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Is It Really Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?

Is It Really Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?

It’s Time To Replace Your Air Conditioner. No one likes to hear this news. Homeowners and landlords alike dread the day. Yet it comes for everyone eventually. AC units are made to last ten to fifteen years tops. The fifteen is the high end given that your unit has spent its life in optimal conditions. Unfortunately, our extreme Florida weather and salty corrosive environment are less than optimal for anything made of metal no matter how well you power coat…

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Does Your Air Conditioning Smell Mildewy Fort Myers?

Does Your Air Conditioning Smell Mildewy Fort Myers?

If you turn on your AC and smell a hint of mold/mildew its time to inspect your HVAC system. Mold is one of the top allergens and in some cases can even be toxic to you and your pets. If there is mold or mildew in your system, it is blowing all over your home, spreading. It’s time to learn how to stop it and save your health. Possible sources: There are three top culprits when it comes to that…

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Does Your Home Seem Dusty? – It Might Be Your Duct Work.

Does Your Home Seem Dusty? – It Might Be Your Duct Work.

We live in a tropical moist climate here in Southwest Florida. It would seem that dust would remain at a minimum. Yet many homes even here in Southwest Florida seem to have the endless chore of dusting. You clean and only a day or so later, the dust is back, beckoning you to get out the Lemon Pledge once again. It doesn’t have to always be this way! It is very likely that your HVAC system is part of the…

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Air Circulation and Red Tide / Blue Green Algae

Air Circulation and Red Tide / Blue Green Algae

The news is spreading that not only are Red Tide and Blue Green Algae a danger in and around the water but also inland further in the very air we breathe. As air blows across the surface of the Gulf, it carries with it aerosol nanoparticles of both the cyanotoxin (from the blue-green algae) and the brevetoxin (from the Red Tide) as well as organophosphates (fertilizer and pesticide runoff). All three of these are toxic and the organophosphate is a…

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The Dangers of Old Clogged Air Filters

The Dangers of Old Clogged Air Filters

Many of us don’t really think about our air conditioning units. Air filters need to be changed regularly to ensure that you are living and breathing in clean air. The slide in filters removes dust, dirt, dander, debris, and pollution. They help with allergies and keep your home smelling fresh. Having a dirty air conditioning filter not only reduces your air quality, but it also restricts the flow of the air making your unit work harder than it should need…

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What Does Consumer Reports Have to Say About Saving Money on Your Utility Bill Southwest, Florida.

What Does Consumer Reports Have to Say About Saving Money on Your Utility Bill Southwest, Florida.

Installing the right central air conditioning unit for your space and setting it correctly can save money on your monthly energy bill. Here in Florida, our FPL bill skyrockets during the summer because we all crank down the temperature in an effort to beat the heat. What everyone deems comfortable is different. This can cause family arguments and problems over where to leave the setting. It may take some compromise but keep in mind that its worth it as you…

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Tips to Help You Buy a New Air Conditioner

Tips to Help You Buy a New Air Conditioner

When your AC suddenly goes out, it is almost always at the worst time. An unexpected and unwanted expense. It can be stressful. At All Day Air, our goal is to remove the stress and replace it with knowledge. Here are a few tips to help you know what to look for when buying a new air conditioning unit. #1 Don’t over pay. This may seem like common sense, but if you have no idea what you need, its very…

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Do Tropical Storms and Hurricanes Pose a Danger to my Air Conditioner?

Do Tropical Storms and Hurricanes Pose a Danger to my Air Conditioner?

Before last years mess with Hurricane Irma, I think many of us Floridians had become rather complacent when it came to storms. It had been a number of years since the last one that did any real damage to the area. The amount of rain and flooding we experienced in areas of Southwest Florida was astounding. It flooded streets, homes, and caused a great deal of destruction. We are now starting back to the beginning of summer storm season. We get…

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Is Your Thermostat in the Wrong Place?

Is Your Thermostat in the Wrong Place?

This may seem like an odd question at first, after all, so long as the thermostat is in the house and on an interior wall it’s fine, right? Wrong actually. Though it may seem random, the placement of your thermostat as decided by your professional HVAC technician is actually strategically chosen and located. Some common mistakes homeowners make when installing on their own. Placing the thermostat in the kitchen – kitchen temperatures vary more than any other area of the…

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Why Get an HVAC Maintenance Plan?

Why Get an HVAC Maintenance Plan?

Set it and forget it Regular inspections are important if you hope to keep your unit for a good long time. Maintenance plans include inspections so you don’t have to worry about forgetting to call and schedule. Your warranty could be invalidated if the system hasn’t been inspected regularly. Inspections help spot minor issues before they become big money devouring problems. Efficiency Matters If your system needs repair it will work harder to regulate the temperature for you. The system…

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