May 13th, 2012
Since I personally own an island business, I also recognize the value of supporting other businesses on the islands. And as the season draws to a close and people begin to leave for the summer we are always reminded that many of us are preparing for less revenue in the coming months. Air conditioning is different, because the summer is when people tend to need us the most and I’m always grateful for the support from my fellow islanders who think of me when they need a job done. So, I think that one of the best ways to help to consider your neighbors by trying to do as much local business to business services. We recently completed a job for Andy Johnson of Sanibel Surveys, changing out their – prepare for it – 20 year old system! When I had my pool put in a little while ago, I used Andy’s surveying service and in turn, Andy thought of me when he needed a new system. I definitely can’t speak for everyone, but it’s definitely a good feeling, knowing that we have this kind of support from fellow business owners.
As always, thanks for reading,
Bryan
Bryan Hayes, along with his brother Todd, is a co-owner of a Sanibel Air Conditioning company on Sanibel, FL. They also own and operate an island-based electrical service company Sanctuary Island Electric, Inc. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@Sanibelair.com
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May 6th, 2012
I love those moments when you’ve finally come home and can’t wait for that hot, relaxing shower. Most of us do this, we take the shower and turn on the bathroom exhaust, but after we’re done, we figure it’s still humid in the bathroom and decide to leave the fan on to help clear the air. While ventilating the bathroom is a good idea, it’s only so up to a certain point. Running that fan a little while longer will help remove the excess heat and humidity from the small, interior space. It helps limit the amount of those pesky microorganisms that like to grow in humid spots. But, you also need to me sure not to over-ventilate which is what happens when you leave that fan on for too long. The exhaust fan pulls the air form the bathroom and deposits it outside, and while it’s pumping the excess heat and humidity out of your home, it’s also pulling in more air. By running for too long, the exhaust fan begins to build negative pressure in your home and causes outside air to enter through every available crevice throughout the structure. Now if you’re doing this during the summer (though the same goes when you run your heater), you are forcing your a/c to do unnecessary work and driving up the cost of your energy bill. It’s best not to run your exhaust longer than 20 minutes after a shower. If you think you might not always remember or have children that are likely to forget, consider installing a timer or a humidity sensor that cuts the exhaust of for you. So here it is, just another little tip that could help you keep a few dollars in that pocketbook.
As always, thanks for reading,
Bryan
Bryan Hayes, along with his brother Todd, is a co-owner of a Sanibel Air Conditioning company on Sanibel, FL. They also own and operate an island-based electrical service company Sanctuary Island Electric, Inc. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@Sanibelair.com
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May 1st, 2012
Sanibel, FL (April 13, 2012) – Erick Adolph has joined the Sanibel Air Conditioning team as an install technician. Growing up with a father who has been in the air conditioning trade for many years, Adolph decided to join the industry as well.
He brings with him several years of air conditioning experience, and has worked for a small air conditioning company in Fort Myers before attending school. He graduated from High Tech Central, an HVAC technical school, in March 2011, and has a Universal EPA certification. “I look forward to the opportunity of being able to work in my field and being part of the Sanibel Air team,” Adolph said. Adolph lives in Cape Coral, FL with his fiancée Sarah and daughter Aubriana.
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April 29th, 2012
Since we are approaching the rainy season, and last weekend was a good reminder what that feels like, I think it’s always a good time to talk about surge protection. You may or may not be surprised by this, but the number one cause of downtime for your central cooling system is not refrigerant related. The most common cause is actually electrical with the average home experiencing over 300 surges per year.
For those of us who live on Sanibel, we know that it’s a constant battle for our power company to keep the grid in good working order. Many major home appliances, including our air conditioners, rely more on solid state electronics to operate than ever before. While the luxury of it all might be very convenient, it still comes with a price. These controls are also more susceptible to power fluctuations than ever before. So to reference the title, the way to protect your expensive investment is to use surge protection.
Surge protection can be achieved through many different ways. You can buy those little surge protection strips for your pluggable appliances and most stores. However, for the larger stuff such as your air conditioner, you are would need to have an electrician install an inline surge protection on the electrical feed. If you really like the idea, you can even take this one step further and have a surge protection system installed for your entire house. That will cover all the circuits in your home.
As you may already know, I like talking about saving money. Surge protection is an additional cost of course, but spending some money now can definitely save you from spending significantly more and the hassle later. Consider that an investment.
As always, thanks for reading,
Bryan
Bryan Hayes, along with his brother Todd, is a co-owner of a Sanibel Air Conditioning company on Sanibel, FL. They also own and operate an island-based electrical service company Sanctuary Island Electric, Inc. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@Sanibelair.com
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April 20th, 2012
I know that many of you are in the process of “closing up shop” and relocating to your other homes up north for the summer season. And, I won’t be surprised if many of you leave earlier this year, because it’s been such a fluke winter that felt more like an endless summer. So, what’s an a/c guy to do with this knowledge? I’d like to highlight that your air conditioner is a major investment and that you can do a few things to protect that investment while you are gone.
If you haven’t had your system serviced in a while, it’s a good idea to have it checked before you leave. One of the most important parts of a system service is that its drain lines are cleared. If you have ever seen it rain in your living room or some other part of the house, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Backed up condensate in a system that hadn’t been cleaned in a while can cost you some major headaches, and not to mention money if it backs up while you are gone and no one is there to see it happen. System checks are inexpensive and it’s worth your time and a little bit of money to give yourself that bit of reassurance that everything is running smoothly.
Even though it seems like a good idea to shut our system off while you are away, because no one is there to appreciate the beauty of conditioned air, it’s best not to do that. Not running your a/c at all for even a few days at a time, can lead to excessive moisture build up and eventually – mold and other problems.
Another good thing to do is have a friend, neighbor or a home watch service check in on your property from time to time to make sure that everything is well.
If you need help or have any questions, you can always give me a call. I do wish you a safe and smooth trip back home and a great summer!
As always, thanks for reading,
Bryan
Bryan Hayes, along with his brother Todd, is a co-owner of a Sanibel Air Conditioning company on Sanibel, FL. They also own and operate an island-based electrical service company Sanctuary Island Electric, Inc. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@Sanibelair.com
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April 13th, 2012
When you look at this air conditioner you will find it hard to believe that it didn’t come into contact with an explosive device, but I assure you that it didn’t. But, what it did come into contact with, were the weather elements out on Captiva, FL. This unit was on a property that is located close to water and only highlights how important it is to take the extra care with your air conditioners out on the islands, especially if you have a waterfront property. Air conditioners are made of two dissimilar metals that touch, and the corrosion attacks their contact points, causing this sort of physical deterioration. Because Captiva is narrower than Sanibel, exposure to humidity out there is even greater. Air conditioning units out there have an average of 8-12 years of life. While inland, some air conditioners can run as much as 15 years or more. Of course, just like with anything else, longevity greatly depends on how well you take care of them.
As always thanks for reading,
Bryan
Bryan Hayes, along with his brother Todd, is a co-owner of a Sanibel Air Conditioning company on Sanibel, FL. They also own and operate an island-based electrical service company Sanctuary Island Electric, Inc. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@Sanibelair.com
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April 6th, 2012
Here’s yet another way to approach the topic of air conditioning. I always talk about all the technical stuff, but today I am hoping to let my readers know that not everything to do with air conditioning has to be just about fixing, maintaining or replacing them. Did you know that there are people out there who actually get kind of creative with their air conditioners and make them appear more decorative? For example, return air vents are usually covered by pretty standard, metallic grates, but what if that grate could be replaced with something more decorative? Some people spend thousands redecorating their homes, so why not take the extra step and replace an unsightly metal grate with something customized and attractive? There are many options available on the market with companies offering all sorts of custom designs to any interested homeowner. However, you can also turn it into a do it yourself project and make one yourself. You can repurpose something interesting into a unique, custom grate that will get the right kind of attention. Just make sure that you use something that will still allow adequate air flow into your system without blocking it. And of course, don’t just stop with the return air vents, you can also replace duct covers. People even come up with fun, creative ways to conceal thermostats if they happen to clash with other design elements on a wall. And, if your outdoor unit doesn’t add much to that coveted curb appeal, consider hiding it behind some decorative fencing or landscaping. I bet this is the last thing you expected me to talk about, so let’s hope that you were pleasantly surprised.
As always thanks for reading,
Bryan
Bryan Hayes, along with his brother Todd, is a co-owner of a Sanibel Air Conditioning company on Sanibel, FL. They also own and operate an island-based electrical service company Sanctuary Island Electric, Inc. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@Sanibelair.com
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April 3rd, 2012
For nearly 10 years, Christopher Brightman has been part of the Sanibel Air Conditioning team, contributing to its record of great service in the island community. His most recent achievement was receiving his North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification. NATE is the leading non-profit certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration field and the only test supported by the entire industry.
Brightman began his career with the business as an install technician, at the time deciding that air conditioning would be good field to try out in Florida. He then traded three jobs and attending Edison State College for a four year Certified Apprentice degree at the Tri County Apprenticeship Academy. Over the years, he was promoted as Sanibel Air’s Install Manager and has taken several courses in field-related subjects, and has additional certifications that include OSHA, EPA, etc. In addition, Brightman can boast at least 1,500 completed
air conditioning installations during his career with Sanibel Air.
He particularly enjoys working in diagnostics and likes to train the other technicians whenever opportunities present themselves. “I like to figure out how and why things work,” Brightman said. “I really like helping someone figure out why something isn’t working and seeing their response when they do.”
As far as working for a small island business, Brightman says that he enjoys the being a part of a team rather than a number on a truck. “I like my bosses. I like where I work and my drive to and from work,” Brightman said. “The best part of working here are the people. Air conditioning is a tough enough field as it is, and if you don’t like the people you work with, it just compounds on top of it.”
Born and raised in Fort Myers, Florida, Brightman like to spend time with dog, Boca, plays softball for his company’s team, hunts and goes fishing.
About Sanibel Air
A family owned and operated business since 1988, Sanibel Air Conditioning is the number one quality specialist air conditioning company on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Florida.
The company provides homes and businesses with the best quality air conditioning service available on the market. Voted the ‘Best Heating and Air Conditioning Company 2010’ in the Best of the Islands Awards – and have been winners of this award every year since 1991. Their highly trained, expert, service engineers continue to hone their skills through manufacturer training and regular workshops. Sanibel Air Conditioning offers a full range of air conditioning services, including:
- air conditioning
- heating
- indoor air quality
- new construction and remodels
- service agreements
Sanibel Air Conditioning is located on 1213 Periwinkle Way, Ste A, Sanibel, Florida 33957, visit their new website on www.sanibelair.com
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March 30th, 2012
One of my favorite and not to mention beneficial activities is to ride my bike down all of our great paths around the islands every morning. Our island prides itself on the quality of life here and the quality of care that it receives from both its citizens and authorities. So, I can’t help but notice things from time to time that I think can be easily improved. One of the things that has been sticking out to me lately, probably because it’s March and we’re approaching summer temps already, is all the sprinklers that are on during my bike ride. Most of them are doing what they are supposed to – watering lawns and plants. But, from time to time, a few of them are watering pavement. Now, I’m sure that there are some forms of life on that pavement that wouldn’t mind having a little water come their way, but I suspect that’s not the sprinkler owner’s intention. I know that it can be difficult to live sustainably all the time, but in this case, it should be an easy fix. I’m all for a beautiful lawn, ladies and gentlemen. If you suspect that your sprinkler might be malfunctioning, ask your lawn professional to check it out for you. In any case, it will be good for the environment as well as for your pocket book.
As always thanks for reading,
Bryan
Bryan Hayes, along with his brother Todd, is a co-owner of a Sanibel Air Conditioning company on Sanibel, FL. They also own and operate an island-based electrical service company Sanctuary Island Electric, Inc. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@Sanibelair.com
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March 23rd, 2012
So, here’s something we don’t get to see every day, but gives me a great opportunity to step away from just a/c talk and tell you a funny story. Recently, our guys were on an air conditioning installation job at South Seas. The homeowner decided leave for the day so not to interfere with the job. Meanwhile, they asked if one of our technicians could do them a favor and walk the dog while they were away. At some point, my brother Todd went downstairs to check on something and noticed that there was an area that was blocked off in the kitchen. He glanced inside and saw that there was a big stuffed animal in the center of the pen, but there was no dog. Panicking that someone had accidentally let the animal out, he ran back upstairs and asked one of our installers, Joe, if he had seen the dog. Joe said that the dog was in there last time he’d checked. They both ran right back downstairs preparing to execute a thorough search only to discover that the dog was there all along. It had curled up against the stuffed toy and was so tiny, that it was perfectly camouflaged and nearly impossible to see. Needless to say, they finished the job and walked the dog, but I’m willing to bet Todd will remember that install job for a while.
As always thanks for reading,
Bryan
Bryan Hayes, along with his brother Todd, is a co-owner of a Sanibel Air Conditioning company on Sanibel, FL. They also own and operate an island-based electrical service company Sanctuary Island Electric, Inc. Bryan can be reached at Bryan@Sanibelair.com
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Since I personally own an island business, I also recognize the value of supporting other businesses on the islands. And as the season draws to a close and people begin to leave for the summer we are always reminded that many of us are preparing for less revenue in the coming months. Air conditioning is different, because the summer is when people tend to need us the most and I’m always grateful for the support from my fellow islanders who think of me when they need a job done. So, I think that one of the best ways to help to consider your neighbors by trying to do as much local business to business services. We recently completed a job for Andy Johnson of Sanibel Surveys, changing out their – prepare for it – 20 year old system! When I had my pool put in a little while ago, I used Andy’s surveying service and in turn, Andy thought of me when he needed a new system. I definitely can’t speak for everyone, but it’s definitely a good feeling, knowing that we have this kind of support from fellow business owners.
