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Seasonal HVAC Maintenance: A Year-Round Guide

Written by Kevin on . Posted in Uncategorized, HVAC.

Living in Florida means dealing with unique climate challenges throughout the year. Properly maintaining your HVAC system is crucial to keeping your home comfortable and your energy bills in check. Let’s walk through an HVAC season maintenance guide to help you keep your system running smoothly all year long.

Spring (March-May)

As temperatures begin rising, it’s time to prepare your AC for the hot months ahead:

  • Replace air filters: Start the season with air filter replacement to ensure good air quality and efficient operation.
  • Clean outdoor units: Remove debris and trim vegetation around your outdoor AC unit.
  • Check thermostat settings: Make sure you’ve set your thermostat for warmer weather.
  • Schedule a professional tune-up: Have a technician inspect and clean your HVAC unit before peak summer use.

Summer (June-August)

Florida summers are intense, so your AC will be working overtime:

  • Change filters monthly: With constant use, filters get dirty faster.
  • Keep vents unobstructed: Ensure furniture and curtains aren’t blocking airflow.
  • Monitor humidity levels: Consider using a dehumidifier if your AC struggles to keep humidity in check.
  • Check for unusual noises or odors: These could indicate problems that need immediate attention.

Fall (September-November)

As temperatures begin to cool slightly, it’s time to prepare for winter:

  • Clean and inspect outdoor units again: Remove any summer debris and vegetation that’s too close to your unit.
  • Test your heating system: Turn it on to ensure it’s working before you need it.
  • Check for air leaks: Seal any gaps around windows and doors to improve efficiency.
  • Schedule another professional inspection: Focus on heating system components this time.

Winter (December-February)

While Florida winters are mild, your HVAC system still needs attention:

  • Continue changing filters regularly: Even with less use, clean filters are important.
  • Balance humidity: You might need a humidifier during drier winter months.
  • Adjust thermostat settings: Program for cooler temperatures to save energy.
  • Inspect insulation: Ensure your home is well-insulated to maintain efficiency.

Year-Round Tips for Florida’s Climate

Some maintenance tasks are important no matter the season:

1. Keep outdoor units clear: Regularly check for debris and plants that could block airflow. This helps improve energy efficiency.

An outdoor HVAC unit that is partially clogged with dead leaves that have accumulated around and on it. A red-stained, wooden privacy fence can be seen in the background

2. Monitor your energy bills: Sudden increases could indicate HVAC issues.

3. Pay attention to air quality: If you notice more dust or allergens, your system might need attention.

4. Think about upgrading to a smart thermostat: This upgrade can help you use your HVAC more efficiently and save energy.

By following this seasonal guide, you’ll help ensure your HVAC system works properly year-round. That will keep your Florida home comfortable no matter the weather outside.

HVAC Help is Always Available at Climate Experts in Melbourne FL

Remember, you can do a lot on your own. However, it’s smart to have a professional HVAC technician inspect your system at least twice a year. This preventive maintenance can find small issues before they turn into bigger problems. This saves you money and stress in the long run.

At Climate Experts Air, Plumbing & Electric, we understand how important a comfortable home is for you and your family. Don’t wait for the heat or the occasional cold to become unbearable. Ensure your HVAC system is running at its best all year round!

Our team of skilled technicians is ready to provide top-notch maintenance and service tailored to your needs.

Contact us today to schedule your professional HVAC tune-up and experience the Climate Experts difference! Call us at (321) 204-2726 or schedule your service online.

Either way, at Climate Experts your comfort is always our top priority!

Benefits of a Whole House Air Purifier

Written by Kevin on . Posted in Uncategorized, Indoor Air Quality.

When the weather forecast talks about air quality being impacted by wildfires or pollen, you are likely to hear the advice to stay indoors. The fact of the matter is, Americans are already indoors the vast majority of the time. But what if the indoor air quality in your home is also lower than you’d like?

Newer homes are more airtight than construction used to be, and this is great for energy efficiency. But it also means that if something is compromising your indoor air quality, you’re pretty much stuck with it. Or you could consider the possibility that a whole house air purifier might be the perfect choice for you. 

When to Consider an Air Purifier

Indoor air quality can have a huge impact on your well-being, and not just your health. Poor indoor air quality can lead to condensation on walls and windows and water damage to your belongings. It can cause mildew to grow, leaving items like clothes or books musty and stained. It can leave residue in your ductwork or on your air conditioner’s cooling coils. And it can make your home feel stuffy or smell unpleasant. If you’ve noticed any of these things happening in your home, you have poor indoor air quality. There are a variety of different air purifiers that use different methods to eliminate contaminants. We are happy to discuss your options or answer any other questions about indoor air quality in Palm Bay, FL. 

Whole House Air Purifiers Are Cost-Efficient

While a single portable air purifier may be cheaper, it won’t have a very significant impact on your home’s overall air quality. It would take several small units to purify the air throughout the entire home. Not only would purchasing all those portable purifiers be expensive, maintaining them would be much more costly than the maintenance required for a single system. And the cleaner air provided by a whole-house system will decrease the particles and contaminants flowing through your HVAC system, decreasing the frequency and expense of HVAC air filter changes.

Whole House Air Purifiers Are Convenient

Your whole house air purifier will likely be connected to the existing HVAC or ductwork system of your home. There will be no purifier units taking up space in various rooms throughout your house. There will be no worry about where to plug units in, and no tripping over their cords. And the single system is quieter than having several units running throughout the house, so you will have peace and quiet as well as the peace of mind of knowing you’re breathing cleaner air.

Whole House Air Purifiers Help Your HVAC System

An HVAC system with dirty, contaminated air flowing through it will need more frequent air filter changes, more frequent repairs due to the increased strain the buildup puts on the system, and they simply won’t last as many years before it needs to be completely replaced. An HVAC system with purified air flowing through it will work more efficiently and last longer. 

Contact Climate Experts Air, Plumbing & Electric today to schedule an appointment with our professionals.

HVAC Winter Maintenance | Schedule

Written by Kevin on . Posted in Uncategorized, AC Repair, HVAC, Local Business.

With the sweltering hot days of summer seemingly long behind us, the last thing many people are thinking about is HVAC winter maintenance. Having your HVAC properly maintained during the off season is just as important as it is during the summer. To read why Climate Experts is the best choice on the Space Coast read our blog here. Here are a few things to consider:

Forward Thinking

We live in Central Florida so we know it’s going to get hot again sooner than later. During these few months where the air is cool, you have to consider looking at your HVAC system even if doesn’t seem necessary. If there is an issue that is going unelected because you are not using your system for a few months it may not work when you need it. The beginning of the warm season is always busy for us. People turn on their AC on that first hot day only to find out it is not cooling properly. This is why HVAC winter maintenance is so critical.

Why Does This Happen

Most people tend to forget the unforgiving heat and use they have put their HVAC system through over the last summer. Heavy use during the summer months are common, This causes wear and tear on the system. Many problems regular maintenance may be able to correct go unnoticed toward the end of summer. Problems are not addresses since the system is no longer in use.

Problems to Address

When a system does not go through a proper winter maintenance we often see the following:

  • Condenser drain lines are clogged. This causes the system to not operate and/or leak.
  • AC Coils are not cleaned. This causes system inefficiency and poor cooling once turned on.
  • Refrigerant Leaks. Refrigerant has several months to slowly leak. This causes the system to blow hot air.
  • Poor air quality due to old filters. Other preventative maintenance should take place. This ensures the air you and your family breathes come summertimes is as clean as possible.

Proper maintenance of a system helps prevent costly repairs. There are many other issues that can go unelected if a system is not in use.

Call Climate Experts 321-245-3415

Climate Experts have the most comprehensive and affordable maintenance plans on the Space Coast. Give us a call or schedule online today! Make sure to check out our Facebook page for more tips and tricks!