TIPS: Keeping Your Florida Home Cool This Summer

Alyssa Stoner • June 12, 2025

When you live in Southwest Florida, you experience regular heat waves and lots of rain during much of storm season –or what Floridians call, summer! It’s all the more reason to hang by your pool or go to the beach with friends and family. There are a few perks when it comes to the summertime, but what about keeping your home at the perfect cool temperature throughout the season? Your air conditioner might work twice as hard and it’s quite frustrating having to live in your home, and spend most of your time inside, while it feels like a scorching sauna. Plus, your air conditioning system can’t keep up with the outside temperature. Not to mention, when it comes to sleeping in a warm bedroom and you’re uncomfortably overheated. Rather than suffering the hot Florida summer, enjoy it every day by keeping your home as cold as possible without breaking the bank when those heat waves strike –hot!


First off, schedule regular maintenance on your HVAC. Rather than letting your HVAC system fail when the summer months arrive, jump on top of it by arranging an appointment with your local tech experts. A qualified professional will stop by and guarantee your system is running at its peak performance, and that it will not stop working when you need it most during the middle of the afternoon. Being proactive is always the best way when it comes to the essential systems in your home. Another Florida homeowner tip is keep your blinds shut during the day while you are at work or out of the house for a long period of time. Open windows welcome more heat into your house, especially large windows or sliding glass doors that get direct sunlight. If you are at home, shut your windows for at least the hottest part of the day to help cool your home down efficiently. You can also adjust your blinds on lower levels so that they are pointed upwards. This will avert the strong sun from beaming through.


If you haven’t already heard, get your home air sealed before summer. The smallest cracks and crevices could be giving you issues when it comes to cooling down your home. The heat outside can find its sneaky way into any room of your house and the fresh, cold air will escape. Ask a professional for assistance on the project, or do it yourself, but you can air seal your home with caulk and weather stripping. Use heat-reducing film for your windows as well, and it can hold warm air during the chilly days –big bonus.


What would we do without our handy thermostat, right? A programmable thermostat is great for taking control of the cooling system in your house. If you’re out for a day or two, you can program your thermostat so the temperature drops to a happy level before you return. That way, you won’t be wasting valuable energy while you’re gone, but will return to a nice, cool environment. In addition, make common use of ceiling fans. They will help with airflow and create movement in any room. It’s a good idea to keep your ceiling fan running counterclockwise to help draw the cool air up. You can also run your bathroom exhaust fans to assist in getting rid of the rising warm air outside. Don’t sweat, make sure you’re comfortable!


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Is Ductless A/C Perfect For Your Home Or Business?

By Alyssa Stoner • June 12, 2025
Regardless of the weather outside, a comfortable environment is essential, and choosing the right HVAC system makes all the difference in your home or business! There are several types of air conditioners including stand-alone systems, like portable or evaporative air conditioners, and split systems such as central air conditioners and ductless air conditioners. If you have a large home or workplace, ductless air conditioners may not necessarily be the best option –at least in some cases. Also, a mini-split system isn’t typically the cheaper solution in comparison to a standard central air and heating HVAC unit. When is a ductless A/C unit the right choice? There are numerous cases where a ductless A/C system will fit on any wall and save you on floor space. They work well in certain rooms of a home or office, rather than being responsible for cooling the entire space. Many homeowners have that one room in their residence that’s always warm and requires additional cooling. For example; home offices, home additions, smaller upper level rooms, primary bedrooms, playrooms, game rooms, conference rooms, guest bedrooms, and garages. If your home office is notoriously hot, but the rest of your home is the perfect temperature, rather than cranking up your central A/C so the office is chilly (and the rest of your house is way too cold), a ductless A/C system in your home office can help keep the other rooms comfortable while saving you a bundle. The energy efficiency of a ductless system is a big plus for many people! The main reason they’re more energy-efficient is because they work on a smaller scale. How does it work? A ductless mini-split air conditioner consists of an outdoor condenser unit and a compact blower that is mounted on a wall inside the home. These two components are connected by a tool that carries the lines, an electrical and a drain line, that empties accumulated moisture outdoors. The primary advantage of ductless A/C is that it’s simply –ductless. This means, there is no need for big changes to an existing home that doesn’t have ducts for air conditioning. This is very common in older homes and condos (even office units), and homeowners might be unwilling to add ducts or structural changes for their A/C. The installation is much easier and more straightforward with ductless systems. Another benefit is how they can be strategically placed to help you save on cooling and heating costs in your home or office. There are different aspects to consider when picking the right A/C system for your home or workspace. If you need to cool down a smaller space in your home, a ductless A/C is the ideal fit! On the other hand, maybe you’re interested in cooling a bigger space or your entire home, and a central HVAC system is the way to go. Let the professionals walk you through the decision process and get your A/C system up and running. Acassurancefl@gmail.com 239-365-3090