As a home or business owner, you may take for granted the extensive lines of pipes inside of your building. You may not realize how important these systems are until they break down and need to be serviced. At that point, you may find yourself tasked with finding and hiring a piping contractor. You can
The compressor for an HVAC unit is an essential component to ensure that it runs as it should, but replacing it is rarely cheap. That doesn’t mean that you should simply ditch your HVAC system if it’s not working as it should. Here’s what you need to know about having an HVAC compressor replaced so
You know about building codes that affect how parts of the building are constructed. So you may wonder if any laws exist that affect the ways that you heat and cool a building. Every industry has official standards that their professionals abide by. In the area of heating and air conditioning, there are important standards
One thing that many homeowners may not know is how often they should be changing the air filters on their HVAC unit. The air filters are important because they remove particles, allergens, and other pollutants from the air, improving the indoor air quality of your home. Additionally, changing the filters can increase the life of
The home ac compressor unit is one of the integral parts of the central air conditioning system. Installing your compressor is a significant project. The cost of the compressor will also depend on whether you want to install a new one or if you want a replacement. Replacement costs will also consider whether your old
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
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
