Although rare, there are moments of extreme weather that everyone should be prepared for. Detrimental weather can affect the comfort and temperatures that you feel indoors. Make sure that your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units are working properly. Learn how local HVAC services can better assist you when a disaster strikes. Protection Against
Ductwork is the networking of tubes that are connected to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and run throughout homes. The purpose of ductwork is to diffuse air from the HVAC system into homes. If you are considering installing an HVAC system within your home, you must install companion ductwork. If your home has
What Options Do You Have for Green HVAC Systems? If you are concerned about the environment, you have plenty of options regarding going green with your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. There are a number of ways you can replace your current HVAC system and allow your home to be more environmentally friendly.
Whether you’re upgrading an existing HVAC system or installing one for the first time, it’s good to have some idea about what you’ll spend on key components. Let’s start with the central air processor, the heart of any HVAC system. A quick search online might suggest that $1,500-2,000 is a reasonable starting budget for parts
When installing air conditioning, the requirements for each process differ based on what type of AC is needed. For residential AC, a central air conditioning unit is installed in the homes and apartment complexes of individual renters and owners. For commercial AC, a special installation is required as the air conditioning for commercial buildings is
HVAC systems are not designed to last forever. At some point, you will need to have parts in yours repaired or replaced. Before you have your air compressor replaced, you may want to find out how much it will cost you. You can plan for paying for this part by learning what factors can determine
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
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
