CAN I PLACE FREON IN MY AIR CONDITIONER?

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In order to function properly, your air conditioner needs a specific amount of refrigerant. If the level of refrigerant often referred to by the brand name of Freon, drops below the needed amount, your system will work less efficiently and may even develop other problems. If this happens, you might wonder whether you can put […]

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THE IMPORTANCE OF NATE CERTIFICATION

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At Climate Tech Air Conditioning and Heating, we pride ourselves on having NATE certified technicians, but what does that really mean? You might wonder why it is so important that your technician have a NATE certification—or if it is even important at all. The answer is that it matters a great deal when you are […]

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HEATER BLOWING COLD AIR?

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If you are turning your heater on for the first time this year, you might notice the air that immediately blows out through the vents is cooler than you were expecting. This might be because it is the first time your heater is being used and there is cold air in the ducts. If the […]

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WHY DOES MY HEATER SMELL?

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There are a variety of reasons why you may notice a smell when you turn your heater on, especially if it is the first time you have turned your heater on for the season.  You need to pay attention to what you smell, the timing and duration of the odor.  If possible, you need to […]

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FURNACE CHECK AND CLEANING

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There are varying theories about how often you should have your furnace checked and cleaned. Most all furnace manufacturers’ warranties will state that it needs to be done yearly, but there are no specifics as to exactly what needs to be checked. There are also no standard guidelines to this process. According to one certified […]

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ARE SPACE HEATERS SAFE FOR INDOOR USE

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There are a variety of spaces heaters on the market today. From vented units to unvented combustion units and unvented electric space heaters. Some are for indoors and some are for outdoors and it is very important you get one which is purposefully designed for indoor use. Unvented combustion units are not recommended for indoor […]

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ARE TANKLESS WATER HEATERS EFFICIENT

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The tankless water heater, also referred to as an instantaneous water heater or demand-type water heater, is a system designed to allow the user to have instant access to hot water. Unlike the storage water heaters, the tankless water heater heats the water on a demand usage basis. When you turn on the hot water […]

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SAVING MONEY WHILE HEATING YOUR HOME

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With the cold winter months fast approaching, heating your home can become a large monthly expense.  The energy consumption of your HVAC system comprises approximately 54% of the energy usage in your home.  Did you know you could save 1% on your heating bill each year for every degree you lower your thermostat over an […]

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5 WAYS TO LOWER YOUR HEATING BILL

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There are 5 simple ways to lower your heating bill during the upcoming winter months.  With just a little time and effort, you can realize cost savings of up to 20%.  That can be a significant savings during the coldest months of the year.  The U.S. Energy Information Association is predicting an increase in heating […]

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