Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘energy costs’

Add A Zoning System And Create True Comfort Control

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

In the Fresno area, our summers are hot and our winters are chilly and wet. With the wide range in temperatures, your heating and air conditioning system will be challenged to keep your home temperature controlled and comfortable. And if you occupy only certain rooms in your house, why should you pay to heat or cool the entire house? That’s why heating and air conditioning zone systems are a practical installation in your home.

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Programmable Thermostats Offer Features Beyond Temperature Control

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Programmable thermostats aren’t just a means of adjusting your home’s temperature. If you look beyond that essential feature, you’ll find that today’s programmable thermostats offer a level of convenience and flexibility that wasn’t available to homeowners before. By affording you the control to adjust your home climate according to your family’s schedule, a programmable thermostat allows you to alleviate energy costs by reducing the level of energy used to heat and cool your household.

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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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