Climate Masters Blog: Archive for May, 2015

My AC Isn’t Working – Could It Be My Thermostat?

Monday, May 25th, 2015

It’s hard not to go into panic mode when your whole home air conditioner breaks down. After all, we’ve all heard about, and possibly lived through, some tough repair jobs, and our minds tend to go to the worst case scenario when a home system needs repair. However, one often overlooked problem is the thermostat. Thermostats aren’t the most complicated components of your AC system, but they are the control center. As such, any problems with your thermostat mean operating issues for your AC. It can be tricky diagnosing a thermostat issue, which is why it’s important to call for an expert. The air conditioning pros at Climate Masters can diagnose and handle just about any air conditioning repair issue you may have, so give us a call as soon as you start experiencing problems.

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Do UV Germicidal Lights Help with Biological Contaminants?

Monday, May 18th, 2015

Viruses and bacteria are tricky little particles. Not only are they very small, making them hard to catch with mechanical air filters, but they also reproduce. If you have concerns about biological contaminants in your home, which can include things like mold and mildew growth, you may want to consider the installation of UV germicidal lighting, also known as UV lighting. Why is UV lighting more effective than an air filter? We’ll explain more about that below, but to gain any benefits from an indoor air quality product, it’s always in your best interest to hire a trained expert to perform installation and service. The specialists at Climate Masters can seamlessly integrate any upgrades to your air conditioning system, including UV lights – simply give us a call and schedule an appointment.

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2 Negative Effects of Faulty Ductwork

Monday, May 11th, 2015

If you use a traditional forced air system to cool your home in St. Augustine, FL, then you have ductwork. Ductwork is the delivery system for your cool air, and if it has cracks, holes and disconnections, the volume and quantity of your air will be greatly diminished. Why does this happen? Let’s take a look:

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Is It Time to Replace Your Commercial Air Conditioner?

Monday, May 4th, 2015

Odds are you’ve been using your commercial air conditioning for a few weeks now, and if you’ve been struggling with it, it may be time to consider replacement. You may be saying to yourself, “it’s still running – doesn’t that mean it’s ok?” The answer to this question may not be entirely clear, so to help you assess whether  it’s time to replace your commercial AC or not, the experts at Climate Masters have provided you with some important factors to consider:

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