Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Hurricane Season Here in Southwest Florida we know that there are many people who come to live here from other places. In a lot of those places they never had to worry about hurricanes. So as we go into the peak of our hurricane season, which is really from August …
Ways to Lower Humidity in Your Home
Looking for ways to lower humidity in your home? Here in Southwest Florida the two biggest complaints people tend to have are that it’s too hot and it’s too humid. Humidity often makes the heat feel even more uncomfortable. But not only is it uncomfortable, it makes your air conditioner work harder to cool the …
10 Reasons Your Air Flow is Low
10 Reasons Your Air Flow is Low Welcome to summer in Southwest Florida! Wow, it’s already been a really hot one, and judging by the number of repair calls we’ve been getting, it is absolutely taxing people’s air conditioning systems. If your air flow is low, there are a number of possible reasons. We are …
HVAC Tips for High Ceilings
HVAC Tips for High Ceilings We really love our beautiful vaulted ceilings here in Southwest Florida. There’s something very elegant about the spaciousness a soaring ceiling provides by opening up a room. However, a high ceiling that is four-feet or more above the standard 8-foot ceiling height alters the air-flow dynamics in your home, which …
Indoor Air Quality: Now More Important Than Ever
Indoor Air Quality, More Important Than Ever Due to the global pandemic, many of us here in SWFL are spending more time than ever inside the house. The problem with that is how poor the indoor air quality is in most homes. According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) statistics, indoor air quality is quite often …
Freon Phased Out in 2020, Now What?
Freon Phased Out? Now What? Freon or R-22 was the standard refrigerant in air conditioners for many years. Refrigerant is the component that cools the air in your HVAC system before it is circulated throughout your home. However, as of Jan. 1, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) no longer allows it to be manufactured …
AC Care – An Ounce of Prevention is Worth the Peace of Mind
AC Care – An Ounce of Prevention is Worth the Peace of Mind Let’s talk about AC care. What is the price of peace of mind, cost savings, cleaner air, and increased comfort? At Wayne Martin & Son Air Conditioning it’s as little as $150 a year for a yearly HVAC maintenance contract! Think about …
Using Your Heater for the First Time of the Season
Using Your Heater for the First Time of the Season We woke up this morning and had to wear a sweater for the first time this season! In the past few days it has finally gotten cold enough here in Southwest Florida to force most of us to turn on our heater for the first …
We Have Your Allergy Relief Solution!
Allergy relief is here! Ah, it’s Fall here in Southwest Florida, the time when residents and snowbirds alike can start looking forward to slightly cooler and drier weather. Unfortunately, if you are one of the 40 million people in the U.S. who suffer from fall allergies, this time of year can be really hard to …
Snowbird HVAC Inspection Tips
We want to be the first to welcome our snowbird customers back to Southwest Florida! When you first get back to your second home, there are several maintenance steps you should take with your air conditioner in the first week to ensure your HVAC unit is in tip top shape and ready to get you …