Jacksonville locals are no strangers to hot weather. At Donovan Air, Electric & Plumbing, we can make your home feel like an oasis when summer temperatures spike. With a yearly Preferred Customer maintenance plan, our bi-annual system inspections keep your system in top working order. Preventative maintenance can keep your system running which keeps you comfortable year-round. If your air conditioner needs emergency repair, we have trained and certified HVAC technicians ready to diagnose your system’s issues. Whether the cause is the compressor, heat pump, ducts, evaporator coil or air handler, our certified technicians are expertly trained to deliver fast, reliable solutions. Call Donovan at (904) 241-3785 to schedule an appointment.
Conveniently located along I-10 and the 295 beltway, Jacksonville’s Westside is home to about a quarter of the population in Duval County. The Westside offers plentiful access to boating and fishing for nature enthusiasts. The Herlong Recreational Airport is a key location for aviators who enjoy light sport aircraft. The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is located in the Westside, a premiere center on the East Coast. The Naval Air Station (NAS Jacksonville) is located on the banks of the St. Johns River, home to renowned flight team, the Blue Angels.
Donovan Air, Electric & Plumbing provides emergency services, installation of replacement units, duct cleaning, whole house testing and Preferred Customer maintenance programs to residents all over Jacksonville, including the Westside. Our service area includes but is not limited to those living in the following areas of Westside Jacksonville:
Yes. We are a fully licensed insured heating & air conditioning, electrica and plumbing company. In addition, our technicians are N.A.T.E. certified and become licensed journeymen only after completing a 4-year Apprentice Program with the Northeast Florida Builders Association.
The nation’s largest non-profit certification organization for air conditioning, heating and ventilation is North American Technician Excellence or N.A.T.E. The certification of HVAC technicians is supported by the industry and N.A.T.E. certification is considered the “Gold Standard”.
Our maintenance plan provides two (2) HVAC service calls per year. This mirrors the recommended service schedule of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program, which promotes energy efficiency nationwide. For your part, the EPA recommends you change your air handler’s AC filter once a month.
The average lifespan of most central air conditioning systems is approximately 10 years. Since newer systems are more energy efficient, replacing an older unit can offer a substantial return on investment (ROI). For an accurate HVAC assessment, Donovan can perform a “residential load calculation” that takes into account dozens of variables like your location, size of house, number of occupants and comfort preferences.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. You know from the previous question that a 10-year old system is less energy efficient; so are you interested in lowering your utility bill. If so, it may be time for a new air conditioner. Other considerations would be whether your system requires more frequent service calls and AC repairs, or has the unit become noisier due to internal wear and tear.
It depends. If your current system is under-sized for the area that needs air conditioning and heating, then yes. However, when a larger system is compared to a system with the right capacity for your home, then the answer is no. A system with too much capacity tends to run in short cycles. An AC that repeatedly cycles (turns on-and-off) is less efficient in removing humidity and keeping the air at a comfortable temperature.
A SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) is a calculation that determines the amount of cooling your AC will provide based on each dollar spent for electricity. For example, a new unit with a 13 SEER (the new standard) represents a 30% increase in energy efficiency compared to a 10 SEER (the old standard) central air conditioner or heat pump.
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