Most people never consider clearing their vents. The problem is they back up with the lint that is not trapped in the dryer lint filter. This can cause a very real potential fire hazard. It can also make your drying times run longer and longer till it becomes unable to really dry your clothes at all forcing you to repeat cycles and waste money on electricity. While you can have a company come to clean your vents and it is…
Space heaters are wonderful this time of year. It’s cold in Florida, we aren’t used to it. Turning on a whole house heater isn’t always necessary. A good space heater is often the best answer, but as many of us are not used to using a heater at all so we wanted to keep you safe and just review a couple of “hot tips” to keep you warm and cozy as well as safe this winter season in Southwest Florida….
There is no denying that replacing or installing a brand new air conditioner is a large expense for any homeowner. The larger the home the larger the unit. The price goes up accordingly. While the replacement of your system is a must at some point, most central air units have a lifespan of around 10 to 15 years. This lifespan can be altered in either direction depending on how well the system is maintained. Keeping your air conditioning maintenance on…
Looking for ways to boost your home’s value? Basic home maintenance top your list. Keeping records of each service appointment is a valuable asset when it comes time to sell your home, not just for your AC system but for any appliance as well. Semi-annual HVAC maintenance key to maximizing optimal performance for enjoying home comfort as well as reaping the benefits of energy efficiency. Whether you are planning on selling your home in the near future or not, here…
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…
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…
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…
You would think that AC is AC. It would work the same no matter where you lived. This is only partly true. Florida, after all, is the sunshine state. The sun, a giant gassy ball of fire, heats us up year long and that puts more of a demand on your air conditioning unit than most other parts of the country. All Day Air Cooling and Heating have some tips to make sure your unit lasts as long as possible…
Is it just us or does it seem more humid than ever before? As we got ready to head out to see clients today all it took was a few minutes loading the vans before we noticed we were covered in a light dew only partly seemed to be sweat. The air is heavy with moisture and that makes it feel even hotter than it actually is here in Southwest Florida. August is one of the warmest times of the…
While replacing your AC unit at some point in time is unavoidable the typical life of a unit is 10-15 years. It can easily lean more towards 15 if properly taken care of from the start. Keeping your air conditioning system functioning properly takes very little effort on the part of the homeowner can be done quite simply. We have listed out ten ways to extend the life of your central air conditioner. Install your outdoor unit in the shade…