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At Climate Design, we like to keep our clients informed about air quality issues as well as other related news. Check back here to find out more about upcoming inovations, health related insight and additional tips on savings you can create with more efficient energy systems.
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February News
How can your HVAC system help stop the spread of germs during Cold and Allergy Season?
When cold and allergy season hits, you often feel helpless to stop the spread of germs in your house. New indoor air quality technology however, can dramatically reduce the spread of germs that cause the common cold as well as pollens that affect so many during allergy season. A UV Air Purifier is the same technology used in operating rooms and often kills contaminants before they have the chance to spread. An Electronic Air Filter replaces the old paper filters that only protect your equipment, not your family. In addition, a Whole-House Dehumidifier helps keep the humidity in your home in check and can reduce the spread of contaminants like mold that can creep into your home if unchecked. For more information and other tips, contact your Climate Design rep today at...
1-800-551-MYAC.
January News
What are sweating windows?
When the air is cold outside during the winter months you can often experience something many people call "sweating windows". This is when heavy condensation appears on the inside part of the window. It's typically caused when the dewpoint inside the house is greater than the outside temperature. This disparity causes droplets to form on the glass. It's the same as what happens to a glass of ice tea when it sits outside in the summer and water droplets form on the outside of the glass.
While it may not look like much, this condensation can sometimes lead to bigger problems down the road, including water damage, warping, mildew or even mold. So, how do you prevent it? At Climate Design, we often suggest several easy and inexpensive solutions such as installing a Whole House Dehumidifier. The dehumidifier can reduce the moister in the air and dramatically reduce the "sweating windows" phenomenon. For more information and other tips, contact your Climate Design rep today at
1-800-551-MYAC.
November News
Why does it smell when I turn on the heat?
We get this question a lot at Climate Design, especially this time of year! Florida stays fairly warm year round, so most local residents don't turn on their heat very often. It's the first low temperature of the season that sends us running to the often forgotten setting on our thermostat. Because this part of your system has been fairly dormant through the year, dust often settles on your heating coils. The first time you turn on the heat, the coils heat up and the smell is usually the dust burning off the coils.
Typically, there is no need to panic! If you have had your unit serviced in the past 12-months, the build -up is usually small enough that the smell and slow burn will dissipate after 10 or 15 minutes.
Not getting it cleaned or serviced, however, could lead to long term problems, including a clogged unit or even mold! According to Climate Design's, Tom Robinson, “While some companies just check the heating coil, we actually clean it on every visit.” Tom also recommends changing the filters in your house every 30 days to reduce the amount of dust build up around your system.
Now You Know!
October News
Consider a switch to an adjustable thermostat
As Winter approaches, now may be the time to consider the cost savings associated with replacing your old thermostat with an adjustable digital thermostat. When it comes to heating and cooling your home, your thermostat is one crucial, but often overlooked, part of the energy savings cost equation.
While the old dial thermostats were standard for many years, their main purpose was simply to try to keep the temperature in the house within a few degrees of the setting. Today new and modern EnergyStar compliant digital thermostats can help reduce your overall energy consumption, as well as maximize your home temperature throughout the day. They often provide both continuous comfort and maximum efficiency.
The best part is that they typically pay for themselves within just a few months.
Want to know more? Call the team from Climate Design today!
Environmental Health and Engineering News
(excerpts) Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health in collaboration with Scientists at Environmental Health and Engineering Inc. recently evaluated the Trane CleanEffects system. The evaluation was to determine CleanEffects ability to remove human influenza (the common flue) from the air. These tests involved releasing the common flu virus measured in air samples collected before and after passing through the air cleaner.
The conclusion was that Trane CleanEffects system removed more than 99 percent of the common flu virus from the filtered air! Additionaly, by removing the vast majority of the common flu virus from a home's recirculated air, Trane CleanEffects will dramatically reduce airborne exposure to the virus for home occupants.