Climate Masters Blog

Watch for These Early Signs You’ve Got a Malfunctioning AC

March 25th, 2024
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As the temperature starts to climb and the sweltering heat of a Florida summer looms ahead, ensuring your air conditioning unit is in top-notch condition becomes paramount. However, many homeowners tend to overlook the early signs of AC malfunction, only to be met with discomfort and costly repairs later on. 

At Climate Masters, we understand the importance of proactive maintenance and timely intervention when it comes to your HVAC system. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through some telltale signs that your AC might be malfunctioning and why it’s crucial to avoid DIY attempts at repair. We’re here to help with AC repair in St. Augustine whenever you need it!

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When to Repair vs. Replace a Furnace

March 11th, 2024
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A well-functioning furnace becomes the backbone of a cozy and comfortable home during winter. Even Florida winters have days that require heating. However, like any appliance, furnaces have a lifespan and may encounter issues over time. Recognizing when it’s time for a furnace repair in St. Augustine or a full furnace replacement is crucial for maintaining a warm and efficient household winter after winter. 

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the signs indicating whether your furnace needs repair or replacement and stress the importance of seeking professional advice before making any decisions.

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It’s Almost Time to Schedule Heat Pump Maintenance

February 26th, 2024
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Hot weather is never that far away in Florida. Now that it’s almost March, we can start to anticipate hotter and hotter days and fewer cool ones. Is your heat pump ready to switch over to cooling mode and settle there for a long stretch?

You might think you’re in good shape—you just have to adjust the heat pump and it will start sending cooled air into your home. But before you make the adjustment, there’s an important job to take care of: scheduling heat pump maintenance in St. Augustine. There’s no better way to ensure you get reliable, effective, and efficient performance from your heat pump during the middle of the year.

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Why Heat Pumps Are Ideal for Florida Heating Installations

February 12th, 2024
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Are you considering a new heating installation in Palm Coast? Heating isn’t a major priority for Florida homes, although it’s still important—we don’t have unceasing sunlight and warmth, after all—and when you’re thinking of heating your home, you want to find a method that’s cost-effective.

We think you should give serious consideration to having a heat pump installed. Heat pumps are excellent HVAC units for the Florida weather, and we want to explain why using one might be exactly what your home needs for heating … and cooling!

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Can I Add a Dehumidifier To My Furnace?

January 15th, 2024

If the air in your home always feels hot and muggy, you may want to consider installing a dehumidifier. After all, there’s a difference between keeping your home warm and dealing with high humidity levels. Here in Florida, humidity is a problem year-round, even in the winter when the air does tend to be slightly drier.

And your heater can only do so much to balance humidity levels in your home. Installing a furnace dehumidifier in Ponte Vedra is a great way to boost heating ability, improve comfort, and even elevate your indoor air quality. You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of a dehumidifier for your furnace.

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Don’t Ignore These Heat Pump Issues!

January 1st, 2024

When it comes to your heat pump, all problems should be treated as important ones. There is no heat pump problem that is so small that it is worth ignoring. This is because even small problems can build up over time and turn into big ones that lead to heat pump breakdowns. 

Examples of serious heat pump problems include refrigerant leaks, frozen coils, and heat pump short cycling in St. Augustine. We are highlighting common heat pump problems below, along with the signs of each one. You can keep reading to learn more about common heat pump issues and how to identify them early to prevent your heat pump from breaking down completely.

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Is It Too Late for Heat Pump Maintenance?

December 18th, 2023

It’s never too late for heat pump maintenance! The only time that maintenance is impossible for your heat pump is if it breaks down completely. Then you’re scheduling a repair appointment instead. If you’ve been putting off heat pump maintenance, now is a great time to schedule your appointment.

During the fall, your heat pump is in between heavy-use seasons. Before your heat pump is needed for the colder temperatures of winter, you should schedule heat pump maintenance on the Palm Coast. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of heat pump maintenance and why you should schedule the appointment, especially if you’ve been putting it off.

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Benefits of Adding a Dehumidifier to Your HVAC System in Florida

December 4th, 2023

Here in Florida, we have high humidity levels all year round. While higher humidity levels are more desirable in the winter, there is still such a thing as too much humidity. If you’re looking for a way to lower your indoor humidity levels, a furnace dehumidifier in St. Augustine may be the answer.

These great add-ons can do wonders for your indoor air quality and health, even lightening the load on your furnace. You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of installing a dehumidifier. Then give our team a call for your in-home assessment so our team can help lay out an installation plan and review how a furnace dehumidifier will work for your family.

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Pool Heater Troubleshooting: What To Do for These Common Issues

November 20th, 2023

This is the time of year when pool heaters come in very handy. Temperatures are not cool enough to keep us from getting in the pool and a pool heater makes it that much nicer to spend time outside. But what happens when your pool heater is running but water is not getting warm?

That means it’s time to call and schedule service for your pool heater. It’s easy to ignore the problem and hope it resolves itself, but that usually doesn’t happen. You can keep reading to learn more about some of the common reasons that your pool heater may not be heating the water.

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What Happens During Heat Pump Maintenance?

November 6th, 2023
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If you have never scheduled heat pump maintenance for your home, you may be wondering what the service entails. We are outlining some of the steps that we complete during a heat pump maintenance appointment. There is a lot more that goes into checking out your system, but these are the major parts that we check.

If you are interested in St. Augustine heat pump maintenance, give our team a call. You can also keep reading to learn more about the components inside of your heat pump that require maintenance to work their best. Keep in mind that we recommend maintenance for your heat pump twice each year. This is because your heat pump operates as both a heater and air conditioner all year round.

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