Sarasota AC Guides
Plain-language reading on hurricane season, humidity and mold, salt air, older refrigerants, outages and hiring, written for Gulf Coast homeowners.
Where the facts come from
Every guide links to the public sources it uses: the National Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center, the U.S. EPA, the Florida DBPR, the Florida Building Commission, Sarasota County and Florida Power & Light.
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Storms, salt and humidity
- Hurricane Season and Your AC in SarasotaHow to prepare a central AC for hurricane season in Sarasota: anchoring the condenser, what to do before a storm, flooding and debris, and checking…
- Humidity, Mold and Air Conditioning in FloridaWhy Florida homes feel clammy with the AC on, the EPA humidity target, fan settings, oversized systems, mold warning signs, seasonal homes and when…
- Salt Air and Coastal AC CorrosionHow salt air from the Gulf and Sarasota Bay corrodes outdoor AC coils and cabinets on Siesta Key, Longboat Key and the bayfront, and what helps…
Older systems, outages and hiring
- The R-22 Phaseout and Older AC SystemsWhat the R-22 refrigerant phaseout means for older AC systems in Sarasota homes: how to tell what your system uses, repair options, retrofits and…
- Power Outages and Restarting Your ACWhat to do with your central AC during and after a power outage in Sarasota: surges, restarting safely, generators, tripped breakers, and keeping…
- Hiring an AC Contractor in FloridaHow to hire an air conditioning contractor in Florida: checking a DBPR license, permits, load calculations, written estimates, warranty…
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