When it comes to air conditioning, the higher your thermostat, the lower your energy consumption will be. However, even if your thermostat is set to a high temperature, it can waste energy if it gets a false temperature reading. This can happen if your thermostat is near appliances that give off heat. Make you don’t… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Energy-Saving Tips
Energy Tip: Do Ceiling Fans Cool Down Rooms?
At Wentzel’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Sarasota, Florida, we are pleased to bring you tips to help you save energy. Did You Know? Ceiling fans don’t cool rooms. They cool people. So running a ceiling fan in an empty room is a waste of energy. As a fan circulates air inside a room, you… Continue Reading
Change Your AC Air Filter – Top 6 Reasons Why
Change Your AC Air Filter Every Month to Prevent AC Repair A dirty AC air filter is the #1 reason for HVAC system failure and costly AC repair. A dirty filter restricts the air flow into your HVAC systems air handler. This restricted air flow places additional strain on the air handler fan motor and could, over… Continue Reading
Old School Cooling Tips for Your Florida Home
One hundred years ago homeowners in Sarasota and Bradenton didn’t have air conditioning, and yet they survived our hot and humid summer months. The secret to their success was smart home design. Those big wrap-around porches were for more than relaxing with a glass of iced tea. The big overhang kept the glaring sun from streaming… Continue Reading
Air Ducts – Out of Sight and Out of Mind
We often forget about our heating and air conditioning system’s network of air duct tubes, simply because we don’t see them! Located in crawl spaces, attics and behind walls, the air ducts are one of the most important elements of your heating and air conditioning system. Leaking ducts in unconditioned areas such as attics or… Continue Reading
Easy Test for Air Leaks in the Home
Residents of Sarasota and Bradenton can save money by ensuring there are no air leaks in their homes. Air leaks vent your heated or cooled air outside, wasting money. Leaks also allow cold or hot outdoor air to enter your comfortable climate controlled home, wasting energy by causing your heating and air conditioning systems to… Continue Reading
Low Cost Tips to Lower Heating Costs
Fortunately, most winters here on Florida’s Gulf Coast are very mild, which is why so many people choose to vacation and retire here, but we do get our share of freezing nights and cold days even in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Here are several simple and low-cost tips that will help reduce your winter heating… Continue Reading
How to Reduce Energy Costs in Hot Climates
Hot, humid summers in Florida mean higher electric bills as residents in Sarasota and Bradenton turn on their air conditioners to create a pleasant indoor refuge from the heat outdoors. There are a number of easy ways to reduce energy costs in the summertime. These include: Purchase a high-efficiency air conditioning unit with a SEER rating… Continue Reading
Mold Prevention
Mold can be a pesky problem here in the Gulf Coast of Florida. Many people believe mold occurs only when water enters the home, such as during a flood or when plumbing fails. However, mold growth can occur without obvious leaks or flooding, as long as the relative humidity of the air is high. Mold is… Continue Reading