Jim McDonald & Sons Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Siesta Key’

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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