Climate Masters Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

How a Clogged Air Filter can Destroy Your Furnace

Monday, February 6th, 2017

Oftentimes, it’s the most minor thing that can bring disaster to a system. A single line of code, a relatively miniscule exhaust port, the one linchpin that everything rests on in order to function properly. Believe it or not, a similar weak point exists in your furnace. The air filter is there to prevent dust and debris of various kinds from blowing into the system, and causing problems with its operation. It does this job well, capturing various contaminants as they flow in from the ducts. The problem, though, is that the air filter has no way of getting rid of the contaminants that it collects. If the system isn’t cleaned or replaced every few months, it will eventually become clogged. That’s when the serious problems start.

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The 2 Major Things You can do to Save Money on Heating This Winter

Monday, January 23rd, 2017

Most people don’t spend a whole lot of time sitting around and thinking about their heating systems, even during the winter. You’re probably the same way. You’ve got bills, and taxes, and a million other things that are much higher on your priority list than optimizing your heating situation. Still, you’d be surprised at how much money you can save every month by just taking a couple of simple steps. Let’s take a look at 2 major things that you can do to save money on your heating bills during the winter.

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Why You Should Upgrade Your Thermostat More Often

Monday, January 9th, 2017

If your furnace isn’t putting out as much heat as it used to, or your air conditioner is breaking down every other month, you probably get around to replacing them pretty quickly, right? No use in having a system that doesn’t actually work properly, after all. What about your thermostat, though? Do you know how well it’s actually working? Many homeowners don’t actually know how often they need to replace their thermostat, which is a shame because it often lessens the efficiency of their climate control systems.

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Make Sure Your Furnace is Properly Sized

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

So you’re looking around for a new furnace to replace your old heating system. You’ve got the physical measurements for the space that is to accommodate the system, and you manage to find a furnace that fits. Before you have that furnace installed, though, there is a very important question you have to answer: is the furnace properly sized for your home?

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Signs You Need Furnace Repair

Monday, December 19th, 2016

Stress increases on furnaces during the winter, as people rely on them for longer and longer periods of time in order to keep warm. More stress means more wear on the system, which means more chances for something to break down. If you’re using a furnace this winter, you’re going to want to keep an eye out for the signs that your system is in trouble. Read on to familiarize yourself with some of those signs.

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Beware Furnace Short Cycling

Monday, November 28th, 2016

The more you use your furnace to stay comfortable this winter, the more likely it will be to develop problems. One of the most dangerous problems you may have to deal with is short cycling. If left unchecked, short cycling can cause malfunctions to happen more often and shorten the lifespan of the system. Let’s take a look at what causes short cycling, and what it can do to your system.

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Why A Pool Heater is a Good Idea This Winter

Monday, November 21st, 2016

One of the issues with owning a pool is that you can’t really use it all year-round. Sure, it’s a lot easier to simply cope with colder temperatures in Florida than it is in Maine. That doesn’t mean that it’s actually comfortable or enjoyable to swim in the middle of winter, though. If you want to be able to enjoy your pool whenever you like, you’re going to need to stop relying on the weather so much. You’re going to need a pool heater.

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Weird Furnace Noises to Listen for

Monday, October 31st, 2016

As we move into heating season, and the stress on your furnace increases, it’s important to keep an eye out for any problems that may develop. The faster you can get your system repaired, the more damage you can prevent and the better off it will be. One of the easiest ways to find a problem with your furnace early is to listen for any strange noises coming from the furnace. Let’s take a look at some of the more common furnace noises that indicate a problem.

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How Zone Control Can Help You This Fall

Monday, October 24th, 2016

Fall is here, and in a few weeks you’ll need to start using your heater to keep comfortable. There are a couple of things that every homeowner should do to get their homes ready for winter. Heating maintenance, for example. If you’re using a centralized forced air system, though, there is another option for improving your heating system. Let’s take a look at zone control, and how it can help you this fall.

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Signs You Should Replace Your Furnace Before Winter Starts

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Heating season will be here before you know it. Before it gets here, though, it’s important to make sure that your heating system can handle the added strain. If your furnace can’t get you through another heating season, you should replace it now before it breaks down on you. You don’t want to be left without a heating system in the middle of a cold month, right? Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you need to replace your furnace.

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