Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. Now Offers The HVAC Smart Chip

Southwest Florida’s leading air conditioning and heating service provider is the first to bring this cutting edge, energy saving technology to the Sarasota area.

Driven by their commitment to providing the most advanced air conditioning and heating technologies and the most earth-friendly products available, Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. is proud to announce that they are the first air conditioning and heating service provider in all of Southwest Florida to offer The HVAC Smart Chip.

The HVAC Smart Chip is designed for easy retrofit into residential and commercial HVAC systems and it offers an average cost savings of 14 to 20 percent on cooling and 10 to 15 percent on heating. The device has been tested on equipment form leading HVAC manufacturers and the energy savings have been verified by the California Energy Commission (CEC).

The HVAC Smart Chip monitors how long the AC unit runs, and automatically programs the fan to continue running until all the cold air that would normally remain trapped in the air ducts is delivered to the air conditioned space thereby reducing the number of times the AC compressor cycles, one of the biggest energy guzzlers in both commercial and residential businesses.

In heating mode, The HVAC Smart Chip reduces furnace run time by monitoring how long the furnace runs and activating the furnace fan at the end of the combustion cycle to stay on for up to 8 minutes longer. The additional fan run time extracts more heat from the furnace and reduces waste.

The HVAC Smart Chip is a must-have for commercial and residential clients looking to save money on their electric bills and go green.

If you would like more information about The HVAC Smart Chip or any of Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc.’s products and services, contact David Gill at (941) 921-7208 or via e-mail at david@keepingsarasotacool.com.

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Morton's Gourmet Market 14th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

We'd like to thank everyone who came out to support the SFFBF! This year the Chili Cook-Off was bigger and better than ever!   See more photos here!

Why you should only hire licensed air conditioning contractors for your Sarasota Air Conditioning Work..

If an HVAC contractor is unlicensed, there is a very good chance that he does not have liability insurance or workers compensation insurance.

Most homeowner policies require that work must be done by a licensed contractor and provide no coverage for work that is not.

Florida Statute 489 requires contractors to be licensed.  Hiring an unlicensed contractor is a violation of Florida Statute 455.228 and is subject to a fine of up to $5,000.

Unlicensed Air Conditioning contractors typically do not have the appropriate education or qualification

which may result in poor quality work or unfinished projects. According to the State of Florida, very often unlicensed contractors also have criminal backgrounds.

If the contractor fails to pay any subcontractors – you may also be subject to liens placed on your property.
Is saving a few bucks really worth the risk?

Call the professionals at Sean McCutcheon's Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. and get the quality and service you deserve.

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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Retrofitting Today's High Efficiency Systems

The challenge of retrofitting today's high efficiency systems is that, while they have become more efficient, they have also become much larger in size.

It is important to have the right air conditioning and heating service provider in order to ensure proper installation and peak efficiency.

Sean McCutcheon's Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. is the retrofit expert.

14th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. is proud to be a sponsor of the 14th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off this Sunday, October 20.  

The Chili cook-off is always a success and an eagerly anticipated event for locals who get to taste chili from various Sarasota County Firehouses.

The Firehouses compete for the title of “Best Firehouse Chili”.

There will be celebrity judges, live entertainment, and lots of great chili and cold beer!

Join us at Morton’s Gourmet Market located on Osprey Avenue in the Southside village Sarasota.

Please visit our website to view photos from past years:


2011 Firefighters Chili Cook-off

 2011 Firefighters Rib Cook-off

2013 Firefighters Rib Cook-Off

Sarasota Air Conditioning website

Did your Sarasota Air Conditioning System keep you cool all summer?

As fall approaches and the Florida weather starts cooling off, it may be a good idea to start planning ahead for next year. 

The worst time for your air conditioning system to break down is at the busiest time of the year.  A little preventive maintenance will keep your air conditioning system running smoothly.

You can also save money by getting your system serviced or repaired at slower times of the year.  Air Conditioning companies are more likely to run specials or offer discounts when business is slow.

If you need AC duct repair or replacement you will be quoted a better price at a cooler time of year since nobody wants to crawl around in a 120 degree attic.

So this fall when you are planning for the holidays, you may also want to plan for next summer.
Visit us today at https://www.keepingsarasotacool.com

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. 

To read more, and for more information please visit: Sean McCutcheon's Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc.

Steer clear of unlicensed contractors!

All of us like to try and find the best deals – especially when it comes to expensive home improvements.

However, if a plumber, electrician, or air conditioning contractor has just given you a very low quote that seems too good to be true, there is a good chance they are unlicensed.

As tempting as it may be to hire an unlicensed contractor who offers a great bargain, it is against the law!

Now if you are ever in doubt you can whip out your smart phone and make sure you have the right person for the job!

Just search for the Florida DBPR Mobile App – it's free, and will let you easily search for companies and individuals to make sure they are licensed.

Besides it being illegal to hire unlicensed contractors, unlicensed contractors are subject to arrest and prosecution for working without a license.

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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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Factory Authorized Parts

We use Factory Authorized Parts in order to restore the equipment to its original performance.

As a Factory Authorized Dealer, we hold ourselves to a higher standard of quality. We are certified by Bryant and NATE, and we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on the equipment and installation.

To learn more please visit us at www.keepingsarasotacool,com

TIME TO FIGHT DIRTY - and purify your home’s air.

Get a whole-home air purifier to take out up to 99.9% of the nasty airborne pests in your home like viruses, bacteria and pollen. 

Choose between the Evolution® Perfect  purifier with MERV-15 efficiency or the more economical Preferred™ air purifier to find the right fit for your budget.  

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2013 Tax Credits - Retroactive to January 1, 2012

A new Air conditioning System installed by Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. can get you up to $500 in federal tax credits.

Products purchased for your principal residence that were installed between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013 are eligible.

For example: Air Conditioners: $300 credit, Heat Pumps: $300, Packaged Air Conditioners: $300, Packaged Heat Pumps: $300, and Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan: $50 credit.

Call Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Incwww.irs.gov.
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No high pressure sales!

Would you rather have a highly trained HVAC technician working on you air conditioning system, or  just someone who has mastered the 10 principles of persuasion?  

At Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. our techs are not salesmen, they don’t work for commission, and they will never talk you into paying for any service or repair you don’t actually need.  

No high pressure sales!  just the quality and service you deserve!
 

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.

Should Your Air Conditioning Technician be NATE Certified, and Factory Authorized?

When you choose Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. for your air conditioning maintenance, repair, or replacement, you get knowledgeable, well-trained and highly experienced technicians.

Our Technicians are North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certified, which means they are tested on real working knowledge of HVAC and HVAC/R Systems.

Nate Certified HVAC technicians are preferred by both consumers and general contractors because they require fewer call backs, the job is done right the first time, and they take pride in doing quality work.

Manufacturers and distributors prefer NATE Certified air conditioning technicians because they know the systems will be properly installed, and there will be less warranty returns.

Click here to read more about air conditioning and heating, and NATE certification.

The truth about UV Lights and Indoor Air Quality

It is very likely that at one time or another you have wondered about your indoor air quality.

We are constantly being bombarded with information and statistics from a variety of places ranging from legitimate sources like the EPA website to misinformation deliberately put out there by unscrupulous companies trying to scare you into buying unnecessary equipment or services.  For example, there are companies that prey on the unsuspecting consumer by operating duct cleaning or duct sanitization scams intended only to get a salesman into your home to sell you services or equipment you probably don’t need.

Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. of Sarasota understands that sometimes it’s very hard to separate the truth from the fiction so we painstakingly research all new technology so that we can educate our customers, and we only recommend products that we genuinely believe in so that we can help you make the best possible choice.
We live in a world where Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs as they are commonly known are less prevalent, cigarette smoking is becoming increasingly unacceptable and Americans, for the most part, are trying to live a healthier lifestyle, but we are still exposed to plenty of unstable environments and toxic substances that can adversely affect our health on a daily basis. It is a fact that indoor air can have higher levels of pollutants than outdoor air.

In our warm Florida climate, most people will keep windows and doors shut tightly while they run the air conditioning units for months at a time. If there is not enough outdoor air entering a home, pollutants can accumulate to hazardous levels.

These pollutants can come from anywhere; some more obvious sources include pesticides, paints and cleaning products, but indoor air pollutants can also come from furniture, floor coverings or even certain types of pressed wood used for cabinets. In addition to these indoor air pollutants that can accumulate in your home, improperly maintained air conditioning and heating units can create the perfect breeding ground for airborne microorganisms and bacteria. HVAC systems can circulate these viruses and germs around an entire home or office building in a relatively short amount of time.

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Air Conditioning Tax Credits

On New Year’s Day Congress approved a legislative package that reinstated dozens of popular tax breaks that benefit individuals and small businesses,  including the extension of the “25C” tax credit for installing energy efficient appliances in existing and new homes.

The ”25C” tax credit allows homeowners to claim up to $500 in tax credits for installing qualified energy efficient improvements. 

The tax credit is equal to 10% of the cost  (up to a $300 limit) for installing a high efficiency central air conditioner, heat pump or hot water heater.  Also a homeowner can get a tax credit for up to $150 for installing a qualified furnace or hot water boiler, and a smaller tax credit of up to $50 is available for installing a system with an advanced main air circulating fan.

The IRS will soon release information instructing taxpayers on how to file a claim.

If 2013 is the year you replace your air conditioning system, please give Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. a call.  We’ll help you choose the best system for your needs.

Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. – “The Quality and Service You Expect!


For information about applying for the tax credit click here.

Why is R-22 being phased out?

The manufacture of R-22 results in a dangerous by-product that adversely affects the environment. Older Air Conditioning systems can develop leaks that are slowly depleting the ozone. R-22 is considered a greenhouse gas.

Manufacturers of residential and commercial air conditioning systems have been offering equipment that uses ozone-friendly refrigerants for many years now.  Sean McCutcheon’s Air conditioning and Heating, Inc. has been recommending Environmentally Safe refrigerants such as Puron since 2004.

As of January 1, 2010 the U.S. was required to reduce its consumption of HCFCs by 75%. R-22 may not be used in new equipment. As a result HVAC system manufacturers cannot produce new air conditioners and heat pumps that use R-22.

Unfortunately many homeowners had been misinformed about R-22 availability, and were sold HVAC systems that still used R-22 – even up to a year ago since some warehouses still stocked older models that were offered at huge discounts.  As less R-22 is manufactured, the cost is sky rocketing.  Already R-22 is going for as much as $40 plus per pound.

Moving forward consumers need to take the phase out of R-22 into consideration when having an existing system repaired.  Be very cautious of any air conditioning company that is offering free Freon right now – they may be up to no good!

By January 1, 2020 the U.S. will reduce its consumption of HCFCs by 99.5%. Refrigerant that has been recovered, recycled and reclaimed will be allowed to service existing systems, but chemical manufacturers will no longer be able to produce R-22 to service existing air conditioners.

The Clean Air Act does not allow any refrigerant to be vented into the atmosphere during installation, service, or retirement of equipment. Therefore, R-22 must be recovered and recycled (for reuse in the same system), reclaimed (reprocessed to the same purity standard as new R-22), or destroyed. Sean McCutcheon’s Air conditioning and Heating takes great care to properly dispose of R-22 when removing old units.

We recover the R-22 refrigerant and turn it into reclamation and recycling depots for proper disposal or reuse.

At Sean McCutcheons Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. We give our customers the quality and service they expect!

UV Light Sanitization for Indoor Air Quality

It is very likely that at one time or another you have wondered about your indoor air quality. We are constantly being bombarded with information and statistics from a variety of places ranging from legitimate sources like the EPA website to misinformation deliberately put out there by unscrupulous companies trying to scare you into buying unnecessary equipment or services. 

Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. understands that sometimes it’s very hard to separate the truth from the fiction so we painstakingly research all new technology so that we can educate our customers, and we only recommend products that we genuinely believe in so that we can help you make the best possible choice.

UV Purification is a cost effective way to bask stationary objects like your evaporator coil and duct walls with the germicidal power of UVC light. Most UV lights are installed in such a way that the UV rays directly treat the evaporator coil.  

One of the most important things to remember is that UV light sanitization is very cost effective and it should not break the bank. Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. can install a UV Systems for as little as $250.00 and rarely more than $675.00 for most residential applications per HVAC system. 

We are constantly hearing horror stories from people who were talked into paying thousands of dollars for an installation we could have done for $250.00 so be diligent and at least get a second opinion. You can avoid getting swindled by an unethical contractor if you do just a little research. 

If you would like more information about Ultraviolet Germicidal Lights and whether this is the right option for your particular HVAC system, call Sean McCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. and one of our expertly trained home comfort specialists will answer any questions you may have. 

SeanMcCutcheon’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. has been named a Carrier Award Winning I.A.Q. Expert for three years running.

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