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

Is Your Energy Bill Giving You a Heart Attack?

Monday, October 25th, 2021

yellingThere is something keeping you awake at night and it isn’t the fear of a monster under your bed. It’s the worry over your energy bill at the end of the month. How bad is it going to be? How out-of-budget can you go before you are looking at using candlelight to get by? And what in the world is causing your bills to go so high?

There is a strong chance that your energy bill troubles originate with your Madera, CA HVAC system. It is an issue that we see a lot this time of year, as people wrap up the cooling season and switch their focus to keeping warm. Is there a problem with your AC unit or your heater?

Let’s dive into what might be causing those heart-stoppingly high energy bills and how to address it.

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Your HVAC System Installation: Tips for Success, Whether It’s in a New or Old Home

Tuesday, June 17th, 2014

Your HVAC System Installation: Tips for Success, Whether It's in a New or Old HomeWhen you’re replacing a heating or cooling system or building a new home, the HVAC system installation makes a significant difference in the performance of the new equipment. The State of California recognizes this, and under the provisions of Title 24, requires specific steps and testing to assure that your installation meets a specific set of guidelines that include:

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3 Benefits Of Ductless Mini Splits

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

If you’ve recently added some living space to your home by either remodeling or adding on, you’ll probably want to condition the air in order to use the space during the winter and summer. A ductless mini split heat pump is one of the easiest ways to add heat and cooling to a new space in your home, since these systems don’t use any air ducts to deliver air.

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