McDonald Home Services Blog: Posts Tagged ‘air conditioning service’

What Is Short Cycling?

Monday, October 10th, 2022

Your home or business doesn’t feel quite as comfortable as it usually does. You check the AC unit and notice it keeps turning on, whirring, and shutting off without achieving the desired indoor air temperature.

Air conditioner with tool bag on top.

This is referred to as short cycling. Spoiler alert: it’s not good for your AC unit. If you believe your air conditioning unit is short cycling, you should turn it off before continuing. This is what you need to know.

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It’s Time to Change the Air Filter!

Monday, September 26th, 2022

Our air conditioners have worked hard this year, and we owe it to them to treat these systems with respect! Air conditioners are designed to last a while, even working in our climate where heat and humidity are a near constant. With the amount of stress we put on them, they still need a bit of maintenance every now and then to keep them running efficiently and effectively.

No, we’re not talking about scheduling a maintenance appointment today (although that’s a great idea if you’re interested), we’re talking about maintenance that we encourage homeowners to do themselves–changing the air filter! Dirty air filters can lead to a whole host of problems, some of which require air conditioning service in Siesta Key, FL. We’re keen on avoiding that outcome, so we want customers to know everything they can about the air filter.

What is it, why is it so important, and how do you change it?

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Air Conditioning Maintenance, Now?

Monday, August 15th, 2022

It’s summertime – a great opportunity to get your air conditioner’s maintenance needs taken care of. Wait, what?

Despite contradictory beliefs, AC maintenance can actually be done all year round, even when the end of its season is approaching. And there are many benefits to taking such an approach – from mitigating risks of breakage to enhancing operational efficiency, getting your unit some late-season care can actually end up working well for you in the long run.

In this article, we’ll detail the advantages of late-summer AC maintenance and why you should consider it for your home.

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You Might Need an AC Replacement This Year

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

We know, this is not something that anyone wants to hear. But before you hit the back button and head towards a different blog post–we want to tell you that replacement might actually be an exciting opportunity for you and your family. If this sounds like a sales pitch, or that it’s too good to be true, then keep reading. We promise it’s not!

The truth is that AC replacement is just another solution on an HVAC professional’s toolbelt. Not every AC system should be repaired, and oftentimes homeowners repair their old or outdated systems, only to be unhappy with the comfort levels and to enjoy subpar efficiency levels every month. A replacement is a great big step towards improving the quality and comfort of your home.

Keep reading to learn about why replacement is such an interesting air conditioning service in Bradenton, FL, and why you should be prepared for your next replacement.

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