Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Cut Down On Your Air Conditioning Bills This Summer

March 28th, 2016 | Written By | Reviewed By William Pierce

The weather can be up and down this spring, as it is most springs in Elk Run Heights, IA, but winter is on its way out and summer will be here before you know it. A good air conditioner will keep your home cool when temperatures rise, but it shouldn’t have to do the job alone. You want reliable cooling power without the pinch of those high monthly bills. The good news is that there’s a number of ways you can cut down on your costs by improving your air conditioner’s efficiency. Some of them require a little investment, while others are common sense approaches that anyone can do with a little foresight.

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Is a Ductless Mini Split System a Good Fit for Your Home?

March 14th, 2016 | Written By | Reviewed By William Pierce

Ductless cooling systems take a different approach than traditional central air. Instead of one large unit producing cool air and moving it through your home with ductwork, a ductless setup uses smaller indoor units placed in specific rooms or areas of the house.

That gives homeowners more control. You can set different temperatures in different rooms and avoid cooling spaces you are not using, which may help lower monthly energy costs. But because installing a ductless system is still a meaningful investment, it helps to look at whether it makes sense for your Denver, IA home. We’ve outlined a few things to consider.

When is ductless mini split installation a good option for a home?

  • Your home does not have existing ductwork.
  • You want to control the temperature in individual rooms or zones.
  • You are cooling a new addition, garage, or converted space.
  • You want a more energy-efficient system with minimal air loss.
  • You prefer a quicker, less invasive air conditioning installation.

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