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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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The 4 Most Common Allergens in Florida

The 4 Most Common Allergens in Florida

If you are living in Florida right now and you have seasonal allergies chances are yours are going haywire.   Wondering what’s in our air that is irritating your eyes and nose? Let’s take a look at Southwest Florida’s top 4 allergens we all face daily. Mold Let’s face it, we live in a moist humid environment. It’s ripe for mold and mildew to form. This toxic form of fungus has over a thousand varieties. For allergy sufferers, it can…

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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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Maybe It’s Not Your AC!

Maybe It’s Not Your AC!

Are your energy bills adding up to more than you would like or expect? Did you give your AC unit the 3rd degree thinking it was the culprit? – If you already had your unit checked and found it to be sound and in good condition you may want to check out a couple of other possible options. Duct Work – This is the number one issue most homes face when it comes to improper cooling. Leaking ductwork not only…

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Florida – Life Before Air Conditioning

Florida – Life Before Air Conditioning

It’s difficult to imagine that people lived here in the tropical atmosphere of Southwest Florida before there was such a thing as air conditioning. The truth is, we all are quite spoiled these days. While it may be 98 degrees outside with 75% humidity, we move quickly from our air-conditioned vehicles right on into our cool comfortable homes or well-chilled businesses. We do not have to roast. Back in the old days, this wasn’t the case at all. If you…

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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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Interesting Tidbits You May Not Know About Air Conditioning

Interesting Tidbits You May Not Know About Air Conditioning

If you wanted to buy an in-window air conditioner back during the 1940s, you’d have to fork out approximately $350. With the dollar value back then that is nearly $3,500 in 2018 terms! The first commercial use of air conditioning was in movie theaters. Theater owners wanted to be able to draw a crowd in hotter summer months back in 1917. Most homeowners did not have cooling units and it was an extra incentive that worked! Theater owners got their…

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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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