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

3 Cost Benefits of Solar Energy

Monday, October 14th, 2019

solar-panelsSolar power has been a prominent subject of discussion in California as of late, especially as the state moves forward in its plan to require all new homes to be built with solar panels starting in 2020. If there was ever a place to do this though, California is the state for it. As we all know, Fresno alone gets over 200 days of sun per year, making it a perfect place to enjoy the benefits of solar panels.

The question people pose when discussing solar energy is, of course, the cost. We still relate the idea of solar panel installation and operation with high expenditures. The reality is that this is no longer the case. While solar might have a slightly higher price tag initially, it actually saves homeowners more money in the long run.

We want to give you some information on the benefits of using solar panels for your home’s energy needs. If you want to take advantage of these benefits, we would love to help you set up an appointment for solar installation.

If you are wondering if solar panels are worth the cost, we want to assure you they are. In fact, they will help you save more money than you spend on them over time. Here are three big cost benefits that come with using solar panels in Fresno, CA:

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Do Solar Panels Ever Need Repairs?

Monday, March 5th, 2018

question-markSolar panels, for as impressive as their technology may be, are fairly simple in terms of basic mechanics. They are installed in a solar array in the yard, or right up on top of your houses on the roof. Then, well, they just kind of sit there and suck up the sun’s energy. The fact that there are not a lot of motors and gears that can wear down and break does not mean that your solar panels in Fresno, CA are never going to require repairs, however.

In fact, they most likely will require repairs at some point. If and when they do, you are really going to want to get your solar panels back on track as quickly as possible. Even if your house is not totally off the electrical grid, you don’t want to just wait on repairs and wind up missing out on the benefits that led you to invest in solar panels in the first place, right?

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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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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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