Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘energy-saving tips’

Energy-Saving Tips to Boost Your Home’s Efficiency This Spring

Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Energy-Saving Tips to Boost Your Home's Efficiency This SpringHome efficiency is more important than ever, and now is the time to act. Efficiency improvements and upgrades not only save energy dollars, but also reduce your home’s carbon footprint for a healthier environment and cleaner natural resources. Put your efficiency resources to good use this spring, and enjoy the benefits throughout the summer and year-round.

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What’s Fenestration? Why Windows, Doors and Skylights Are Key to Energy Savings

Thursday, February 6th, 2014

What's Fenestration? Why Windows, Doors and Skylights Are Key to Energy SavingsFenestration, a collective term for the doors, windows and skylights that penetrate a building’s exterior, is a key element of your home’s design, providing attractive natural lighting, ventilation and access. With proper design and maintenance, fenestration can enhance your home’s energy efficiency. However, even in our mild climate here in the San Joaquin Valley, bad design, improper installation and neglected maintenance can lead to unnecessary energy losses. 

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