Smart devices are a great way to reduce energy costs, increase efficiency, and allow you to manage your home even when you are not there. This can come in handy, especially during summer vacations, when you don’t want to worry about if you left the garage door open or if the AC is using up… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Energy-Saving Tips
The Importance of Insulation
Many people believe that insulation is meant to keep their house warm during the winter, but it is actually the most effective days to keep a home cool during the summer months. Insulation keeps the cooler air inside your home and the hot, humid air outside. Imagine if all the air conditioning you were using… Continue Reading
Electrical Storm Safety
Harsh summer storms can intensify electrical hazards in and around your home. Stay safe before, during, and after the storm with these tips Before the Storm: Go inside! A home or building is the safest place, but if that is not available, a car with all the windows closed will keep you safe. If you… Continue Reading
Summer Savings Start at Home
As all Floridians know, cranking up the AC during the summer feels great… until you get your electrical bill. Between extreme temperatures and more people being at home during the day, summer comforts can come at a high price. Here are a few things you can change around the house to reduce your energy bill.… Continue Reading
When to Use a Ductless System
Wentzel’s is proud to offer and install mini split ductless air conditioning systems. Ductless systems offer a way to cool rooms, homes, and offices without the bulk of a traditional system or noise of a window unit. Benefits of Ductless (Mini-Split Systems) Efficient: Without the ducts, the unit is only trying to cool one area… Continue Reading
Ring in Spring…with Home Maintence Tips!
Spring cleaning goes deeper than clearing out the closet! Spring is also a great time to check the exterior of your home and prepare for Service the Air Conditioning System Avoid a costly AC Repair! Wentzel’s Heating & Air is happy to inspect and service the AC unit to ensure it is working efficiently. An… Continue Reading
Why You Should Never Use Emergency Heat (unless you absolutely have to)
Before you touch that Emergency Heat setting on your thermostat, read this! The Emergency Heat or Auxiliary Heat setting is the second stage of your heating system that is used when the temperature is too low for the heat pump to be able to remove heat from outside, typically below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Your heating… Continue Reading
Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights without Overwhelming your System
Spread out the lights on different electrical outlets One of the easiest ways to avoid overloading your system is to spread your lights into different outlets and different circuits. The more power being drawn from a single spot, the more strain it can put on the system. Even if you have the outlet space, remember… Continue Reading
What’s Hot in Today’s Heating Systems
Wentzel’s knows that keeping a home warm goes beyond your home’s heating system. New innovations have brought heating luxuries into the homes of many. Tankless Water Heaters Want to heat your water in a fraction of the time? It may be time to upgrade to a tankless water heater. This former rarity is now a… Continue Reading
What’s Trending in Electrical
Wentzel’s prides itself on keeping our clients informed on up-and-coming trends and potential long-term investments in all the services we provide. Electric Vehicle In-Home Charging All signs point to a spike in EV chargers to accompany the growth in sales of electric vehicles. The number of electric cars on the road is expected to quadruple… Continue Reading
Choose the Right Insulation
Wentzel’s professionally installs batt insulation, blown in insulation, and spray foam insulation. While we are happy to help you in making a final decision on what best suits your hope, we want you to have an informed opinion as well. To understand what type of insulation is best for your home or commercial building, take… Continue Reading
Air Conditioner Freezing During Summer
As you are cooling down, your air conditioner may cool too much and actually freeze. During summer, we use out air conditioning more than at any other point in the year and it can easily tax the system. AC Freezing should not be taken lightly because it can lead to poor function of the unit… Continue Reading
Insulate Yourself from the Heat (and high bills)
With summer just around the corner, now is a great time to check to see if your home is properly insulated. Without proper insulation, homes are more heavily impacted by extreme temperatures. Heated or cooled air can escape the home if the heat transfer is not slowed by insulation. First, if you live in a… Continue Reading
Why Duct Cleaning is Important in Sarasota Florida
We strongly recommend any home that has ductwork (which is almost every home) schedule regular air duct cleaning services with a Wentzel’s professional. It is recommended that most homes need this done every few years, so if you’ve never had duct cleaning done, you’re almost certainly overdue for it! 5 Reasons Why Air Duct Cleaning… Continue Reading
Florida Seasons and How They Affect Your Heating and Cooling System
Even though it is mostly sunny in Sarasota Florida, we do have seasons. Most of Florida is a humid subtropical climate, but South Florida has a tropical savanna climate. It is important to understand the differences in each season and how they affect your A/C unit, heating unit, and your wallet. Not all seasons are… Continue Reading
Understanding Different Types of Insulation
Choosing the best type of insulation for your home or commercial building can be a real challenge, but the goal is always the same. An even layer of insulation that completely fills every space between the framing. Front to back, top to bottom and every little nook and cranny in between. Wentzel’s Insulation offers 3… Continue Reading
Does the Quality of Your Air Filter Matter
Most of us don’t change the air filters in our ac system as frequently as we’re supposed to. “Generally, most 1” air filters should be replaced at least every 2-3 months. Larger filters can last up to 12 months.” Instead, we go several months at a time and only replace the filter whenever we start… Continue Reading
Holiday Electrical Safety Tips
As the holidays draw near, many people will begin bringing out their Christmas lights and icicles hidden in storage units to hang them up in celebration of the holidays. Perhaps you are this year’s host of the annual dinner or having a Christmas sleepover with the entire family. Remember, no matter what celebrations you will… Continue Reading
Spray Insulation in Sarasota Florida
In modern homes today, insulation inside the walls is a given. After all, it’s a necessity for energy efficiency and is required by building codes. In the early 1950’s, however, insulation was expensive, options were limited, and it was not a requirement or even an expectation that the walls would be insulated. Insulation was considered… Continue Reading
Fall AC Tune Up in Sarasota Florida
There’s a distinct crispness to the breeze that we all know too well, and beyond the faint scent of the salty sea, the sun is still warm enough to wear short sleeves. It must be fall in Sarasota Florida! Your air conditioning unit has made it through one heck of a season this year and… Continue Reading