Your air conditioning unit is likely the most expensive appliance in your home. They are touted to have a life of 10-15 years, but that is only if you do your maintenance and repairs on a normally scheduled basis. Leaving your AC to keep on trudging through working on its own without any assistance is asking for problems down the road. That’s like driving your car around, never getting an oil change, swapping out air filters, or having it checked…
Unlike many areas of the country, here in Southwest Florida, we rely on our air conditioning systems to work year-round. We have grown so dependent on these machines for comfort we just expect that as soon as we flip a switch, they will come on and start cooling our homes and offices down for us. But what if suddenly they stop working? You may find yourself perplexed “Why won’t my AC work?” You have come to the right page for…
If the insulation in your home is getting old it can begin to become less efficient. Old insulation can affect the comfort level of your living space as well as the health of you and your family. Let us guide you in recognizing the signs that it may be time to have your insulation replaced. DRAFTY SPACES: Drafts are an issue in both summer and winter as they allow the conditioned air (heated or cooled) to escape. While a slight…
One of the most beneficial recent advancements in home cooling and heating systems is the addition of humidity control, in addition to temperature control, too many modern thermostats. But why is proper humidity in your home so important? Some of the benefits of proper humidity include: Improves indoor air quality Improves the condition of your skin, eyes, and sinuses You and your loved ones will be ill less frequently Improves concentration Moisture in the air prevents and soothes sore throats…
Not all thermostats are not created equal. The fact is that some are far better than others. Some considerations need to be made when planning your home’s temperature control features because your family deserves to be comfortable in your home in Southwest Florida, year-round. What to look for when shopping for a programmable thermostat Ease of use – No one likes to feel outsmarted by their appliances. Your chosen thermostat should be powerful enough to provide you with the ideal…
To most of us, we just accept that our air conditioning unit cools the home but how many of us really understand how it works? This life-changing invention revolutionized the way we all live, especially here in Florida. Before the air conditioning, life here was very different, especially in the summer months. Air conditioners work by the same principles as refrigerators. There are two main components in the system, the condensing coil, and the evaporating coil, and the way in…
For most of us, especially here in Southwest Florida, the warmth of Summer can become an issue for your home. The blazing heat bares down and while we can duck inside for shelter your home bears the heat day after day only resting at night when the sun goes down. Your Air Conditioning Making sure your home’s air conditioning is running for the majority of the summer months is important, even if it’s set on a higher number. The reason…
As Floridians in 2019, we rejoice in our ability to instantly cool our homes. This powerful technology keeps us cool and comfortable even on the hottest summer days. Without AC the heat can really get to us on a physical level. Air Conditioning Reduces Heat-Induced Illness Along with a hot tropical environment comes the increased likelihood of heat-related sickness. This can include dehydration, asthma attacks, and even sun poisoning or heat stroke. Severe heat has also been shown to affect…
One might glance at the title of this article and think we wrote it just for SEO purposes but the truth is AC is not simply AC everywhere you live. There are actually special considerations those living in Florida have to make. We call Florida the sunshine state for a reason. Though we have warm tropical breezes that blow in off the Gulf of Mexico we are closer to the equator than any other U.S. state. That means the sun…
Staying cool in Florida during the hottest summer months can be tough. It can spike your electric bill sending you into a state of disbelief when you open the envelope and see your total. You don’t have to go broke keeping cool. Let the experts at All Day Air Cooling and Heating pass along some useful ideas. 1. Open the windows whenever you can. Southwest Florida tends to stay pretty hot year-round and particularly in the summer, but homeowners can…