Climate Masters Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning’

“How Often Does My AC Need Maintenance?”

Monday, June 6th, 2022

hand-writing-in-calendarWith summer right around the corner, you might be asking yourself, “How often do I need my AC serviced?” Now’s the time!. While it might be tempting to wait until it’s hot outside, spring is really the best time to schedule AC maintenance. 

But in addition to when, you also need to know how often. In general, standard air conditioners require yearly maintenance whereas a heat pump that’s used all year long typically requires maintenance every six months. 

At Climate Masters, we believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. For this reason, we also know why scheduling St. Augustine air conditioning service in the spring is so important. 

In this post, we’ll go over why spring is the best time to schedule AC maintenance and how it can offer benefits all year long. 

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2 Reasons That Professional Duct Cleaning Is Worth It

Monday, October 11th, 2021

ductwork-being-cleaned-outIf you’re anything like the average homeowner, you probably don’t think very much about the ductwork running through your home. This makes sense! After all, ductwork is usually hidden up in attics, in the crawlspace, or even behind drywall. You shouldn’t really need to think about your air ducts that much, let alone what condition they’re in.

However, it is actually important to think about this from time to time. They do need some attention after all. You do not need to know all the ins and outs, but there are some things we’d like to share with you about how dirty ductwork can impact your indoor air quality, as well as your HVAC efficiency. Read on to learn more about these two reasons that professional duct cleaning is totally worth it.

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Beware These Well-Intentioned AC Myths

Monday, August 17th, 2020

hvac-vent-on-ceilingIt’s a given—homeowners all throughout Florida want to do everything they can to use their air conditioners as efficiently as possible, and subsequently spend as little as possible on their cooling costs. Nobody wants to pay more than necessary to cool their home, after all.

Unfortunately, in the quest to find out how to reduce cooling, homeowners often come across some well-intentioned tips that aren’t great tips at all. In fact, they’ll have the opposite effect of what you actually want. Believing the following myths can lead to AC inefficiencies and higher energy bills.

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Is It Ever Too Late for AC Maintenance?

Monday, July 6th, 2020

technician-servicing-air-conditionerThe short answer to this is, “no!” Well, okay, maybe it’s not that simple. If your air conditioner has completely broken down to the point that it’s beyond repair, then it is too late for maintenance. However, you can avoid this with consistent tune-ups, no matter the time of the year.

Air conditioning maintenance is something we typically recommend our customers have done in the early spring, given how consistently warm our weather is and how much work our cooling systems go through. Having maintenance done this early gives your air conditioner the best chance of making it through the entire summer season without the need for sudden repairs. Plus, it alerts us to small repair needs so you can get them on your schedule right away.

But as we said, consistency is what’s important. As long as you’re having AC maintenance done at least once a year (or twice a year if you have a year-round heat pump system). Read on as we illustrate why this is so important.

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Use Your AC as Efficiently As Possible with These Tips!

Monday, March 16th, 2020

technician-servicing-air-conditionerWhile other parts of the country are still using their heaters on a fairly regular basis, here in Florida we’re ready to say hello to our air conditioners again for another 9 months or so. That’s a lot of work for your air conditioner to go through! Is it ready?

See, the issue with blasting your air conditioner day after day is that in our climate, it pretty much runs nonstop. This means wear and tear happens faster and efficiency is reduced. Therefore, you’ll see yourself calling for repairs often and potentially even dealing with an air conditioner replacement long before the typical 10-15 year lifespan.

This doesn’t have to be the case, however! There are plenty of ways you can boost your AC efficiency that in turn will mean you actually use it less—and it will last longer as a result! Keep reading for some great efficiency-boosting tips.

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It’s Really Never Too Early to Service Your AC

Monday, April 15th, 2019

close-up-of-screws-nuts-and-spanner-isolated-on-white-backgroundIf we’re just talking about months on a calendar, April might seem a little early to service your air conditioner. However, we know that the weather doesn’t always abide by seasons as St. Augustine residents. We’re spoiled here because we have such great weather year-round, but the tradeoff it a brusque switch in the seasons. We close the chapter on winter in March and we might experience springtime conditions for a short while, but more often than not we’re just catapulted straight into summer weather.

That’s why it’s a great idea to service your air conditioner while these spring temperatures remain. If you need great air conditioning maintenance in St. Augustine, FL then make sure that you contact our team today. We can schedule a prompt appointment with you so that your air conditioning system is ready to roll.

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Now is the Time for Air Conditioning Maintenance

Monday, March 6th, 2017

Florida has always had more temperate winters in terms of temperature, and the days will be boiling hot again before you know it. Before the summer rolls around again, you need to make sure that your air conditioner is ready for the extra strain. The best way to do that is to schedule preventive maintenance for it.

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Signs Your Air Conditioner has a Refrigerant Leak

Monday, May 16th, 2016

Air conditioners can develop all kinds of problems over the course of their lives, but few of them are as potentially damaging as the refrigerant leak. Refrigerant is the core of the air conditioner, without which it would not be able to function properly. An air conditioner recycles refrigerant back and forth through the system during operation, but it does not consume it. So, a leak in the system will cause some serious problems if it isn’t dealt with right away. Read on for some of the more common signs that your air conditioner is leaking refrigerant.

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When is the Best Time for Air Conditioning Maintenance?

Monday, March 7th, 2016

Winter is at an end, and the days are starting to warm up. That means that it’s time to get your home ready for the cooling season. If you want to make sure that you’re absolutely prepared for the hottest months of the year, it’s a good idea to schedule air conditioning maintenance. Read on to find out more about the benefits of air conditioning maintenance, and why you should schedule it every spring.

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What Is the ENERGY STAR Rating?

Monday, August 17th, 2015

You’ve probably seen the bright blue ENERGY STAR logo on different appliances, and may have even seen the rectangular yellow sticker that is labeled “EnergyGuide” – but do you know why these labels are on a particular appliance? Being energy efficient is a priority for most homeowners, but to be energy efficient means understanding how different appliances and systems are energy efficient. Proper labeling helps, but to truly understand just how energy efficient you can be with a certain product, it’s important to know what’s behind the labeling.

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