Commercial Air Conditioning - Sarasota Area

Sean McCutcheon's Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. offers commercial air conditioning and heating installation, repair, and maintenance.

We service Sarasota, Bradenton, and the surrounding communities.

We offer high-efficiency packaged rooftop units, split systems, HVAC controls, and indoor air quality products for the light commercial industry.

We are committed to helping our customers through advanced products and unsurpassed customer service.

Call us today for the quality and service you deserve!

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Why we only specialize in residential and commercial air conditioning and heating systems.

There is an enormous temptation for business owners to be a “Jack of All Trades”. After all, none of us want to turn away potential business and “one stop-shopping” is very convenient for the customer so it’s a win-win for everyone, right?

Customers like the idea of a one-stop shop, because it makes life easy if you have someone you can trust to take care of all your needs. Merchants like the idea because they aren’t sending businesses elsewhere.

It all sounds like a great idea except that, when you are trying to be all things to all people, you quickly find out that you can’t be the best at everything and nobody is ever completely satisfied.

Gone are the days of the days of the backyard mechanic, today’s vehicles require skilled technician’s that understand the science and technology required to keep them running, the same is true of your Heating and Air Conditioning equipment.

Advances in technology have made specialists more important than ever and Social Media and websites like Angie’s List or Ask the Seal make it easier than ever to do a little bit of research online so you do not have to settle for a second rate company.

It used to be that hiring the best meant paying more, but that is simply not the case anymore, especially in a highly competitive industry like the HVAC industry. In fact, quite often the opposite is true. When you hire a less expensive company, you frequently end up paying for parts you didn’t need or inferior work that causes serious problems that could have been avoided by a specialist.

The “Jack of All Trades” business model is based on the philosophy that you should have a solution for nearly 10 out of 10 of the people you encounter. Specialization requires business owners to be comfortable with the idea that they may have to turn away some business.

The “Jack of All Trades” business model forces merchants to provide services they may not be able to stand behind, or even offer unnecessary or ineffective services. 

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Free Air Conditioning Cleanings or Tune-Ups

Beware of ads for free air conditioning cleanings or tune-ups. This can lead to recommendations for costly repairs that are not required and to customers being pressured to replace units, or significantly marking up the price on replacement parts.

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Sarasota Military Academy Air Conditioning

Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) is nearing the completion of a major expansion that will bring the Orange Avenue campus which was originally built in the 50s into the 21st century.

SMA is attended by over 950 students in grades 9-12, making it the second largest charter school in the county.

The three-story, 37,000 square foot building which features staff offices and 22 classrooms including a band room, computer labs and Exceptional Student Education classrooms is expected to be ready in time for the start of the 2013-2014 school year

Sean McCutcheon's Air Conditioning and Heating is proud to have been selected as the HVAC contractor for the newly renamed Urfer Campus which was designed by Sarasota Architect Michael Carson of Carlson Studio Architecture.

For more information on air conditioning, and how we can keep you cool and reduce your energy bills, please visit our website.

How do you know if your air conditioning ductwork needs to be inspected?

The average home can lose up to 20% of its heating and cooling energy if the ductwork is improperly sealed or has loose connections.  

According to FPL, 50% of homes in Southwest Florida have leaky Ductwork.

So, how do you know if it is time to call Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. to repair or replace or your ductwork?

For one thing, as a homeowner you can visually inspect your own ductwork.   

Most homes in Florida have flexible ductwork installed.  While Flexible ductwork has many advantages over sheet metal (Less expensive, easier to install), it is still plastic and will deteriorate over time.  After 5 or 6 years it would be a good idea to visually inspect the ductwork at least once every year.  You will want to see if there are tears in the protective coating of the ductwork, kinks, flattened areas, or even exposed insulation. 

If you have a preventive maintenance plan with Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc., let us know if you have any concerns about the condition of your ductwork and we will gladly visually inspect it for you.

Flexible ductwork is also very susceptible to damage from wildlife such as roof rats, squirrels, and raccoons.  If you even suspect you have had any critters in your attic, the ducts should be checked. 

Does your ductwork make strange noises - such as rattling, clanging, or banging sounds?  This can be an indication of loose connections and poor sealing.

Do you notice that some rooms feel warmer or colder than others?  Maybe you notice that some vents seem to have more air pressure at the register than rooms further away from the AC System.

And of course, just look at your utility bill.  Does your cost of electricity seem higher than it should be?

If you need repair or replacement of your ductwork, the best time to do it is during the coolest time of the year.  Attics in Florida get very hot in the summer, so most HVAC companies will give you a much better price so their valued technicians will not have to work in a 130 degree attic. 

If you have any more questions, or you would like to schedule a service or maintenance visit, please call Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc., and let us help keep you cool (and lower your energy bills).

Heat pumps during colder weather.

Many people prefer to have a heat pump. With a heat pump, you do not need to have a separate AC system and a heater, the heat pump actually provides both heating and cooling capabilities.

During colder temperatures a heat pump will extract heat from the air outside and pump it inside. This means that they use much less energy than even the most energy efficient furnaces.

Unfortunately however, heat pumps work best at temperatures above 40 degrees.

When it gets very cold and the air temperature falls below 40 degrees, the unit can freeze up. When this happens the system has to defrost itself. During a defrost cycle the air conditioning has to run in order to melt the ice, and the backup electric heater will turn on so cold air is not blown into the home. So basically you have AC and heat working at the same time which isn’t all that efficient.

The way to avoid this situation is to go ahead and turn the heat on before it gets that cold. On most thermostats this is listed as EM Heat (Emergency Heat) When a thermostat is set to this, only the heat will turn on when the temperature drops.

Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. advises that you test your electric heat before the temperature gets very cold. This way you know that you will have heat on those cold nights.

Most people never think to make sure the heat is working properly, and every year this results in great numbers of people calling AC repair companies for emergency service calls. There just aren’t enough AC techs to handle these calls and some people go days without heat.

Another great idea is to sign up for a preventative maintenance program. Your AC System will be completely checked every spring and fall so you will have peace of mind knowing it will heat when it needs to. Also, with a maintenance agreement, if you ever do need a repair, you will get priority as a preferred customer.

Sarasota Air Conditioning Repair, Service, And Maintenance