Thermostat Tips For When You Are Away

Thermostat Tips For When You Are Away, Fort Myers, FL

Living in Southwest Florida, you know about the heat and humidity. 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 customers paying …

5 Problems That Cause Inconsistent 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 can lead to big problems when you’re battling the extreme heat of one of the nation’s southernmost states. And this is shaping up …

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Maintaining Your HVAC System to Prevent Airborne Illness

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 safe for both your …

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 room, and high levels of humidity are bad for …

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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. We are here for all of your HVAC repair needs, but we thought we’d give you a few things to look at …

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Air Purifiers Help Keep Your Home Clean and Safe

Everyone is worried about this whole thing with the coronavirus, 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 virus-based health issues. What’s that got to do with an air conditioning company? Well, given that we know you …

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Freon Phased Out in 2020, 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 in the United States or …

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth the Peace of Mind

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 it, your air conditioning unit cost you thousands of dollars when you had it installed. Isn’t it worth …

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 time in many months. And if you turned it on …

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We Have Your Allergy Relief Solution!

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 suffer through. One of …