Blogs - Donald P Dick

Rooms that feel stale and stuffy. Foggy windows. Rooms that feel damp in summer or bone-dry in winter. These are frequent complaints about today’s homes, especially newer ones built for extreme energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of preventing drafts and reducing energy waste, but they can also trap stale air, humidity and indoor pollutants inside yo...

Spring in Fresno should mean enjoying warmer weather and enjoying more time outdoors. Instead, for many residents, it means struggling with pollen allergies.

If you have spring allergies, you know how frustrating that pollen in your home can make you feel. The sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, sinus headaches and congestion can make everyday life miserable. If you have ...

You want a inviting home, but your furnace isn't functioning. Should you get it fixed, or is it time to buy a new unit? Choosing between furnace repair and furnace replacement services involves examining multiple factors, including your safety, home comfort and indoor air quality. You must als...

It's easy to tell when you need to wipe down your furnishings or sweep the floors, but what about the air inside your house? The EPA finds that indoor air can harbor exponentially more pollutants than outdoor air. Dust, mold spores, volatile organic compounds and other contaminants moving through your HVAC system can exacerbate allergies, asthma and other respiratory conditio...

Do winter's cold days leave you wishing for cozy comfort? Many homeowners wonder if using space heaters with heating systems is a safe way to stay comfortable in frigid weather. The thought of maximizing your central heat capabilities with supplemental heat is understandable if you have a cold house. However, we recommend you consider the potential long-term implications befo...