❄️ Welcome Back, Snowbirds!🏖

Don’t Let Your A/C Hibernate Too Long: It’s Time to Wake It Up!

🧊 Bold Thought to Kick Things Off:

You wouldn’t trust a car to drive cross-country after sitting idle for 6 months without checking the tires or oil...So why crank up your A/C without giving it the same love? 💡

📚 Story #1: Dan & Marie's Muggy Homecoming

Every October, Florida’s highways fill with a familiar sight — cars with out-of-state plates, golf clubs in the trunk, and “Glad to Be Back!” bumper stickers.

Last week, I got a call from Dan and Marie — a retired couple from Michigan who just arrived at their Bradenton condo for the winter.

Dan walked in, punched the thermostat to “cool,” and... nothing. 🥵No air. No chill. Just sweat.

Turns out, their filter was clogged worse than a 90s pool noodle, and their thermostat batteries had given up sometime around Easter.

Simple fixes. Big relief. But it could’ve been worse — and more expensive — if they hadn’t called me when they did.

📚 Story #2: Bob’s Shower-Powered Air Conditioner

Then there’s Bob — a retired teacher from Buffalo with a great sense of humor and, this year, one weird mystery:

“David, I swear… my A/C only works when I take a shower. No shower, no cool air.”

You can’t make this stuff up. 😅

Here’s what happened: Bob forgot to switch his humidistat back to ON after arriving in Florida. His A/C was set to run only when humidity reached a certain level — and guess what cranks humidity sky-high for a few minutes?

👉 A hot, steamy shower.

So every morning, when Bob hit the shower, the A/C kicked in like magic... then went dead silent the rest of the day.

The fix? One switch. Five seconds. No more “humidity roulette.”

This is super common for snowbirds. If your A/C isn’t running like it should, check that humidistat.

✅ The A/C Wake-Up Checklist for Snowbirds

Before your A/C throws a Florida-sized tantrum, follow this simple checklist to avoid sweat, stress, and expensive surprises:

1. Check the Air Filter 🧽

Dust doesn’t take vacations. A dirty filter = poor airflow and high bills.

• If it’s gray or fuzzy, toss it.

• Replace every 30–90 days.

• Sharpie the install date on the new one.

2. Test the Thermostat 🧠

It’s the brain of your system. Make sure it’s thinking clearly.

• Set it to Cool

• Pop in fresh batteries

• Consider upgrading to a smart thermostat for long-term savings

3. Flip the Humidistat 🔁

Got one? Don’t forget it!

• Set it to ON (not Vacation mode)

• Adjust it to 50–55% humidity

• This tells your A/C to run based on moisture and temp

4. Inspect the Outdoor Unit 🌴

Look for:

• Palm fronds

• Debris

• Rodent party remnants 🐿️

Clear 2–3 feet around it. If the fins are bent or something sounds weird, call in a pro.

5. Run a Test Cycle 🌀

Set your thermostat to 68°F. Let it run for 15 minutes.

• Feel cold air? ✅

• Hear weird noises? ❌

• Is it shutting off too fast? ⚠️

Better to catch problems now than when guests are over and everyone’s sweating over the guac.

💬 “Still Feeling Sweaty Just Thinking About It?”

If you’re not sure where your humidistat is…If your thermostat looks like a microwave from 1998…Or if your air smells like last year’s socks...

📞 Call Skyway Heating & Air or CLICK HERE and Book Online. We’ll take it from here. 👨‍🔧

🛠 Why Snowbirds Trust Skyway Heating & Air

Here’s the deal:

• I’m David Spitnale — Navy vet turned HVAC guy.

• I treat your home like it’s my own.

• No sales games. Just solid work, clear answers, and Five-Star Service with Integrity!

We’ll help you:

• Replace filters

• Check refrigerant levels

• Test thermostats and humidistats

• Avoid breakdowns before they happen

So you can relax, enjoy the Florida sun, and forget what “furnace” even means. 😎

🚫 Don’t Be a Dan or a Bob.

We love them both. But trust me, you don’t want your A/C’s performance tied to your shower schedule. 🚿

Let’s prep your system properly from Day 1.  CLICK HERE

Big Lesson: Returning to your Florida home is about rest, not repairs. Start with a cool, clean system that won’t catch you off guard.

🌴 “Sweat belongs on the beach towel, not in your living room.” 🌴

💬 Before You Go…

Which of these snowbird slip-ups have you done?

Leave a comment or reply — or better yet...

✅ Save this checklist

⭐ Star it for future winters

📤 Share it with a snowbird friend who needs a cool reminder