Even the best-looking structures are of little use to their residents if the heating and cooling systems that serve these homes do not work. That’s where we come in. Here at O.C. McDonald, we’ve been serving residents and businesses in the San Jose and Silicon Valley areas for over 100-years. At O.C. McDonald, we provide
An essential part of any heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system is the air handler. This unit acts as a large fan that blows the cooled or heated air through the ductwork, to be delivered into each room of your building. Without this mechanical device, the cool or warm air will only just trickle out
Your industrial heating and cooling system is, in many ways, the silent backbone of your company. It is the central component to keeping the environment of your company and its employees and customers comfortable and safe. In a comfortable environment, performance rates soar allowing your company to reach its full potential. In a nutshell, maintaining
With so many San Jose plumbing companies in the area, it’s important to choose the best one for your plumbing purposes. Even in a plumbing emergency, your choice in a company can be the difference between solving your plumbing problems or making them worse. As you start your search for the right company, be sure
At some point, your air conditioning unit will need to be replaced. With age comes the need for increased repairs, efficiency issues, and other problems. It is important to make sure that you know when it is time for an air conditioner compressor replacement. There are several things that you should consider when thinking about
No matter the brand or how well you maintain your air conditioning system, the compressor will eventually need to be replaced. If your air conditioner is having problems and you have narrowed it down to a bad compressor, you can replace it following the steps below. A compressor works by compressing refrigerant gas and then
San Jose is a fine town. Sometimes the heat starts to get to us. This is particularly true if we live in a sunny climate like San Jose, and it is the middle of summer. Summer comes quicker than we think. There are about 15 heating and cooling companies in the San Jose area, according
All heaters aren’t created equally, and while traditional industrial heaters are considered the de facto choice for heaters for a number of larger businesses or organizations, they certainly aren’t the only option. Silicone heaters bring with them a number of strengths, and they’re well worth considering whether you’re looking to outfit a new office building
We are a family-owned company with a team of dedicated technicians. Our contractors perform a slew of services, including HVAC for industrial, commercial, and residential properties, process piping, design/build for new or renovated buildings, plumbing, and sheet metal fabrication. We work with many industries, such as data centers, heavy industrial piping, LEED Certified projects, health
Installing an office air filter can do wonders for the health and well-being of employees. It can even indirectly boost employee satisfaction and productivity. Here are some of the ways employees will be healthier and happier with an air filter in their office. We often hear that indoor air quality can be even worse than
