It’s common to think of your home as just an independent structure, placed on a beautiful lot; however, your home is an interactive, multi-component system. Each component influences the performance of the entire system. Good insulation and air sealing can help your home become more energy efficient. With that comes the homes ventilation system which… Continue Reading
Static crackled on the radio, as the obliterating voice of the newscaster was shouting “Check your battery and flashlight supply and gather candles. Make sure you have plenty of canned goods and water. Board-up all of your windows, get fuel, and get out of here!” It was only 2:00 in the afternoon, but this hair-raising… Continue Reading
When you work as long and hard as we do in this business, we spend just about every day discussing HVAC. That being said, sometimes “talking shop” can get downright stuffy! So, we thought we’d have a little fun, a little play on words, and some blasts-from-the-past to chill to, snuggle to, clean your house… Continue Reading
My grandmother used to tell me that you needed to tie a string around your finger in order to not forget things as a child. No wonder I grew up to be a master at list-making. My Google calendar is my best friend and I never return library books late. However, to quote the wise… Continue Reading
Holidays, holly, hot chocolate and HEALTH? Tis’ true. December is not typically a time that we focus on our physical health (that’s January’s job), but in the world of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), December is the perfect time to examine the health of our homes. Hey, we’re spending most of our time there… Continue Reading
Professional AC repairs and maintenance can lengthen the life of your air conditioner. For best performance, air quality and comfort, it’s important to have your AC system serviced regularly. In most cases, an AC maintenance contract with a reputable company will keep your AC healthy for years to come. However, if you are DIY-er, there… Continue Reading
Now that summer has arrived in Sarasota, many homeowners need their AC system to keep up with the intense heat and humidity of Southwest Florida. Below are tips to help you prevent air conditioning repair and replacement. Tips to Prevent Air Conditioning Repair Start out right. First and foremost, make sure your AC is installed… Continue Reading
In the 1700s, Benjamin Franklin and John Hadley officially discovered that the evaporation of any liquid has a cooling effect. In 1902, Willis Carrier invented the first modern air conditioner in Buffalo, NY. His “Apparatus for Treating Air” was created specifically for a lithograph and publishing company. When other companies grew interested, he established the… Continue Reading
The basic concept behind air conditioning (turning liquid into gas and back again) was implemented in ancient times. In Ancient Egypt, water trickled down reeds hung in windows. As this water evaporated, it cooled the air blowing into the window. In Ancient Rome, water from aqueducts circulated through walls to cool houses. In Medieval Persia,… Continue Reading
Sarasota, Florida – Your central air conditioner has three major parts: compressor, condenser, and evaporator. Compressor Your central air conditioner’s compound chemicals (refrigerant gas) start at the compressor as a cool, low-pressure gas. By compressing the gas, the compressor increases its energy and temperature. As a result, hot gas flows from the compressor to the… Continue Reading
Sarasota, Florida – Air Conditioners don’t actually chill the air in your home. Instead, they move the hot air out of your home. Air conditioners take advantage of the following law. When liquid converts to gas, it absorbs heat. Then, as gas cools, it changes back to liquid, and the process starts all over again.… Continue Reading
When you’re feeling chilly, it can be helpful to eat foods that are thermogenic (produce heat). Cinnamon Cinnamon is perfect in hot cider on a cold night. Cinnamon helps to dry dampness in your body and boosts your metabolism which generates heat. If you’re suffering from poor circulation and often feel cold, cinnamon may be… Continue Reading
Ice cream and hot weather go together, right? During Sarasota’s summers, we see plenty of people enjoying an ice cream cone while wandering around St. Armand’s Circle. However, ice cream will only make you feel cooler briefly before leaving you hotter than ever. As your body digests and stores your ice cream calories, your body… Continue Reading
Did you know that certain foods can make you feel cooler? What you’re eating and drinking can have a direct impact on your body temperature. So, if you’re feeling hot after a day at Siesta Beach or after a jog in a Sarasota park, you may want to eat some cooling foods before you turn… Continue Reading