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Climate College in Charlottesville, Albemarle, and Central VA

Climate College

Empowering You with the Knowledge to Control Your Indoor Climate

Get HVAC advice right from the experts at Zephyr. We’re demystifying the world of heating and air conditioning and educating our clients on how to make the best decisions when it comes to controlling their climate. We want to be more than just a service call–we want to empower you to find long-term comfort solutions.

Why Have a Climate College?

We believe our clients know what works best – what comfortable means – for them. We believe in education. And we believe that an educated client – one who learns the basics about the choices they have – will make the best indoor climate decision for their home and family. Climate College is our way of giving our thoughts on important comfort topics. The College also allows us to provide you with links to reputable articles and sites that discuss home and building comfort; basic and new heating and air conditioning technologies and concepts; indoor air quality; energy efficiency; and environmentally friendly approaches to heating and air conditioning equipment, maintenance and service.

We welcome questions from you. We will answer those questions as thoughtfully as we can and seek out guest authors and experts to answer questions outside our areas of expertise. Our intent is to provide context and perspective for what is often a major decision that can affect your comfort and your finances. Our ultimate goal is to help you make the best decision for your home or business, for your family or your colleagues, employees, and customers.

We look forward to your comments and questions.

Preparing your system for Fall and Winter

A properly running HVAC system can mean the difference between cozy and chilly in your home. After all, you invested in a heating system so use these tips to maintain it, maximize your investment, & e...

Who Is Your Heating And Air Conditioning Service Technician

Believe it or not, your heating and air conditioning service technician approaches your system like a veterinarian....

HVAC Equipment Warranties

Heating and air conditioning manufacturers make a robust product designed to withstand years of use in harsh conditions...

Build and Maintain to Last

We recently returned from a trip overseas. And though the trip was personal, we noticed how differently Europeans...

Why You Should Care About Air Filters

We all have them. We may or may not know why we have them or why we replace them. Conventional wisdom is that we should change them monthly....

How Heating with Gas Produces Harmful Water

Did you know that our search for more efficient, more earth friendly gas heating can harm the environment?...

Making a Wise Investment

Many homeowners would not consider their home heating and air conditioning system an INVESTMENT! Understandable....

Why Are Maintenance Programs Important

Besides a home or a vehicle, an HVAC system can be one of the most expensive purchases a homeowner makes....

Could Your Air Quality Be Improved

Airflow is critical for an HVAC system but may not be immediately recognized if your HVAC contractor and you do not address it directly....

Why It’s Important to Check Your Air Filter

This truly is one of the easiest and most important maintenance tasks for a homeowner to perform....

Lifespan of your HVAC System

This truly is one of the easiest and most important maintenance tasks for a homeowner to perform....

Which Seasons Are The Toughest on Your HVAC System

Summer and winter are the most stressing seasons for any heating and air conditioning system....

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Recently Completed Jobs

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Charlottesville, VA

We installed a Daikin Aurora Series maximum heat capability heat pump. We placed it in a corner to maximize wall space for art, TVs, etc and we also hid the outdoor unit behind some bushes to minimize the visual impact.

Charlottesville, VA

We discussed the options for humidification and selected a steam humidifier to best meet their desired comfort. We installed the new Aprilaire Model 800 to their system with the necessary water, electric and drain connections and then set the system ...

Earlysville, VA

Walt opted to replace this system with a 2 ton Ruud heat pump system. We were able to work with much of the existing ductwork to set the new equipment. We made sure that he has two condensate safeties to prevent any damage to the finished space nearb...

Before & After

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Earlysville, VA

We found a faulty auxiliary heat kit during a winter tune-up. In this instance, the diagnosis and replacement was straightforward. To diagnose, the amp draw of the electric heat was not correct. And a visual inspection confirmed that the wire coil wa...

Charlottesville, VA

Clean outdoor coils transfer heat more efficiently, which means your system operates more efficiently. When your coils are clogged with pollen, dirt, leaves, and grass, they cannot efficiently cool or heat your home. But they can be cleaned and retur...

Charlottesville, VA

We replaced a 28 year old Trane heat pump system that had a modified zoning system with a modern, true variable speed (indoor and outdoor) American Standard heat pump system. We matched this digital system to a digital comfort control that delivered ...

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