McDonald Home Services Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Sarasota’

How Air Purifiers Can Fight Sick Building Syndrome

Monday, February 27th, 2023

Have you ever heard of sick building syndrome? We’ll call it SBS from now on. It’s a syndrome where occupants of a building (houses, apartments, work places, etc.) start feeling ill, but they don’t know why.

While it’s not easy to pin down, it’s widely believed that air contaminants in a confined space where we’re breathing them in constantly all lend to this sickness.

Really makes you appreciate fresh air, doesn’t it?

So do we. Beyond simply suggesting air purifiers in Sarasota, FL, we want to explain what they do and how they improve your quality of life.

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Save Time by Getting AC Maintenance Before Summer

Monday, February 13th, 2023

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Air conditioner maintenance is probably the least fun-sounding thing you could schedule right now, but you know what’s worse? Calling for air conditioner repair in the middle of July and being waitlisted.

It’s your air conditioning. It’s pretty important, especially in sweltering heat. The truth is: a lot of homeowners put off getting AC maintenance until it’s too late.

We recommend getting air conditioning maintenance in Sarasota, FL ahead of time so you can depend on your air conditioner working when you need it most. This is what you need to know.

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It’s Been a Suspiciously Long Time Since Your Last AC Repair

Monday, January 30th, 2023

Your air conditioner is working perfectly: it’s chilling the air, it’s quiet when it runs, and it doesn’t take long to cool off the house. But it’s been a while. What gives?

It’s starting to get suspicious. Before you need air conditioning repair in Sarasota, FL, you can stop (most) problems from popping up with preventative maintenance.

Let’s run you through a few things you can do to check on your air conditioner and know if those inevitable repairs are looming around the corner.

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Is Your HVAC Unit Over 10 Years Old? Look for These Repairs

Monday, January 16th, 2023

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No HVAC system is set to last forever. The average lifespan for HVAC units is 10-15 years. While this changes slightly based on the system brand and climate, it’s a good rule of thumb to follow.

Once your HVAC enters the double digits, problems begin popping up that newer systems don’t face as often. If you need HVAC repair in Sarasota, FL for an HVAC unit that’s ten years or older, these are some repairs you may expect.

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4 Major Benefits of Duct Cleaning

Monday, October 24th, 2022

Your ducts deliver air throughout your entire home, aiding in your comfort day in and day out. You breathe in the air that passes through your ducts. It already passed through multiple levels of filtration, but if your ducts aren’t clean, all that dust and debris is spilling into your environment anyway.

The answer is duct cleaning in sarasota, FL. We’ll explain why duct cleaning is beneficial for your home and family and point out all the reasons why this type of HVAC maintenance just can’t wait. Your air quality depends on it.

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3 Sounds Your AC Should Definitely Make

Monday, July 18th, 2022

We know that we talk a lot about sounds your system shouldn’t make, because that’s a vital part of owning an AC unit. Sounds like grinding, shrieking, hissing, and bubbling are pretty much always signs that you need to call our team for heat pump repair in Sarasota, FL.

However, we never really talk about the noises your AC should make. The first reason why we rarely do that, is because heat pump systems and other air conditioners are quiet. They’re easy to forget about while they’re working when they’re working well. So, if you don’t hear anything currently, then that’s not really a bad thing.

Secondly, we just don’t want homeowners to get confused. If you hear a loud or disconcerting noise (especially one that isn’t mentioned down below), then we urge you to call us for help. Let’s try and figure out what these common noises mean.

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Our AC FAQ in 2022

Monday, July 4th, 2022

One thing that anyone working in the HVAC industry will know is that people have questions. And rightfully so! After all, your HVAC system is responsible for keeping your home or office comfortable, so it makes sense that you would want to know a little more about it. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions about AC systems, along with their answers, so that you can be as informed as possible.

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3 Tips Budgeting for Your Next AC

Monday, May 9th, 2022

How much money would you be able to spend on a cooling system right now? Do you have a ballpark or an exact amount in your savings when you start planning this project? If these questions sound like a lot, or if you’re starting to get overwhelmed, then don’t worry. We’re here to help. A lot of homeowners are just starting to entertain the idea of a new air conditioning system or a heat pump.

The important thing to remember is that your air conditioner installation, or repair work, or pretty much anything that involves your AC is going to cost money. These systems run on electricity, and as you know from your devices and appliances, electricity costs are still on the rise. The important thing we’re going to discuss today is AC financing in Sarasota, FL.

Let’s talk about 3 great ways to prepare for your next AC financing project.

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Top 5 Most Common AC Repairs

Monday, April 25th, 2022

While high capacity, powerful machines, even ACs are prone to break down every now and then. This is fair considering they handle a lot of work, and the conditions in which they operate aren’t always ideal. There are a number of things that can cause an AC to break down and likewise many things that can necessitate repair. In this article, we’ll go over the top five most common AC repairs homeowners encounter.

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Where Does DIY AC Repair Go Wrong?

Monday, April 11th, 2022

There’s a little bit of a tug-of-war game going on between handy DIY-ers and professional HVAC technicians. They both attempt to do the same thing, and they’ll spend a lot of time telling homeowners how much better off they’d be of they chose one option over the other. It can be enough to drown out any conversation at a barbeque or a block party. We totally understand, this kind of topic can easily get lost in the shuffle.

However, we’re never going to be that kind of HVAC team. We don’t tell homeowners not to work on their homes, it’s their house so they should do what they want to. We love hearing about new projects, new exciting property potentials, and even our neighbors and friends learning new skills. DIY is always a good thing, until you run into problems that were foreseeable.

This blog post is about why DIY AC repair in Sarasota, FL may not be a good idea, even if DIY repairs are good in general.

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