Climate Masters Blog: Archive for February, 2016

How Chronic Humidity Affects Your Home

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Humidity is a part of life in Florida. Sometimes it’s pleasant, like on the cool days of winter and spring. Other times, like on hot summer days, it can be unbearable. One way or the other, though, it has to be dealt with. Chronic humidity affects more than your comfort, though. It can actually cause quite a bit of damage to your home if you aren’t careful. Let’s take a look at the ways that chronic humidity can cause issues in your home, and what you can do about it.

Tags: Dehumidifier, Palm Coast
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Get Your Ducts Sealed to Improve Your Heating Efficiency

Monday, February 22nd, 2016

Most homeowners know to prepare their heating systems for winter, instead of just expecting them to perform properly during the most stressful time of year without any warm up. While people are pretty good at getting their heating systems professional maintenance, however, they are not nearly as vigilant when it comes to their ducts. Let’s take a look at duct sealing, and why it’s so important.

Tags: duct sealing, Point Vedra
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Why Your Furnace is Making Strange Noises

Monday, February 15th, 2016

Furnaces are noisy systems, as you probably well know. If you’ve had your furnace for any length of time, though, you probably already know which furnace noises are normal and which are not. If your furnace is making some unusual noises during operation, it’s likely that there’s a problem with the system. Let’s take a look at some of the more common furnace noises that indicate a repair issue.

Tags: Furnace Repair, St. Johns
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The Advantages of Using a Heat Pump This Winter

Monday, February 8th, 2016

If you’re in the market for a new heating system this winter, you may be tempted to go with something standard like a furnace. While there’s nothing necessarily wrong with that, it’s a good idea to take a look at the wider heating market. You never know whether another heating system type might be a better fit for your needs. Let’s take a look at heat pumps, how they operate, and how they can benefit you this winter.

Tags: Heat Pump Installation, St. Augustine
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Improve Your Heating System with Zone Control

Monday, February 1st, 2016

Central forced air heating has quite a lot to recommend it. It’s a relatively cheap and very reliable method of keeping an entire home comfortable, which is why it’s the most common type of home heating in the country. However, it does have its drawbacks. Centralized forced air heating has a number of issues with energy efficiency, namely its lack of ability to modulate its output based on the demands of the home. Fortunately, there’s a way to solve for these drawbacks. Let’s take a look at zone control, and the benefits that it provides.

Tags: Hastings, Zone Control
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