Climate Masters Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

The Importance of Duct Sealing

Monday, September 12th, 2016

No matter what season it is, maintaining your ductwork is an important part of keeping your climate control system functioning properly. If the ducts are in poor condition, both your heating and air conditioning systems will suffer. One of the most effective ways to keep your ducts in proper condition is to schedule duct sealing. Read on to find out more about duct sealing, and the benefits that it provides.

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Summer Indoor Air Quality Tips

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Indoor air quality has a substantial effect on both your health and comfort. Though staying cool is often top priority, you should also give some consideration to maintaining your indoor air quality. Let’s take a look at some of the ways that you can keep your indoor air quality high this summer.

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It’s a Good Idea to Install a Dehumidifier This Spring

Monday, April 4th, 2016

As we move closer to summer, you’re probably busy getting your home ready for the weather changes. You’ve likely already had your ducts sealed, your air conditioner checked, and all the other common preparations that help make things as comfortable and energy efficient as possible. Considering the type of environment we live in, however, there’s one other thing that you should probably consider before summer gets into full swing. Read on to find out more about the benefits of installing a dehumidifier.

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How Chronic Humidity Affects Your Home

Monday, February 29th, 2016

Humidity is a part of life in Florida. Sometimes it’s pleasant, like on the cool days of winter and spring. Other times, like on hot summer days, it can be unbearable. One way or the other, though, it has to be dealt with. Chronic humidity affects more than your comfort, though. It can actually cause quite a bit of damage to your home if you aren’t careful. Let’s take a look at the ways that chronic humidity can cause issues in your home, and what you can do about it.

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Get Your Ducts Sealed to Improve Your Heating Efficiency

Monday, February 22nd, 2016

Most homeowners know to prepare their heating systems for winter, instead of just expecting them to perform properly during the most stressful time of year without any warm up. While people are pretty good at getting their heating systems professional maintenance, however, they are not nearly as vigilant when it comes to their ducts. Let’s take a look at duct sealing, and why it’s so important.

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Clean Your Ducts to Help Maximize Winter Heating

Monday, November 23rd, 2015

We don’t need any heat during the day but, with nighttime temperatures dipping into the 40s, you may have turned your heating system on once or twice already. If your warm air is delivered by ductwork, and your ductwork hasn’t been cleaned in the last five years, it is time to give our indoor air quality experts a call and schedule a duct cleaning appointment for your home in Hastings, FL.

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Problems Caused by Faulty Ductwork

Monday, September 28th, 2015

Odds are, you don’t think too much about your ductwork. And to be fair, they are placed inside walls, above ceilings and in the floors so you don’t have to. They have a job to do, and as long as the job is being done, they really don’t warrant unnecessary attention. However, the key question is: how well is your ductwork doing its job, and if the answer is, “not so well,” there’s a good chance you’ve got faulty ductwork on your hands.

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Why Do People Use UV Lights?

Monday, September 21st, 2015

Making sure your indoor air is clean and healthy is important for your health, your home and your personal belongings. One challenging aspect of cleaning indoor air is the removal of biological contaminants. Micro-organisms tend to be very small particles, typically 0.3 microns or smaller. This means some of them can evade the filter media of an air filtration system or even bypass certain types of electronic air cleaners. However, there is one type of air purifier that is designed to eliminate biological contaminants: UV germicidal lighting.

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Do You Need a Whole Home Dehumidifier?

Monday, August 3rd, 2015

It’s no secret that in our part of the world, we battle some major humidity. The problem with humidity isn’t just discomfort; it stresses your air conditioning system, adds more heat to the air and can lead to the development of mold and mildew, as well as help the proliferation of dust mites. The answer isn’t a bigger air conditioner; in fact, that will exacerbate the problem. If you’ve been dealing with excess humidity in your home, it’s time to call the indoor air quality experts at Climate Masters and discuss what a whole home dehumidifier can do for you.

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How Can Duct Sealing Help with My Cooling?

Monday, July 6th, 2015

If you have a ducted air conditioning system, you know how important it is to have ductwork that is effective and in good shape. But what if yours isn’t? What if your ductwork is faulty and you are losing precious cool air each time your air conditioning system operates? One solution is to hire the experts at Climate Masters for professional duct sealing services.

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