up a solar PV system that will function as effectively and reliably as possible is not a job that just anyone can handle. There is no point in making the jump to solar energy in Madera, CA if you are not going to enjoy an outstanding performance from your system.

Fortunately for you, our solar technicians are here to eliminate that risk entirely. Not only can we design a great solar energy system for your home, but we also install products from top manufacturers in the clean energy industry. These include Enphase Energy and SolarWorld. Contact us today with any questions that you may have. 

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Don’t Let the Solar Energy Tax Credit Pass You By!

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

Renewable energy is a hot topic of conversation these days. Solar energy is a booming industry, and it is a resource that can benefit homeowners greatly. In addition to all of the great benefits of using solar energy on your property, you can also take advantage of an outstanding federal tax credit when you schedule your solar energy system installation in Hanford, CA today.

Read on to learn a bit more about the savings available to you through this tax credit. In order to guarantee that your solar energy system not only functions properly, but meets the requirements for this tax credit, it is important to work with trained professionals. That is why you should keep our number on hand.

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Harness the Energy of the Sun This Summer!

Monday, June 27th, 2016

We are definitely not at a loss for sunshine in this part of the country. Why not harness the power of that sun for use throughout your home? It’s up there shining away most days anyway, right? When you schedule solar PV panel services in Hanford, CA with a member of our team, you can start putting the sun to work for you. If you are interested in using electricity in your home in a more affordable and environmentally friendly manner, then solar power may be just what you need. The installation of solar PV equipment is something that only trained professionals can handle, of course, so be sure to schedule service with us.

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Solar Energy Equipment: Buying vs. Leasing

Monday, October 12th, 2015

As more and more homeowners are looking for both more efficient and more environmentally friendly ways in which to power their homes, more and more of them are turning to solar energy. Doing so raises some questions, though. Most of these are about precisely how it is that solar energy is converted into usable electricity for use throughout the home. Another important question that homeowners frequently have, though, is whether it makes more sense to buy their solar equipment, or if they should lease the equipment and pay regular fees for its use. We’ve put together a bit of information to help you decide which option is best for your solar energy system in Fresno, CA. Contact Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning with any questions that you may have.

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