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
Did You Know? Air Conditioning in Ancient Times!
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
Wentzel’s HVAC Ribbon Cutting at Our New Location in Sarasota!
Sarasota, FL – The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce will be visiting Wentzel’s Heating and Air Conditioning for a Ribbon Cutting at our new location! Please join us to celebrate and see our new site at 5734 Swift Road, Sarasota, Florida. DATE: December 4, 2012 TIME: 8:00 a.m. RSVP: Please RSVP to [email protected] by November 30,… Continue Reading
How Does Air Conditioning Work? Part II
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
How Does Air Conditioning Work? Part I
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
Wentzel’s Attends HVAC Champions Tour of the Goodman/Amana Factory.
October 24th- October 26th Teddy and Cindy Wentzel, owners of Wentzel’s Heating and Air in Sarasota, went to Houston, Texas for the Goodman/Amana HVAC Champions Tour. The 3 day tour at the Houston, Headquarters of the Goodman/Amana Manufacturing Company included business meetings and trade shows to gain knowledge of the newest high efficiency products. While in Texas,… Continue Reading
Wentzel’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Receives Two Awards from Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
Wentzel’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Awarded Hiring Our Neighbors and Investing in the Future by The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Business SARASOTA, Fla. (11/12/12) – Wentzel’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is the recipient of Hiring our Neighbors and Investing in the Future award from the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce… Continue Reading
Foods that Warm You Up
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
Gratitude for Veterans from Wentzel’s Heating & Air in Sarasota
At Wentzel’s Heating & Air in Sarasota, Florida, we want to take a moment to thank all our Veterans for their service to our great country. FacebookTwitterGoogle+LinkedIn Continue Reading
Does Ice Cream Cool You Down?
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
Foods that Cool You Down
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
Energy Tips: Why is it called an “Air Conditioner” and not an “Air Cooler?”
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
Energy Tip: Is Using a Space Heater Better Than Heating the Whole House?
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
Who is More Energy Efficient? You or Your Dishwasher?
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
Energy Tip: What’s Your Window Wearing?
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
Energy Tip: Should You Turn Off Lights if You’re Coming Right Back?
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
Energy Tip: Does Cranking Your Thermostat Make the Air Come on Faster?
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
Energy Tip: What’s Near Your Thermostat?
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
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
Wentzel’s Joins Manatee Chamber of Commerce
Wentzel’s Heating and Air Conditioning Joins the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber’s Better Business Council. Wentzel’s serves customers throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties so it is natural for us to want to support both chambers of commerce. Wentzel’s is happy to provide free estimates on Replacement A/C Systems so you can compare and… Continue Reading