Conditioned Air Company of Naples, LLC Blog: Posts Tagged ‘HVAC’

Seal Those Ducts

Monday, April 2nd, 2018

Air ducts are a vital component of your home’s HVAC system, and any ducts that are leaking can reduce the performance of the system considerably, increasing your energy costs and making your home less comfortable. Properly sealing your ductwork is a relatively simple process, but there are a few things that you should know first.

Why a Proper Seal is Important

Leaking ductwork can allow up to 30 percent of the air moving through the system to be lost, increasing your heating and cooling bills by up to 40 percent. Additionally, leaks in the ductwork can allow dust, combustion gases from nearby appliances and other pollutants to enter the duct system and be carried throughout the house, reducing your indoor air quality. Properly sealing your ductwork can reduce your energy costs, especially if the ducts run through uninsulated spaces like the attic, basement or a crawl space, and it can improve your home’s indoor air quality.

How to Determine if You Have Leaks

A couple of the symptoms of leaky ductwork are high energy costs, inconsistent temperatures or rooms that are hard to keep heated or cooled. You can also inspect any ducts that are easily accessible and check for damaged tape or mastic at the joints, disconnected or loose joints, holes or other damage, and obvious air leaks. Often, however, the ductwork is hidden in walls or otherwise inaccessible, and you may need a professional to inspect it.

Sealing the Ductwork

Sealing your ductwork can be a difficult job, especially if it’s inaccessible, and it’s often best left to a professional. To do it properly, any loose joints need to be secured, using screws for rigid ducts or the proper clamps for flexible ducts, and each joint should be sealed with mastic or foil tape that is specially designed for HVAC systems. Despite the name, regular duct tape cannot do the job properly. Any holes or other damage should be patched, and kinks or twists in flexible ducts should be straightened.

For more information about sealing your ductwork, talk to our professionals at Conditioned Air, serving Southwest Florida.

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Conditioned Air CEO Judges Business Ethics Case Competition

Friday, March 9th, 2018

NAPLES, Fla. – Conditioned Air Company of Naples, LLC announced that Chief Executive Officer and Owner W. Theodore Etzel III was one of a dozen top company executives from across Florida to serve on a panel of judges for the Templeton Southeast Regional Business Ethics Case Competition held on Feb. 22-23 at Stetson University.

Teams from 16 educational institutions from throughout North America participated in this year’s competition. After receiving an actual business case, teams were given two weeks to prepare and submit an executive summary and visual presentation. During the event, teams made oral presentations to the judges. Bracket winners then delivered a final eight-minute oral presentation to the entire body of judges in a plenary session including all conference attendees, members of the Stetson University community and the public.

A native Floridian, Etzel graduated from Stetson University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in economics and finance from the university’s School of Business. He has been Chief Executive Officer and an owner of Conditioned Air since 1995, helping to guide the company into the region’s largest air-conditioning contracting and service firm with more than 340 employees in 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 Conditioned Air.

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Happy Holidays From Conditioned Air

Sunday, December 24th, 2017

We hope you enjoy your holidays with your family and friends. Thank you for your business this year. We really appreciate serving and keeping cool all of Southwest Florida. We can’t wait to see you in 2018!

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3 SIGNS YOU MAY NEED TO UPGRADE YOUR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT

Friday, December 8th, 2017

With the hot and humid summers in Southwest Florida, air conditioners are all but required, and if the system in your home is showing its age, it may be time for a new A/C installation. There are several signs that it may be time to upgrade, and they should be considered carefully.

Utility Bills Have Increased Dramatically

As the components of your air conditioner begin to wear and fail, the system’s efficiency will gradually decrease and its cooling effectiveness will wane. If the system is a few years old, it may already be inefficient, and though you could keep it running with frequent filter replacements and minor maintenance, its lack of efficiency will start to add up, leaving you with huge utility bills. Eventually, the accumulated operating costs will become higher than the cost of a new system.

Frequent Repairs are Required

When your system starts breaking down frequently, and the repair bills start creeping higher, it may be time to consider a new A/C installation. Once major components like the blower motor or compressor start failing, it’s only a matter of time before the others follow, because they all tend to have similar life spans. Upgrading to a new system can reduce your maintenance costs significantly and it will be far less trouble than scheduling all those service visits.

The System is Over 10 Years Old

Even if your air conditioner is running perfectly fine now, you should be ready to replace it if it is over 10 years old. Most air conditioners have an expected lifespan of 10 to 15 years with proper maintenance, or shorter if the maintenance was erratic or incomplete. At this point major components will begin to fail and it will start to run less efficiently. By upgrading to a new model, you can take advantage of today’s advancements in efficiency, and save up to 20%-40% off your cooling bills.

If you are considering a new A/C installation, talk to our cooling experts at Conditioned Air to learn about your options. We have been serving Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota and the surrounding areas since 1962.

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Conditioned Air CEO honored By Stetson University

Friday, November 10th, 2017

Conditioned Air Company of Naples, LLC announced that Chief Executive Officer and owner W. Theodore Etzel III and his wife, Kim, have received the Doyle E. Carlton Award from Stetson University. The award was presented at the 2017 Alumni and University Awards Ceremony on Nov. 4 at the university. The Doyle E. Carlton Award is one of Stetson University’s highest honors and is presented annually to an alum or friend of the university in recognition of devotion to Christian higher education and in appreciation for his/her extraordinary contribution to the life and development of the university, City of DeLand and State of Florida. It is named for Doyle E. Carlton Sr., a former Florida governor and Stetson alumnus and trustee.

Congrats Theo & Kim!

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Our Community Recovers

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

Our community is truly amazing. Hurricane Irma cannot stop the love and beauty of Southwest Florida. It’s so amazing to see people come together helping each other and we are glad to be of service helping those in need. We will all come back stronger than ever.

So many people deserve kudos here’s just a few…

 

Wink News, WFLA Tampa, & ABC 7 Sarasota: For their extended weather coverage keeping everyone up to date

Publix Supermarkets: Before, during and after the storm getting people the supplies they need.

Gas Stations: Race-Trac, WaWa and many many others for providing fuel to the masses

FPL & Other Co-Ops from states coming in to help repair the damage.

Last but not least: Governor Rick Scott & all First Responders, for doing a wonderful job getting the word out and responding to those in need

Thank you all!

 

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Serving Those Who Serve

Friday, August 25th, 2017

One of Conditioned Air’s passions is helping those who serve our country. Whether it’s hiring a vet who needs a new career or helping a Vet who served this great country we live in. Yesterday was a great day as we watched Army Staff Sergeant Adel Brito, Jr. close on his home which was gifted to him by @BuildingHomesforHeroes. We played a part by installing the HVAC equipment, donated by the YORK brand of Johnson Controls. We feel honored to be able to give back to our local veterans and will continue to support them in any way we can!

 

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Conditioned Air installs donated heating and cooling systems in mortgage-free home honoring U.S. military veteran

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

On August 24, Conditioned Air will join other local contractors and Building Homes for Heroes at a Welcome Home ceremony in Cape Coral, FL for Army Staff Sergeant Adel Brito, Jr. The ceremony is open to the public and the address is available upon request. Johnson Controls is donating a complete YORK heating and cooling system, including a touch-screen connected thermostat, and Conditioned Air is providing installation of the system for the veteran’s new home.

How was an HVAC system donated for a veteran’s mortgage-free home?

A YORK HVAC system was donated by Johnson Controls and installed by Conditioned Air Company of Naples, LLC in a mortgage-free home for Army Staff Sergeant Adel Brito, Jr. The home was provided by Building Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit that gifts homes to injured veterans. A special ceremony honored the donation.

“The support of companies like Johnson Controls and its high-quality YORK heating equipment contractors like Conditioned Air enable our organization to reach more injured veterans in need and help them begin to rebuild their lives,” said Chad Gottlieb, director of construction development, Building Homes for Heroes.

Building Homes for Heroes is a national organization that recognizes the tremendous sacrifices of men and women of the United States Armed Forces by supporting the needs of severely wounded or disabled soldiers and their families. The organization strives to build or renovate quality homes and gift the homes to severely injured veterans nationwide, mortgage free.

“There is no greater honor than giving back to the veterans that have sacrificed for our country. We are proud to provide Staff Sergeant Brito with a comfortable environment in his new home,” said Timothy Dupre, president of Conditioned Air.

Attendance is encouraged at the event and Building Homes for Heroes invites anyone wishing to volunteer or make a donation to the organization to contact Building Homes for Heroes at info@buildinghomesforheroes.org

To learn more about the Building Homes for Heroes organization or to donate, visit www.buildinghomesforheroes.org. To learn more about Conditioned Air please visit www.conditionedair.com or follow them on facebook at www.facebook.com/ConditionedAir.

About Building Homes for Heroes

Building Homes for Heroes®, Inc. recognizes the tremendous sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces by supporting the needs of severely combat wounded or disabled soldiers and their families. It is a national organization committed to supporting these brave men and women, with a goal to build homes for families in dire need. For more information on these projects, please call 516-684-9220 or visit the organization’s website at www.buildinghomesforheroes.org.

About YORK HVAC

YORK® products from Johnson Controls include energy-efficient, residential central air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces and accessories, and innovative light-commercial, packaged heating and cooling systems marketed through a national distribution network and delivered to home- and building-owners through qualified YORK heating and cooling contractors. For more information about YORK, visit www.YORK.com or follow us on YouTube and @YORKHVAC on Twitter.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 130,000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What did Conditioned Air contribute to the veteran’s new home?
Answer: Conditioned Air donated and installed a complete heating and cooling system for Army Staff Sergeant Adel Brito, Jr.’s new mortgage-free home. This included a YORK HVAC system with a touchscreen thermostat, helping provide comfort and energy efficiency.

Question: Who organized the home donation for the veteran?
Answer: The home donation was organized by Building Homes for Heroes, a national nonprofit that gifts mortgage-free homes to severely wounded or disabled U.S. military veterans and their families.

Question: What is the mission of Building Homes for Heroes?
Answer: Building Homes for Heroes aims to support U.S. military veterans by constructing or renovating homes that are then gifted mortgage-free to those who have been severely injured in combat.

Question: What role did Johnson Controls play in the project?
Answer: Johnson Controls donated the YORK heating and cooling equipment used in the veteran’s home. Their contribution included energy-efficient systems and a connected thermostat for modern climate control.

Question: How can people get involved with Building Homes for Heroes?
Answer:
Those interested in supporting Building Homes for Heroes can volunteer, donate, or attend events. Contacting the organization directly is encouraged for those who want to contribute.

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Reminder: Change Your Air Filters

Monday, August 14th, 2017

Life keeps us busy. Keep your family breathing fresh by changing your filters. In Southwest Florida, all sorts of allergens are in our air daily since we live on a peninsula. Below you will find good tips on when and how to change your air filter for your unit.

 

Here’s a few tips and a timeline for you on keeping your filters fresh .

  • Single occupant homes without pets or allergies: Change 6-12 months
  • Typical home without pets: Change every 90 days
  • Add a dog/cat: Change every 60 days
  • Multiple pets or have allergies: Change every 30-45 days

 

Tips on Changing your Air Filter

  • Turn off the unit before replacing the filter.
  • Make sure you use the right filter for your unit and make sure it’s not damaged out of the package.
  • Follow the directions for your unit to make sure you’re installing the filter properly.  For example, many filters use different colors for the front and back (or upstream and downstream flow) so that they’re not installed backwards.
  • Make sure there aren’t any gaps around the filter frame.  If this is the case, you may have the wrong size filter, or the filter itself may be defective or damaged.
  • Use an old rag to clean up any residual dust before and after you replace the filter.
  • Securely replace any levers, gaskets and/or seals.
  • Turn the unit on and observe it while it’s operating to make sure the filter stays in place.
  • Note the date of filter replacement in a convenient location for the next time you inspect it.  A filter that becomes dirty enough to change within a short period of time may indicate a problem with the unit or ventilation system, so monitoring how often the filter requires changing is important information for your technician to have.

 

Conditioned Air is now serving Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch and all of Southwest Florida. If you need a new filter go to our website, place an order and it will be shipped to your door here

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Naples Daily News Choice Awards

Thursday, August 3rd, 2017

We are honored to accept the Southwest Florida Choice Silver Award from the Naples Daily NewsThank you to the readers of Naples Daily News for choosing Conditioned Air, The Comfort People Since 1962

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