Climate Masters Blog: Archive for October, 2014

The Benefits of Ductless Mini Splits

Monday, October 27th, 2014

Fall is a great time of year to install a new air conditioning system as our warm temperatures have cooled. There are a lot of choices available for homeowners when it comes to cooling your home, and one type of system you may want to consider is ductless air conditioning in Hastings. Since 1988, Climate Masters has installed multiple types of air conditioning systems, including ductless ones, so if you are ready for a new AC system, call us today.

How Does a Ductless System Work?

A ductless system has an outdoor unit that houses the condenser and compressor, and individual indoor blowers that distribute the cool air. The indoor blowers are about 35” long and can be mounted flush against walls or hung from ceilings. The blowers are connected to the outdoor unit via a small conduit that is installed in an exterior wall. This conduit holds the refrigerant line, power cord and condensate drain pipe. When an indoor blower is turned on, the cooling cycle begins and the refrigerant begins to flow. A fan, coils and filter are housed in each blower. A single outdoor unit can support up to 4 indoor blowers.

What Are the Benefits of a Ductless System?

Here are some of the benefits a ductless system can offer you:

  • Heating and cooling – a ductless system that uses heat pump technology can offer your home both heating and cooling in a single device.
  • Energy efficient – each indoor blower operates independently. This allows you to cool only the areas that need it, which can greatly reduce your energy usage.
  • Customized comfort – each blower can be set at its own temperature, which allows you to create zone control.
  • Easy expansion – because a ductless system does not need ductwork, it can be very easy to expand the system to other rooms in your home, or to an addition onto your home.

As we head toward cooler weather, having a system that can offer you both heating and cooling may be a great fit for your home.

Call Climate Masters today and make an appointment to discuss how ductless air conditioning can work for you and your home in Hastings.

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Can Duct Cleaning Benefit My HVAC System?

Monday, October 20th, 2014

When it comes time to clean your home, you try to get every nook and cranny that you can. But some areas of the home are harder to reach than others, like the ductwork. In fact, while you may be able to reach the vents that lead to your home, large-scale duct cleaning is a job best left to the professionals.

Professional duct cleaning involves the use of specialized tools that can remove any stray particles that may otherwise infiltrate the air in your home. Specialists use heavy-duty vacuums to create negative pressure in the ducts, so that particles knock loose from the lining of the ductwork. They also use brushes and, in some cases, non-toxic liquid cleaning solutions, and they know the proper methods of cleaning to avoid any damage, even for flexible ductwork. This is important for both a healthy living space and, more surprisingly, for your HVAC system.

The Benefits of Professional Duct Cleaning

Of course, the most obvious benefit of professional duct cleaning is improved air quality. Your family members may inhale dust and debris that moves through the ductwork and into your home, causing respiratory problems or provoking the symptoms of asthma or allergies. But one of the more surprising benefits is what duct cleaning can do for your air conditioning and heating system.

  • Prevent HVAC Repair: When any part of your HVAC system is not in top shape, it can interfere with normal operation. A layer of dirt and dust in the ducts can create friction which keeps air from moving into your home with ease. This means your HVAC unit will work harder in an attempt to regulate the temperature. Over time, the extra strain on your system may cause parts to fail.
  • Extend the Life of Your Unit: As parts wear down, they may fail before their time is up. An HVAC system is a big investment and it is important to keep all of the components in top shape to give your unit some extra time—and even an extra month or two can make a huge difference for your budget.
  • Greater Efficiency: Finally, scheduling duct cleaning every year can help you save a little bit of money every month. Because your system may not take as long to cool or heat your home with cleaner ducts, you may have a more efficient system and save on your energy bills.

Experts recommend scheduling duct cleaning every year to keep pollutants out of your home. To speak with duct cleaning professionals in Ponte Vedra Beach, call Climate Masters today!

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When to Call for Commercial HVAC Repair

Monday, October 13th, 2014

If your business environment is uncomfortable, it can have an impact on your customers, your employees and, ultimately, your business. This is why it’s important to know the signs of developing problems and to have a reliable company you can call to repair those problems. Commercial HVAC repair in St. Augustine should always be handled by certified and trained commercial technicians to ensure that you are getting the expert commercial HVAC service you need for your business, so call the people you can trust: Climate Masters.

Signs It’s Time to Call for Repair

Here are some signs that it may be time to call for commercial HVAC service:

  • Warm air blowing – warm air blowing in your system can be indicative of a few problems, most commonly refrigerant issues.
  • Visible leaking – leaks can indicate that something is wrong with some part of your condensate array, which consists of your condensate tray and condensate drain pipe.
  • No air at all – a number of problems can cause a total loss of air, including broken fans and compressor problems. As such, it’s important to hire a professional to inspect your system.
  • High energy bills – are your energy bills rising even though you haven’t changed the way you operate your HVAC system? High energy bills indicate that your system is working harder to achieve the set temperature, and as it does so, it is using more energy. Finding the problem can be challenging, so it’s best to call a specialist.
  • Strange sounds – as the business owner, you know the sounds your HVAC system makes while it operates. If you are hearing something out of the ordinary, don’t ignore it.
  • Strange odors – strange odors can indicate faulty ductwork, mold development or even an electrical problem. As with strange sounds, it is not advisable to ignore strange odors.

Your commercial HVAC system is complex. It takes knowledge, expertise and prior commercial experience to successfully repair a commercial HVAC system in St. Augustine, so make sure you hire a company with actual commercial experience.

Climate Masters has been helping commercial customers since 1988, and we bring this experience to every job we do. Call us today!

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How Duct Sealing Benefits Your HVAC System

Monday, October 6th, 2014

Have you noticed unusual, musty smells coming from the vents in your house? Has the strength of the airflow from the vents dropped? Are your recent utility bills higher than you expected? Does it seem like more dust than usual is clogging up the corners of rooms?

If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” then you may have air leaks in your home’s ventilation system. To fix this problem, leave the duct tape in the drawer and call on duct sealing specialists to locate all the leaks and seal them.

Duct sealing is important for maintaining comfort and to prevent a decline in your home’s indoor air quality. It is also a service that is beneficial for your HVAC system, as we will explain below. For experienced technicians to attend to your damaged ductwork in St. Augustine, FL and the rest of St. Johns County, call Climate Masters today. We offer multiple services to take care of your ducts, including sealing, repair, replacement, and cleaning.

The ways that duct sealing is good for your HVAC system

The most important reason you need to have leaks in your ductwork sealed up is that they will cause a drop in the air pressure inside the ducts. Ventilation systems are supposed to retain an airtight seal along their length to keep air pressure from dropping; if this seal is broken, it will force the air conditioning or heating system to work harder to compensate for the loss. An overworked HVAC system will 1) cost more to run, and 2) wear down faster, resulting in an early replacement.

Because gaps in ducts will usually open on dusty areas of a home (such as spaces between walls), they often permit large amounts of contamination into the ventilation system. This dust, dirt, and other debris will not only get blown into the living spaces of a house, lowering indoor air quality, they will also end up clogging the air filter of the HVAC system and even entering the cabinet itself. A clogged air filter will severely hamper an air conditioner or heater’s performance. If this debris should enter the cabinet, it can cause damage to the components, leading to repair needs.

Call for professional duct sealers

Duct sealing requires special equipment to locate the air leaks and then seal them. Specialists in ductwork repair will use mastic sealant or metallic tapes to close up all the holes and gaps they find inside ducts to restore their integrity.

When you call Climate Masters to seal your ductwork in St. Augustine, FL, you not only receive high quality work, you may also qualify for rebates available through Florida Power & Light Company.

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