The Science Behind Your Refrigerant

March 15th, 2022

Refrigerant is the centerpiece of your HVAC system. It’s essentially where all of the magic happens, and is directly responsible for the conversion of temperatures within your home. For the pivotal role that it plays in your home’s comfort, it’s essential to understand this component of your HVAC system and how its function impacts you.

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Why You Should Always Go With a Pro

February 28th, 2022

Although doing it yourself can be appealing to many for the assumptions that it might end up saving them in the short term, it’s rarely the best approach when it comes to managing your building’s HVAC system. Hiring a professional technician is virtually always the best course of action for many reasons, including those listed below.

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Do I Even Need an AC?

February 11th, 2022

As many already know, Florida summers are hot. They can produce an unbelievable amount of heat, humidity, and discomfort, and can make living feel like a chore. Even more problematic, some people seek to manage these varying and extreme conditions with the use of an outdated and inefficient AC system, or even worse without one at all.

Through the following, we’ll review some of the most pertinent reasons why you should consider investing in your home’s AC, and how it can drastically improve your quality of life.

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Does a Refrigerant Leak Lead to Replacement?

January 17th, 2022

This is a tricky question. On one hand, a simple refrigerant leak will be easy enough for a professional to patch and recharge. Especially when you’re dealing with highly skilled and well-trained pros, you can get any solution at a price. Today, we’d like to talk about when your refrigerant leak might lead to a quick repair, and when it might be a sign that you need to replace your air conditioning system.

It’s important to look at metrics like cost over time, because that’s going to be the largest impact on your life and budget. A quick fix might be cheaper than a replacement, but if your AC springs a refrigerant leak six months after the last one was plugged, you’ll be wishing you invested in a new air conditioning installation system.

Let’s plan accordingly for the future and discuss refrigerant leaks!

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How Powerful Is Your Air Conditioner?

January 3rd, 2022

When hot temperatures roll through our area and we start stressing out the air conditioning, there’s one budding question that can linger in the back of our minds—how powerful is your AC system? After all, if you encounter a problem with your AC’s ability to keep your home cool, you can just upgrade it to a larger and more powerful system to do things better, right? Well, that’s not entirely true.

Air conditioners are designed with a specific purpose in mind. They are supposed to efficiently cool the amount of space throughout your entire home. If they can’t, then it doesn’t mean you need a larger cooling system, it means that you need air conditioning repair in Sarasota, FL. An air conditioner should be powerful enough to cool your entire house.

Down below, we’ll explain exactly what we mean. Just remember to explore your options and call our team when you encounter a problem.

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Three Tips for Better AC Efficiency

December 20th, 2021

Our air conditioners aren’t done yet! We’ve still got a few hot days left in 2021, and don’t even get us started on the hot days coming in 2022! With just one machine powering the cooling comfort of your home, it can be a little anxiety-inducing knowing that you rely on this technology so much.

Don’t worry, take a deep breath. We’re here to help you, and not just by providing seasonal AC maintenance in Sarasota, or last-minute repairs for a homeowner in need. We’ve got some great tips that you can employ that will help reduce your energy consumption and increase the comfort levels of your home. All of these can be done at a minimal cost, and some can even be done for free!

Energy efficiency isn’t just a trick of the trade, it’s a lifestyle. The more you get used to saving energy, the better off you’ll be in the long term.

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Is Your Heat Pump Blowing Hot Air?

December 6th, 2021

Unlike the rest of the country, our heat pumps need to keep providing us with air conditioning so we can survive the heatwaves that are still ahead of us. We don’t really get any respite from the sun down here, and we like it that way!

However, when your heat pump is working against you, then there could be some problems. For instance, a heat pump is supposed to easily switch between heating and cooling modes for when you need different comfort settings. When your heat pump starts becoming more stubborn, and it’s not switching when you need it to, then that can be a signal for repairs.

Luckily, you’ve got us! Jim McDonald & Sons Heating & Cooling Inc. provides fast and affordable heat pump repair in Sarasota, FL. No hassles, no surprise prices, just good services for a community that needs it. Read on to learn more about how to tell if you need our help.

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Is Your Thermostat Reading Correctly?

November 22nd, 2021

It can be easy to forget how important a thermostat is. When a problem arises in a heating or cooling system and homeowners are looking for something to blame, usually the culprit is the system itself. Though, sometimes a thermostat can be the source of a problem and that can be good news!

Thermostat fixes and replacements are usually a lot more affordable than air conditioning repair in Bradenton, FL. They’re small components that can easily be fixed by a professional, but it’s important that homeowners make sure to get this issue diagnosed accurately by a professional.

Let’s talk today about what types of problems can come from your thermostat. We’ll also touch on what it could mean if the thermostat is reading incorrectly. Don’t forget to treat your thermostat like the rest of your AC system, and get it the attention it deserves!

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Cost-Saving Tips for Your AC

November 8th, 2021

Being a homeowner is an expensive endeavor. Depending on how stable your finances are, or how handy you are with home improvement jobs, then owning a home can be more affordable than renting or other living types. However, when you’ve got an air conditioner, things can get tricky.

Central air conditioners are complicated systems. They’re not designed for any person to open them up and start fixing things. That’s why they can be so expensive—amateur fixes can actually cause more damage and do more harm to your budget than professional services.

This blog is about professional air conditioning repair in Longboat Key, FL, and how you can get the most out of your money. We’ll go over when the most affordable time is to call for repairs, and how to get the most affordable costs from a team of professionals that work on your system.

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Finance a Heat Pump With Us!

October 25th, 2021

The times are changing. People are investing in newer, more energy-efficient HVAC systems even if the cost of them is rising. In some areas of the country, you can afford a home mortgage with less than 5% down on the cost of the home. With our financing options, we make it easy to start getting your home comfortable with a high-tech system that we believe everyone should have access to.

We’re not trying to financially plan for you. All we’re trying to do is inform you about the option of financing a state of the art heat pump system for your home. If you’re in the market for a heater and an new air conditioning in Longboat Key, FL, then financing a new heat pump through us might be one of the most cost-effective decisions you can make.

Keep reading. We’ll tell you why this might save you money down the line.

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