Author name: Bob

Bob Bermudez, MBA, is the President and Owner of McDonald Home Services (Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling), a family-run HVAC and plumbing company serving Bradenton, Sarasota, and Manatee County since 1970. Before buying the company, Bob spent his career on the manufacturing and distribution side of HVAC — a background that shapes how he advises homeowners on equipment.

Air conditioning technician servicing Bradenton, FL

The Snowbird’s Summer Shutdown Checklist for a Bradenton Home

Heading north for the summer? Here is the HVAC and plumbing checklist that keeps a closed-up Bradenton home dry, mold-free, and leak-free until you return.

HVAC Air Conditioner Compressor and a Mini-split system together next to each other, next to a brick home.

HVAC and Plumbing Red Flags on a Florida 4-Point Inspection

A Florida 4-point inspection can decide whether you get homeowners insurance. Here are the HVAC and plumbing issues that get flagged, and what to do about them.

Water stain and dampness on residential ceiling from malfunctioning AC unit

Your AC Is Running but the House Still Feels Humid — Here’s Why

Thermostat says 74 but the house feels sticky? Here is why a working Bradenton air conditioner can still leave your home humid, and what actually fixes it.

What the R-454B Refrigerant Change Means for Bradenton AC Replacement

New air conditioners now ship with R-454B instead of R-410A. Here is what the refrigerant change means for Bradenton homeowners weighing an AC repair or replacement.

Kitchen Plumbing Repair in Bradenton, FL

This one happened over in Bradenton. The homeowner met us at the door and walked straight to the kitchen. No

New Air Conditioner Installation for a Sarasota Condo

We were in Sarasota this week replacing an air conditioner in a condo. The homeowner met us outside before we

Rainy Season Always Seems To Bring Drain Calls

I was talking to a homeowner this week who swore the rain was causing their drain problems. Not impossible, I

How Can You Lower Energy Bills During Florida’s Heat?

We were talking with a homeowner the other day who said their electric bill showed up before they were emotionally

HVAC System Changeout Before Summer in Sarasota FL

Getting Ahead of the Heat With a System Changeout in Sarasota Nothing Was Completely Broken This one came out of

Hydro Jetting for Slow Drains in Sarasota FL

Slow Drains That Just Wouldn’t Clear in Sarasota It Wasn’t Fully Clogged… Just Off This one started pretty typical. Homeowner

When Replacing the HVAC System Makes More Sense

Full HVAC system replacement completed by McDonald Home Services after an older unit became unreliable and began tripping the breaker.

Why Commercial HVAC Maintenance Still Matters

Commercial HVAC maintenance in progress as a McDonald Home Services technician checks voltage to keep the system operating within manufacturer