McDonald Home Services Blog: Posts Tagged ‘heating service’

Do You Need to Replace or Repair Your Furnace?

Monday, March 15th, 2021

That’s a good question. You might have thought you’d get to this blog post and hear us just give you a one-word answer and call it a day, but that’s just not the case. In order to be a responsible HVAC provider, we need to tell you the truth. And the truth is, the decision to replace or repair your furnace depends on many factors.

Ultimately, the choice is yours. If you tell us that you’d rather pay for furnace repair in Sarasota, FL over a replacement, then we’re not going to argue with you. The only thing we will say is that it might be more cost-effective to go with the latter option.

Determining how much it will cost down the line is the main game we play when we decide between repairs or replacement. Today, we’ll try to simplify this decision and make it easier for you going forward.

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We Won’t Give Up on Your Old Heater: Here’s Why

Monday, March 1st, 2021

Look, we’d like to preface this blog by telling you clearly that if your old heater isn’t working well, we’ll always advise you to get it replaced. If it’s running up your heating bill, needing repairs every year, and overall just a big nuisance, then we won’t beat around the bush. However, if you’ve still got a few years left in your heater, we won’t ignore that fact either.

While replacement services can be great, many HVAC technicians will jump to replacement because it’s the easiest way for them to make the most money. It’s true, an amateur will just want to throw out your whole system and replace it with a brand-new one if they can. What’s important is that you know the kind of heating service in Bradenton, FL that you need.

If you know when your heater can keep chugging along, or when it should be replaced, then it’s harder for amateurs to take advantage of you and easier to work with pros like us!

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Heating Repair Now Vs. Heating Repair Later

Monday, February 1st, 2021

If you looked at the title of this blog post and thought “what’s the difference? As long as my heater gets repaired, it doesn’t matter when,” then you’re in the right place. We’re talking to you!

There’s a misconception floating around that heating problems can be dealt with on your timeline as a homeowner, and that if you’re almost done with the winter heating season, you can just run your heater until spring comes and you’ll be set to get it fixed then. This, however, is a dangerous mentality to have.

Heating repair in Sarasota, FL might not seem like an urgent thing, but unless you know exactly what’s going wrong with your heater, it could get worse every time you turn the system on. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, a problem can compound into additional problems and get expensive very quickly.

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What’s Wrong with My Heat Pump?

Monday, January 4th, 2021

Uh oh, it’s time to switch your system from cooling mode to heating mode while we deal with a cold spell, but something went wrong. The switch seems to be stuck or unresponsive and your system is jettisoning cold air into your house when you need to warm up! What the heck is going on?

Don’t worry, this is a fairly common occurrence. Heat pumps aren’t without their own specific problems, and this is one that can baffle homeowner or drive them to believe that their heat pump is ruined. If this is the issue, then it’s probably not ruined. Heat pumps in Sarasota, FL sometimes need expert repairs just like any gas furnace or ductless system, and our team can be the one that provides it.

While you’re waiting for our help, why not see the details below about why your system is treating you so poorly?

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Our Heater Safety Checklist

Monday, December 7th, 2020

Do you have a heater? Well, of course you do. But is your heater working safely and effectively? That’s probably a harder question to answer and if you’re struggling with a response then we don’t blame you. It’s hard for homeowners to understand just how safe their heaters are functioning.

That’s why we’ve taken the approach of giving you our personalized, homeowner heater safety checklist. With each of these points, you’ll be able to further understand how safe your heater is working, and how badly you need repairs from our team. HVAC in North Port, FL doesn’t have to be complicated when it comes to safe heater practices, and we can help you get to the point where you sleep soundly at night knowing your system is as safe as can be!

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Preparing Your Heater for the Drop in Temperature

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

Here in Florida, the drop in temperature from fall to winter isn’t as severe as it is for our northern neighbors. However, if you think that you’ll get through the winter here without the need for a heating system, you probably haven’t been around here for very long. Things do cool down, especially at night, and not having a heater that works for your home could spell disaster.

Heating in Sarasota, FL is an important service that we offer. We want all of our customers to know that we’re ready and willing to help with any repairs, installations, maintenance, and replacement services you might need. And, for everyone else, we’d like to focus today on some tips that can help you turn your heater on for the first time this season. Whether you like it or not, colder temperatures are coming, and we can be your helpful guide to getting you ready for them.

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