Living in Southwest Florida, you know about the heat, humidity and thermostat tips. During the summer months, the conditions outside can be downright oppressive—not to mention, expensive, and getting more costly. Florida Power and Light, which serves millions of households across the Sunshine State, has proposed a series of rate hikes that would have its …
HVAC Cooling: If you’ve ever experienced a summer in Southwest Florida, you know all too well that having a fully-functioning air conditioning unit is a must. An unexpected problem with your home’s cooling system such as inconsistent HVAC cooling can lead to big problems when you’re battling the extreme heat of one of the nation’s …
Air Purifiers Help Keep Your Home Clean and Safe Everyone is worried about this whole thing with the coronavirus so it’s time to keep your home clean and safe, and here in SWFL we certainly have a high number of older people who are considered to be the most vulnerable population for any kind of …
Maintaining Your HVAC System You take your vitamins and eat your greens. You get enough rest and use hand sanitizer. You’ve taken every reasonable measure to prevent COVID-19, and with it, the common cold and flu. Now things have opened back up, including your workplace. What can you do to make sure your business is …
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 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 …
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 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 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 …
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 …