Due to the global pandemic, many of us here in SWFL are spending more time than ever in the house. The problem with that is how poor the indoor air quality is in most houses. According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) statistics, indoor air quality is quite often five times more polluted than the air …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
It’s been way more than 10-years, and you’ve started to notice that your ac is not really doing the job anymore. You’ve kept it diligently maintained, but it’s still past it’s warranty stage and you’ve noticed a little uptick in your electricity bill lately. So you know, it’s probably time to think about replacing it …
Here in Southwest Florida, we have an issue with humidity and wetness, which, in combination, can cause mold in your home. That’s one of the reasons the most common question we get asked about is air conditioner leaks. In general, AC leaks are the cause of about 90% of the calls air conditioning companies, like …
It’s May, the beginning of summer here in Southwest Florida, which is the beginning of stormy season. Our wonderful daily afternoon thunderstorms that keep our gardens so green, are also a source of frequent power outages. It usually only goes out for a little while and then comes back on, but sometimes when that happens, …
As we move toward the hot summer months, you need to make sure you have a maintenance contract with us! At Wayne Martin and Son, we offer annual A/C maintenance contracts to keep your air conditioning unit running as efficiently as possible. The contract includes regular maintenance (cleaning the drain lines, filters and coils) twice …
Here in Southwest Florida, this is such a wonderful time of the year! No wonder the snowbirds flock to us during these wonderful winter months, when the sun is shining but humidity is down and you can even have the windows open to let in a breeze. Soon though, you’ll be using your air conditioner …