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Naples Daily News features Shorty’s 50 Years at Conditioned Air

August 6th, 2018

Our friends at Naples Daily News did a nice feature on Shorty’s 50th celebration here at Conditioned Air. Read more here

The Life of “Shorty”

July 24th, 2018

Today marks a big milestone in the life of William “Shorty” Sander, our longtime service professional and Field Supervisor. Longtime does not do it justice as today is Shorty’s 50^th anniversary with Conditioned Air. Yes, five zero, 50. He came to work on July 24, 1968 when CAC had only 12 people. 50 years of loyalty to the people of Conditioned Air, our customers and clients all over southwest Florida and the industry and profession he loves. What a landmark day in Shorty’s life and fortunately for all of us, our lives as well.

Shorty is part of the foundation and fabric that is Conditioned Air and his contribution to the lives of people here and the people we serve cannot be overstated.

Congratulations Shorty!!

The right conditions for succession

July 3rd, 2018

Read the story from the Business Observer here

Conditioned Air ups Tim Dupre to CEO

June 13th, 2018

Conditioned Air promoted Tim Dupre to the position of president and chief executive officer today. Dupre will assume CEO responsibilities from longtime Conditioned Air CEO and partner Theo Etzel, III, who will take on the role of chairman. A 20-year veteran at Conditioned Air, Dupre joined the company after high school and worked his way up through the firm. In 2011, he was promoted to general manager of the firm’s Sarasota division and has served as president and chief operating officer since 2015. Conditioned Air has more than 345 employees. Congrats Tim!

Service Roundtable names owner Theo Etzel Member of the Month!

June 7th, 2018

From Service Roundtable:

We are very excited to announce our June Member of the Month! Theodore Etzel, III, CEO of Conditioned Air, has been a Service Roundtable member since 2004. His business has grown increasingly over the years, and we couldn’t be more proud!

“During the time we have been members of Service Roundtable we have realized solid growth. We currently have 350 associates and revenues of $50+MM and are in our 56th year. Along with the fantastic rebate program that SRT affords us, we use the forum to keep up with trends in the industry, concerns to be aware of, what to do and what not to do, and the overall changing nature of the business world in which we operate. We consider our membership in SRT a very valuable resource for our success.” -Theodore Etzel, III, CEO of Conditioned Air.

Thank you so much for the kind words! If you’d like to find out more about Service Roundtable please go to: www.ServiceRoundtable.com

Save Money While You are on Vacation

June 1st, 2018

Heading out for summer vacation can be an exciting time for every member of your family. However, one thing you don’t want to have to worry about during vacation time is whether or not your energy bills are being unnecessarily increased by wasting energy at home. Here are some practical tips for how to save energy during summer vacation so you can enjoy your time away.

Use your programmable thermostat:Use your programmable thermostat and its pre-programmed set points to reduce the operation of your cooling system while you’re away. The thermostat can be set to provide a small amount cooling during the day so that the interior of your home doesn’t get too hot. It can automatically shut cooling down even more at night while you’re away.
Unplug energy-using appliances and devices:Before leaving for vacation, make sure to unplug appliances and devices that use standby energy. These can include computers, microwave ovens, stoves, televisions, and entertainment systems. Simply shutting them off will not be enough since they use small amounts of energy to maintain clocks, internal settings, and other features even when turned off. Unplug them completely or plug them all into a power strip that can be switched off when you leave.
Turn down the water heater:While you’re away on vacation, you won’t need hot water at home, so turning down the temperature settings on the water heater makes sense. Set the thermostat at well below the usual level or, if you are going to be gone for an extended period, shut the water heater off completely.
Close window blinds and curtains:Partially closing window blinds and curtains will help reduce sunshine getting into your home and increasing indoor temperatures. This will help keep the inside of your home cooler and prevent your air conditioner or heat pump from switching on unnecessarily.

For more than 56 years, Conditioned Air has been providing expert heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services to customers in Naples and throughout the surrounding communities in southwest Florida. Contact us today for more information on how to save energy during summer vacation.

RHEEM®CELEBRATES NATIONAL PRO PARTNERS™

May 14th, 2018

Event Recognizes Top Performing Contractors for Excellence in Sales and Customer Service of Rheem Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation Products

The Conditioned Air team of Naples, Fla., joined Rheem^®in celebration at the company’s Top Pro Partner™ awards dinner and reception in Washington, D.C. on April 24, 2018. The event recognized and rewarded an elite group of HVAC businesses that demonstrated excellence in Rheem sales, customer support, and overall service during 2017.

Pictured from left to right are Randy Roberts, vice president, sales, Rheem Air Division; Timothy DuPre, Conditioned Air; Jeff Zanella, Conditioned Air; Mike Branson, executive vice president and general manager, Rheem Air Division.

Photography courtesy of Rheem.

IS YOUR HOME OLDER? HERE’S SOME TIPS TO KEEP COOL

May 4th, 2018

In the hot and humid climate of Southwest Florida, air conditioning is practically a necessity during the hottest parts of the year, and a quality system can increase the value of your home significantly. Many older homes lack a central air conditioning system, so here are a few tips that will help when installing air conditioning in an older home:

Prepare Your Home

For an air conditioning system to run efficiently without dramatically increasing your energy costs, your home must be reasonably sealed and insulated. Drafts around windows, doors and other penetrations in your exterior walls can allow cool air to escape, significantly increasing your cooling costs, and a lack of insulation will make it hard for your home to maintain a cool temperature. Before installing air conditioning in an older home, consider having an energy evaluation done to find out where your home needs proper sealing and additional insulation.

Choose a System Type

If your home has existing ducts for a furnace, adding a central air conditioning system can be a relatively inexpensive choice. If, however, ducts must be added, the costs will increase dramatically. In that case, you may want to consider adding a ductless mini-split system, which can cool one or more rooms without the need for traditional air ducts. If you are upgrading your heating system at the same time, another option may be a heat pump, which requires air ducts, but can both heat and cool your home efficiently and cost-effectively.

Size It Correctly

Often, especially in older homes, air conditioners are oversized to compensate for any problems with air leaks or poor insulation. An air conditioner that isn’t properly sized will run inefficiently, increasing energy costs. Oversized systems will cycle on and off frequently, preventing proper dehumidification and stressing components like the blower motor and fans. Systems that are too small will work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature. A professional should be used to size the system, using the proper Manual J procedures.

For more tips on installing air conditioning in an older home, talk to our team at Conditioned Air.

Spring Cleaning Tips from Lennox

April 16th, 2018

Tip 1: Clean Your Air

Whether your family was sick with the flu this winter or you forgot to change your filters during the busy holiday season, chances are your home could use a refresh. Spring is the perfect time to clean the air your family is breathing. To do this, take the shields of your vents and vacuum them thoroughly, and then swap out your air filters for new ones.

Want to breathe even more perfect air year-round? The PureAir™ Air Purification System works to eliminate 99% of germs and bacteria in the air, and it is the only single indoor air quality system to combat all three classes of indoor air contaminants—particulates, bioaerosols and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)—for comprehensive air purification throughout your entire home.

Tip 2: Check for Broken Seals

A broken seal or leak around a door or window can cause your home to work harder to stay warm or cold and could lead to more-expensive monthly bills. Testing for air leaks is simple and just requires using a dollar bill to air flow. Watch this video below to see how to use the bill to check for air leaks in doors and windows:

Ready to seal up your doors and windows? Use caulking and weatherstripping to fill in gaps and reinforce the seal. Use your new dollar bill testing trick to confirm that the leak has been re-sealed.

Tip 3: Remove Sink Build-Up

You could should clean everything in your home, including the kitchen sink. Thanks to dirty dishes and consistent water usage, your sink can aquire build-up and grime that should be removed to keep your sink clean. Watch this video to learn how to properly clean your kitchen sink:

With these tips in-mind, you’re on track to get your home healthy and clean for Spring.

CONDITIONED AIR EARNS 2018 EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM LENNOX INDUSTRIES IN HONOR OF TOP QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE

April 10th, 2018

NAPLES, FL.– Conditioned Air Company of Naples announced it has earned the Dave Lennox Award from Lennox Industries for the fourth year. The Dave Lennox Award is the most prestigious award bestowed by the international heating and air conditioning equipment manufacturer recognizing the top 25 dealers in the United States and Canada.

“We are honored to once again receive the Dave Lennox Award,” said Tim Dupre, President and COO for Conditioned Air. “This award recognizes our firm’s commitment to honesty, integrity and respect in providing the highest possible standard of service.”

Lennox Industries is a worldwide leader in home comfort and markets its air conditioning and heating products through a network of over 7,000 dealers throughout North America.

Based in Naples, Conditioned Air has been helping make Southwest Florida more comfortable since 1962. It is currently the region’s largest air-conditioning contracting and service firm with more than 345 employees serving Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Conditioned Air offers local expertise in light commercial and residential HVAC systems, including design, engineer, estimate, installation and maintenance of new construction, refrigeration, indoor air quality and dehumidification systems. For more details or to schedule service, call 1-888-COLD-AIR or visit www.conditionedair.com.

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