Continue reading »]]> $79 For an Early Bird Air Conditioner Tune Up

Spring may not be a time when most of us spend too much time thinking about air conditioning, but now is definitely the time to give your air conditioning system’s annual spring checkup – put it on to your spring cleaning list and make sure that’s your whole home is prepared for the arrival of summer.

There are a number of different things which should be examined as a part of your spring air conditioner checkup; keep reading to learn more about this process – there’s more to it than you may have supposed. That’s why this is a job best left to your McCarthy’s One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning professional, no matter how handy you may be elsewhere around the home. Central air conditioning units are complex pieces of equipment.

1) The first thing that needs to be checked is your air conditioning unit’s coolant levels – you definitely don’t want to try cooling your home without having ample coolant in the system. This will be check and if necessary, topped up to the appropriate level. You’ll also need to have the disconnect switch looked at to make sure that it is in good working order; this is a vital part of your AC system.

2) Next on the list are your condenser coil and your condensate line. The condenser coil is a key part of your air conditioning unit and if this is not working properly, your AC is not going to work efficiently (or perhaps even at all). The condensate line carries water condensation from the air away from the rest of the unit and if this becomes clogged, your air conditioning unit can become flooded – this should be checked for foreign objects regularly.

3) As part of your spring checkup, the startup capacity will be checked, along with measurements of several other important metrics including testing whether your compressor amperage meets the unit’s specifications, the performance of your unit’s motor as well as whether your unit’s capacitors are performing within the parameters specified by the manufacturer.

4) Testing the safety controls is another important part of spring checkups and maintenance for your central air conditioning unit. Like anything else, safety comes first with your air conditioning unit and your safety controls including various fuses and emergency off switches need to be tested at least once a year to make sure that your air conditioning unit is operating safely.

5) The main switching relay of your air conditioning unit also needs to be evaluated to make sure that it is in good shape. This is the core of the electrical system in the unit and as such needs to be examined as part of your spring checkup. The motors in your unit will also be lubricated if required and your thermostat tested and calibrated to ensure proper functioning for your unit once summer heat sets in.

6) All wiring and connections in your air conditioning unit will need to be checked and tightened to ensure continuing functionality and safety. Air flow including your air filter will also be done during your air conditioning spring check up and if necessary, your air filter will be replaced.

Following all of these internal tests and tune-ups, there will be several tests done within your home as well. Air temperature will be tested during the operation of your air conditioning unit to make sure that your air conditioning is working properly. The connections of the air ducts going into your home from the unit will be checked and reconnected if necessary to prevent cool air from escaping before it even makes its way into your home. Your unit’s piping will be inspected to make sure that it is in good shape and free of vibration, the state of your outdoor motor fan checked and your unit’s function monitored to make sure that every part of your system is working together properly.

As you can see, there are a lot of different things which need to be looked at as part of your air conditioning unit’s spring checkup; all of them are necessary to make sure that your central air is working efficiently and safely. Now that spring is upon us, it’s time to schedule your spring air conditioning checkup so that once the mercury begins to rise; your home will be well prepared.

Call (402) 403-5702 to schedule your Early Bird Air Conditioner Tune Up for just $79.

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Continue reading »]]> If our name, expertise and over 35 years of experience aren’t enough to make you feel comfortable choosing McCarthy’s One Hour, then our warrantees will be. When you place your trust in our products and services, you’ll have peace-of-mind knowing that our work is backed by the following warranties and guarantees:

100% Money-Back Guarantee:

We agree to accept both personal & company responsibility for your 100% complete satisfaction with the materials and the work provided by us and paid for by you. During the first year, if you are dissatisfied with the performance of the equipment, our people, or for any reason, we will correct the problem to your satisfaction. Or, we will remove the system that we installed within 30 days of your request, and refund your entire investment.

Temperature Selection Guarantee:

We guarantee that when the equipment we have installed is maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating and maintenance manuals, the system will perform as we have stated and agreed upon. We promise a temperature variance of no more than plus or minus 2 degrees at your electronic digital thermostat whether heating or cooling your home. If the desired temperature selection is not achieved, we will make any upgrades, modifications or repairs necessary to reach the desired temperature at no charge to you for a period of 5 years. OTHERS SELL YOU EQUIPMENT… WE ASSURE YOUR COMFORT!!!

Exclusive “No-Lemon” Guarantee:

Our “No-Lemon” Guarantee recognizes the fact that not every manufactured piece of equipment of heating & cooling equipment is 100% perfect, 100% of the time. Since our customers should expect to receive 100% of the heating & cooling and equipment value they’ve invested in, we offer an exclusive “No-Lemon” guarantee on our “Risk Free” systems. Simply stated, should the compressor in your air conditioner fail during the first 5 years of ownership, or should the heat exchanger in your furnace crack during the first 10 years of ownership, we will remove the “Lemon” and install a completely new one.

Installation Workmanship Guarantee:

Our installation technicians are the best in skill, attitude and workmanship. They’ll care for your home and complete the job with speed and precision. They wear floor savers, clean up when they are finished and take personal responsibility for your satisfaction. They will not smoke or swear in your home and they are polite and courteous. If, when they are finished in your home, they have not performed in accordance with these high standards, we’ll refund whatever amount of the purchase price you feel to be fair.

SIMPLY PUT ” IF WE DON’T TREAT YOUR HOME WITH
CARE AND RESPECT…DON’T PAY.”Lowest Price Guarantee:Anyone can make something cheaper by cutting corners and pricing it for less. So it is important to know what is and is not included in any heating and air conditioning system you choose for your home. Our Price Guarantee is our promise to you that you cannot find a comparable installation for less or we’ll pay you a $100 bonus over the difference. All we ask is that the comparison MUST be “apples to apples”.If you have ever experienced poor service, bought a “lemon” or done business with a contractor you felt wasn’t giving you a fair deal, you’ll truly appreciate the commitment to your long-term satisfaction of McCarthy’s One Hour. Contact us today at 333-5000 or (888) 333-8888 today to learn more or schedule an initial consultation!

Continue reading »]]> Did you know the average adult breathes 10,000 to 21,000 quarts of air daily?* If your home was built in the last 30 to 40 years, it’s called a “tight home.” This means your home’s construction conserves energy by keeping cold air out in the winter and hot air out in the summer. But this weather-tight efficiency has brought about a whole new problem — indoor air pollution. To help you, we created this graph using findings from the US CDC. According to the US Centers for Disease Control, the pollution in most homes can be categorized into three danger levels. These pollutants are …

… the common causes and aggravations for allergies, asthma, and other breathing problems. Do any members of your family suffer from the health effects shown?

You’re probably wondering if your home is weather-tight, how these health-threatening pollutants got in. You may not realize it but houses normally “breathe,” allowing air to flow in and out. A tight home reduces the amount of air that is exchanged.

Consequently, indoor allergens, particulates and infectious agents can become trapped in your home. This accumulation of pollutants is the cause of many health and breathing problems.

In fact, the air in your home may be 100 times more polluted than the air outside.

Find out more about the quality of the air you’re breathing day and night. Schedule an appointment for FREE Indoor Air Quality Testing & Analysis for your home. There is no obligation to buy anything.

*Source: California EPA Study

Continue reading »]]>  25-40% of the Air Your Home Comfort System Produces May Be Wasted!

The Department of Energy released a report that many people will find interesting.  It found that while older heating and cooling systems can lead to bloated energy bills, it may not be the only reason why you’re paying more than necessary.  Instead, there’s a part of your home that you may have never considered when talking about energy efficiency.

This report found that as much as 25-40% of the heating or cooling energy produced by furnaces, air conditioners, or heat pumps in this country is wasted!  The reason improperly sealed air ducts!  Whether you have flexible ductwork or metal ductwork, both can have issues which waste perfectly good conditioned air.

That’s not the only problem with leaky ducts…Faulty ducts also deposit dirty unconditioned air from garages and crawlspaces into your living areas, like bedrooms and family rooms.  Ever wonder why you’re constantly dusting?  That may be the culprit!

Also, when cool, air conditioned air escapes your ducts, it will often pass through warm walls.  The end result is moisture trapped behind those walls.  It’s not unusual for that moisture to turn into mold.  As you well know, mold hidden in a home is a health issue, especially for allergy and asthma sufferers.

Last, leaky air ducts make your HVAC unit work much harder.  The additional work places considerably more stress on your equipment; it must constantly run to get your home to your desired temperature.  An overworked heating/cooling system is far more likely to breakdown prematurely and need repair.

To discover if your home has leaky duct issues…give One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning a call at (402) 403-5702.  One of our highly trained technicians will perform a complimentary air analysis of your home.

Continue reading »]]> Humidity is one of your skin’s best friends.  It’s an essential for healthy, beautiful skin.  In fact, the beauty benefits of humidity could be one reason why Cleopatra spent so much time floating down the Nile.  However, if you don’t live near the Nile, you can use a humidifier to add moisture to your skin.  This is especially important during winter when household air is warm and dry due to heating.

According to the EPA and other indoor environmental experts, the relative humidity inside your home should fall somewhere between 30 and 50 percent, depending on the temperature outside.  More specifically, when the outside temperature is 20 degrees or above, the recommended relative humidity for inside is 35 to 40 percent.

Why are proper levels of humidity so important to your skin (the body’s largest organ) and general good health?

Low humidity causes dry skin, dry hair, itching and chapping.  When skin becomes dry and irritated, eczema can flare.  Mucous membranes in your nose and throat dry out, increasing discomfort and susceptibility to colds and respiratory illness.  With low humidity levels, body moisture evaporates so quickly that you fell chilled even at higher thermostat settings.  Dry skin can look tight, dull and flaky.

Adding a humidifier to you home can remedy these problems and help skin look younger and healthier.

Continue reading »]]> At McCarthy’s One Hour, it’s no secret – your time is our number one priority. But it’s not our only priority. Throughout our company we’ve designed systems and procedures to ensure your complete confidence in calling upon us to serve your heating and cooling needs. After all, you’ve placed your trust in us – and ensuring your complete satisfaction and comfort is the least we can do.

Here are just a few of the ways that McCarthy’s One Hour goes above and beyond to serve each and every customer in the most professional, efficient and courteous way possible:

Your Time: It’s Our # 1 Priority

Our Technicians

Up-front Pricing

Warranties

24-Hour Emergency Service

Continue reading »]]> At McCarthy’s One Hour, we are always seeking motivated individuals to influence and experience our company’s continued growth and success. If you are an installation or service technician that would like to become part of the McCarthy’s One Hour team, please fill out and submit the short form below:

Continue reading »]]> Emergencies don’t always wait for regular business hours. That’s why McCarthy’s One Hour offers 24-Hour Emergency Service, seven days a week. Whether it’s a furnace breakdown in the middle of a cold winter night, or an air conditioning malfunction in the middle of a sweltering July weekend, we can help.

Continue reading »]]> When you’ve got a heating or cooling need, the last thing you want to do is wait around for hour upon hour for a service technician. Well, with McCarthy’s One Hour, your wait is OVER!

In most cases, when you request regular service from McCarthy’s One Hour, we’ll give you a three to four hour window in which we’ll arrive. However, as you can tell by our name, we understand that your time is valuable – and you don’t always have such a window.

That’s why we offer a designated number of Guaranteed Service Appointments each and every day, backed by our slogan “Always On Time…Or Your Don’t Pay a Dime. And not only that – these guaranteed appointment times also come with one-hour time windows. There’s a slightly higher evaluation fee associated with this type of appointment, but we guarantee to show up in the agreed-upon one-hour timeframe, or the entire cost of your repair service is FREE – even if we’re just one minute late.

Ask about our Guaranteed Service Appointments today! Call (402) 403-5702.

Continue reading »]]> There’s nothing like the comfort, safety and security of your home. And when you invite a McCarthy’s technician inside as part of a repair, service call or installation – we take the trust you’ve placed in us very seriously. That’s why we go the extra mile to make sure that we provide customers with the safest, most skilled and cleanest employees possible.

Thorough Employee Screening
Every technician that we hire is subjected to a thorough screening that includes a drug test and background check. Why? Because nothing is more important to us than your safety. Only those individuals that our owners and managers would feel comfortable allowing into their own home will be allowed into yours.

Ongoing Technical Training
Our industry is constantly evolving. That’s why we make sure our already skilled technicians are provided with the latest knowledge and expertise. It’s a major reason why we’re able to get your job done right – the first time – in the best and most efficient way possible. Just like it should be.

Focus On Cleanliness
McCarthy’s One Hour technicians are trained to leave your home just as clean as we found it. That means using shoe covers, drop cloths and floor savers whenever and wherever necessary. Plus, when we’re finished, we will clean up our work area so it looks like nobody was even there. After all, we’re in the business of solving messes, not making them.