Climate Masters Blog

Be Careful of These Summer Heat Pump Problems

July 24th, 2017

heat-pump-maintenanceThe weather is only going to get hotter over the next few weeks, which means you’re going to be relying on your heat pump that much more to keep your home cool. More demand means more stress, which means a greater opportunity for issues to occur. You may not be able to fully mitigate the chances of a problem developing with your heat pump, but you can reduce the damage as much as possible. The best way to do that is to call for repairs as soon as you notice a warning sign that something is wrong with your system. Have a look at some of the warning signs that your heat pump is in need of repair.

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Keep Your Heat Pump in Good Condition with Bi-Annual Maintenance

July 10th, 2017

heat-pump-maintenanceSummer is here, and you’re probably using your heat pump quite a bit more often than you normally do. More use means more strain on the system, which means a higher chance of problems developing. If you want to keep your heat pump in good shape throughout the summer, and cut down on your operating costs significantly, it’s a good idea to schedule maintenance for the system. This applies even if you have had your heat pump professionally checked in the last year.

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Which Air Purifier is Right for Me?

June 26th, 2017

UV-air-purifierIn the middle of summer, it is pretty easy to think that staying cool is the only thing you need to focus on for your home. However, you also need to take steps to ensure that your indoor air quality stays high. Low indoor air quality can dramatically impact both your health and comfort levels all year-round. This is especially problematic during the summer, when people will often cut off the fresh air flowing into their homes by shutting doors and windows. Fortunately, there is a way to improve your indoor air quality without sacrificing climate control.

Most people have low indoor air quality because they have high amounts of microscopic airborne contaminants in their air supply. The average home has all kinds of airborne contaminants floating around in it, including dust, dander, mold spores, germs, and pollen. Long term exposure to these kinds of contaminants can cause a wide range of negative effects, from the flu to asthma. The best way to address these contaminants is to install an air filter or air purifier.

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3 Indications That You Need a New Heat Pump

June 12th, 2017

heat-pump-technicianSummer is more or less here, even if we’re not in the hottest months of the year yet. You’re probably starting to use your heat pump more and more often these days, which means you’re putting a lot of strain on the system. If your system is close to the end of its life, you should probably replace it now. You don’t want to have it break down on you in the middle of a hot day. Have a look at these 3 indications that you need to install a new heat pump in your home.

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Tips for Improving Your Indoor Air Quality

May 29th, 2017

clean-air-filterStaying cool is typically the number one priority when it comes to indoor comfort during the summer. However, there are other things that you should consider if you want to be as healthy and comfortable as possible. Namely, you need to make sure that your indoor air quality is as high as possible. Indoor air quality is affected by a number of things, but the two major factors are humidity and contaminants levels. If you want to know how to keep these factors under control, read on.

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3 Ways You Can Upgrade Your Air Conditioning System Before Summer

May 15th, 2017

modern-smart-thermostatYeah, yeah, we know that summer is a rather abstract concept when it comes to Florida. To us, summer is that time of year when everything gets just a bit hotter on average than the rest of the time. Nevertheless, though, you probably are going to be putting more demand on your air conditioner during the summer than at other times of the year. If you want to make sure that your air conditioning system is able to keep you comfortable through this summer, and for many summers after, have a look at some of the ways you could upgrade it over the next few weeks.

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Why is My Air Conditioner Making That Strange Noise?

May 1st, 2017

air-conditioning-blowingThe days continue to heat up, which means you’re probably running your air conditioner for at least a couple hours on a daily basis. Of course, more use means more wear and tear, which means more problems. More chances for problems to develop, at least. One of the first warning signs that an air conditioner is experiencing problems is strange noises coming from the system. Let’s take a look at some noises that should get your attention, and what causes them.

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Why Your Air Conditioner Isn’t Cooling Properly

April 17th, 2017

thermometerIf your air conditioner is not cooling your home, especially right now, you need to have it fixed as soon as possible. After all, what good is an air conditioner that doesn’t do the one thing it was designed to do? There are a lot of possible reasons why your air conditioner might not be properly cooling your home, practically all of which are going to require professional repairs to be fixed. Still, it’s never a bad thing to know a bit about what can cause problems with your AC. With that in mind, have a look at some of the most common reasons that your air conditioner might not be cooling properly.

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Common Air Conditioning Problems to Watch For

April 3rd, 2017

It may seem warm now, but summer is still on the horizon. The days are going to continue heating up for a while, which means you’re going to be using your air conditioning system much more often. All that added use is going to put more strain on the system, which means problems are going to be much more likely to occur over the course of the summer. Part of making sure that your air conditioner stays in good shape is catching problems as early as possible. The best way to do that is to make sure that you know the warning signs that the various problems give off. Let’s have a look at some of the most common problems that can afflict air conditioners, and the warning signs they give off.

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Do I Need a New Air Conditioner for This Summer?

March 20th, 2017

The days are starting to warm up again, and soon you’re going to start relying on your air conditioner much of the time to keep cool. Before you put it under that level of strain, though, it’s a good idea to make sure that the system can handle it. If not, then you should consider replacing it as soon as possible. You don’t want to have it fail on you in the middle of summer. There are certain ways to tell if your air conditioner is close to permanently breaking down.

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