Climate Masters Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

Does A Gas Furnace Dry Out A Home’s Air?

Monday, June 5th, 2023
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Temperatures are already sweltering and we aren’t even into summer quite yet. You may be thinking more about your air conditioner than your furnace, but the off-season is a good time to be thinking about your furnace options if you have any concerns with your existing unit. 

Here in Florida, we deal with high humidity levels year-round, although the air does get slightly drier in the winter. And depending on your unique needs, you may need a furnace, humidifier, or a furnace dehumidifier. You can keep reading to learn more about why a gas furnace might contribute to drying out the air in your home in the winter. 

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Don’t Ignore These Dangerous Furnace Issues Any Longer

Monday, February 27th, 2023
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If your furnace is making noises, producing smells, or doing anything else that concerns you, it’s important to get the system checked out sooner rather than later. When you ignore dangerous furnace issues, they only get worse as time goes on. Your furnace could break down or even pose serious health and safety risks to your family.

If you think you need furnace repair in Saint Augustine, FL, give our team a call. Anything that concerns you is a reason to reach out. We’d rather help troubleshoot and answer your questions and your concern turns out to be nothing than for you to ignore something that is potentially dangerous. Keep reading to learn about dangerous furnace issues that you don’t want to ignore. 

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Don’t Ignore These Dangerous Furnace Issues Any Longer

Monday, January 30th, 2023
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Many experts would say that your furnace is the heart of your home in the winter. It’s what keeps your family safe and warm no matter how low the temperatures drop. Here in Florida, the weather doesn’t get terribly cold, but we still have to use our heaters regularly.

When you do turn your heater on, you definitely want it to work. There are signs of dangerous furnace issues that you should never ignore. Noticing any of these signs can mean that your furnace has a problem that needs to be addressed immediately. If you need furnace repair in Saint Augustine, FL, give our team a call. In the meantime, keep reading to learn more about the signs you should watch for.

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Is Your Furnace Whistling? Here’s What it Means

Monday, January 16th, 2023
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Most home appliances are not completely silent when they are operating. Your furnace is no exception to this rule, but the sounds coming from your furnace should never be loud or obnoxious. If you hear unusual sounds like whistling, then something is probably wrong with your furnace. 

If the whistling is intermittent or not very loud, you may be tempted to ignore it. But letting a problem persist can lead to more damage inside your heater. If you have a furnace whistling in St.Augustine, our team can help. In the meantime, you can read more to learn what that whistling means for your furnace. 

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How Furnace Dehumidifiers Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, December 19th, 2022
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Humidity is a great way to make the heat in your home feel even warmer. But there is such a thing as too much humidity–something we certainly know about here in Florida! Living in states farther north may mean investing in a humidifier to add moisture to the air. But here in the south, our humidity levels stay high even through the winter.

Ideal humidity levels are somewhere between 30% and 50%. Any higher isn’t good for your home or your heating system. If you’re concerned about high humidity levels this winter, you may want to consider a furnace dehumidifier installation.

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Should You Get a Dual Fuel System Installed?

Monday, December 5th, 2022
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Dual fuel system installed – say that ten times fast! Luckily, a dual fuel system is way less complicated than the name implies. While it doesn’t get too cold here in Florida, we do face some chilly days when winter sets in. And you want to stay warm inside your home no matter how frigid the temperatures are outside.

Dual fuel heating systems are gaining popularity as more homeowners look for hybrid options that can utilize both electricity and natural gas or propane. These systems can maximize the benefits of each energy source to increase your heater’s efficiency and offer better results. If hybrid heater installation in Ponte Vedra piques your interest, keep reading to learn more.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Short Cycling?

Monday, October 24th, 2022

technician-working-on-furnaceMany customers we serve have heat pumps installed in their homes for heating. In fact, heat pumps are arguably the most popular heating system when you consider each option. A heat pump is energy efficient and inexpensive to install and maintain. But, heat pumps do have some downsides if not properly cared for, and one of those is short cycling.

Allowing your heat pump to short cycle can cost you a lot on your energy bill and over the life of your unit. If you’re wondering why your heat pump is short cycling in St. Augustine, Fl you can give us a call. Our team can find the root of the problem and fix it so that your heat pump is working its best all season long. 

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How Furnace Maintenance Prevents Repair

Monday, September 26th, 2022

 

technician-working-on-furnaceYour furnace is strong and durable, designed to last for many years. Furnaces are also flexible enough to work in any home with good ventilation. But they aren’t invincible. Your furnace needs regular maintenance twice per year in order to run at its best. If you find that your furnace isn’t heating as you expect or that it’s breaking down frequently, a lack of maintenance may be to blame. 

You may be tempted to ignore small problems in hopes that they will go away. Unfortunately, they won’t. They’ll only get worse with time, and this goes for both gas and electric furnaces. If you need furnace repair in Ponte Vedra, Fl, our team can help. Then we can get you on track with a scheduled maintenance plan that will keep your furnace running at its most efficient. Here’s why that’s so important. 

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Are You in Need of Heating Repair Services?

Monday, December 20th, 2021

animated-checklist-gifIf you’ve lived in the St Augustine area for even just a year, then you know that our “winter” season is almost laughable to our friends up north in New England and the New York area. Still though, this is even more reason for us to want to spend as little as possible on our heating systems. One way to ensure this is the case is to invest in routine annual maintenance. Maintenance allows our technicians to thoroughly inspect, clean, and adjust the components that need it inside your heating system, which will help the system perform as efficiently and effectively as it’s meant to, for as long as it’s meant to (10-15 years). This all means lower heating bills for you!

Maintenance can help you avoid up to 85% of the repairs you might ever need in your heater’s lifespan, by enabling us to catch small wear and tear problems before they grow into bigger repair emergencies. Of course, this doesn’t mean you’ll never have a repair need in between maintenance sessions. For this reason, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms of a heater in disrepair. Read on as we uncover some of the most common!

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How to Help Boost Heating Performance

Monday, December 6th, 2021

man-pointing-upward-on-green-backgroundIf you’ve lived in the area for even just a year, then you know that you don’t get a whole lot of use out of your home’s heating system. Still though, there’s no denying that when you do need it, you want it to function as efficiently and effectively as possible. There are a few ways to ensure this is the case. First off, maintenance! We can’t say enough about this service. No matter how frequently or how long you use your heating system for this year, it needs an annual professional tune-up. This allows our technicians to thoroughly clean, adjust, and inspect the components that need it.

Maintenance tune-ups not only help your heater work more efficiently, but they also extend the lifespan of your heater, and reduce repair needs by as much as 85%. And maintenance is just the beginning in helping your heater to work as efficiently as possible this winter and every winter throughout the system’s lifetime. Read on to see how to help boost your heater’s performance!

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