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
Many homeowners like to work on DIY projects in their home. You save money; it is more flexible, and you get to show off your handy work. Some projects require professional assistance, and can even be dangerous if you attempt them yourself. This applies especially to electrical work, even the most experienced DIY electrician should… Continue Reading
Imagine if you could cut the cost of your energy bill by 30% – 50% per year, reduce air and moisture infiltration-resulting in a more consistent and comfortable air temperature, AND reduce dust and pollen. What if you could add structural strength to your building, reduce the likelihood of mold, reduce noise, ice damage and… Continue Reading
How can I lower my utility bill? Lower utility bills? Why would a customer be asking a Wentzel’s Heating and Cooling Pro how to lower their electrical bills? Well, we hear that question just about every time we go into a customer’s home. The utility bill from the last month arrives and reminds us of… Continue Reading
Have you scheduled your annual HVAC system maintenance yet? Don’t just shrug off the task, it’s more important than you think. Living in Sarasota Florida, the last thing you want is for your HVAC system to quit on you. Once you learn the importance of annual system maintenance, you will never put it off again.… Continue Reading
Insulation. It’s imperative. In fact, ineffective insulation can cause a myriad of problems on the temperature and air quality of your home or office space. Without it, our energy bills would be, well… through the roof (pardon the pun). How do you know, though, when it’s time to purchase insulation for the first time or… 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
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
Your air conditioning unit does a lot more than cool the air around you. Air conditioning not only lowers the air temperature, but also lowers the humidity, making the air more comfortable for you at any temperature. In addition, air conditioning truly “conditions” your air by removing dust and dirt as the air is drawn… Continue Reading
At Wentzel’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Sarasota, Florida, we are pleased to bring you tips to help you save energy. Do Space Heaters Help Your Heating Bill? Do you think you can save energy by using an electric room or space heater instead of heating the whole house? Unfortunately, this is not the case.… Continue Reading
At Wentzel’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Sarasota, Florida, we are pleased to pass along energy-saving tips to help you save energy and expense. Energy Myth: Washing by Hand Many of us think that washing our dishes the old fashioned way (by hand) saves on energy costs. However, since we tend to use more hot… Continue Reading
At Wentzel’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Sarasota, Florida, we are pleased to pass along energy-saving tips to help you cut costs. Did You Know? Many of us know that insulated curtains and shades can save energy costs in cold climates. However, we forget their benefits in a hot climate. Using eco-efficient curtains and shades… Continue Reading
At Wentzel’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Sarasota, Florida, we are pleased to bring you energy-saving tips. Going outside for a few minutes? Turn off lights. Do you think it’s better to leave a light on rather than turn it on and off again? If you do, then you are not alone. However, turning lights… Continue Reading
At Wentzel’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Sarasota, Florida, we are pleased to bring you energy-saving tips. Can you make the air come on faster? When you walk into a hot house, it’s very tempting to turn down your thermostat very, very low with the hope of getting the air cooler faster. However, turning your… Continue Reading