Do you have questions about your AC System?

Are you still arguing with your spouse about whether to turn the thermostat up or off when you leave the house? Check out this impromptu video we shot with Stephanie Fortune of Fortune Business Consulting or give us call at (561) 861-3345 with your specific questions.

Video Transcript:

Mike: Hello Everybody, my name is Mike Macdonald, I’m with M&S Air Conditioning & Appliance Service and today we have the luxury of having Stephanie Fortune from Fortune Marketing & Business Solutions with us and we just wanted to ask her a couple questions about her AC system.

Hello, Stephanie.

Stephanie: Hi. How are you?

Mike: Doing good.

Stephanie: Happy to be here.

Mike: So, what is it that you don’t like about your air conditioning system

Stephanie: So, I have a 3-story home. I have a garage on the first floor, a bedroom on the third floor, and then the living space, more or less, on the second floor, and my office. I find that sometimes it’s way colder in my office or in the bedroom and not so much in the living room so how could I manage the temperature in the

In many Florida homes, the air handler is in the attic which is far from ideal...

With temperatures reaching 160° F in the summer months, HVAC professionals agree that Florida attics are about the worst place you could possibly install an air conditioning system. Not to mention the fact that it makes it hard to access for service.

Having your air handler in the hottest part of the house means it has to work harder to keep you cool and that means higher utility bills and an overburdened system that malfunctions more frequently. Relocating the air handler to a cooler part of the house will result in significant energy savings and it will extend the life of your system, so it is a worthwhile investment.

But relocating an air handler is not a job for beginners, inexperienced technicians will take longer to complete the task (which means you pay more – one way or another) and they may knowledge regarding the best place to relocate the unit so you should only use a company that has plenty of experience providing this type of service to Florida homes.

If you’re in the Broward or Palm Beach county and you’re ready to

When you need to repair or replace an appliance, you have two choices: do it yourself or call a professional.

Some smaller jobs are straightforward enough and there’s no shortage of videos to guide you but, when it comes to big jobs, like installing a ductless heating and cooling system, stop the videos, put down the tools, and call a professional – not “Uncle Bob” the jack-of-all-trades...

Here are the top 7 reasons why you should hire a true professional, like M&S Air Conditioning, for your heating and cooling system repairs and installations:

Eliminates Costs of Tools and Materials

Unless you're an HVAC professional, you probably don't have the tools required to install a heating and cooling system. Installing a ductless system, for example, requires torque wrenches, vacuum pumps with lines and adapters, gauges, clamps, levels, drills, and a variety of other tools and supplies.

Saves Time

You’re not just saving money on supplies; a professional installation saves you time. When you take on a DIY project, you have to spend time learning how to do the job, you have to get the tools and supplies and, once you start, you’ll probably encounter questions that will cause you to stop

The product we now call “duct” tape was originally manufactured by Johnson & Johnson’s Permacel division during WWII.

The military needed a waterproof tape that would keep moisture out of ammunition cases. For this reason, the original “duct” tape was only available in army green.

Because it was green and shed water (like a duck), WWII soldiers began calling it “duck” tape and, due to its waterproof nature, strength and built-in adhesive, they soon began using it for all sorts of repairs - even using it to close wounds in a emergencies!

So how did it come to be associated with duct repairs and become predominantly silver?

The returning soldiers brought with them the green “duck” tape as well as a housing boom. This prompted savvy manufacturers to begin selling the miracle adhesive as a way of connecting heating and cooling ducts in many of the homes being built. To that end, they changed the color to silver and it quickly became known as “duct” tape.

To this day, many homeowners believe they can fix just about anything, including their home’s heating and cooling system, with a few layers of duct tape, but don’t do it…

Duct tape has lots

Having your HVAC system professionally serviced twice a year will keep it running at peak efficiency, save you money by extending its lifespan and help you tackle small problems before they become big ones.

But, with so much on your plate, it’s easy to overlook “small” things like your AC maintenance.

By enrolling in a preventive maintenance program, you ensure that your HVAC system is regularly inspected and serviced so your it doesn’t fail you when you need it most.

What is a Preventive Maintenance Agreement?

When you sign a Preventive Maintenance Agreement, your HVAC system is serviced twice a year, typically in the spring and fall, and you get discounts on any parts, accessories or repairs you may require during the contract year.
A maintenance agreement costs less than the bi-annual maintenance visits would cost if scheduled individually and you get the added benefit of having your system serviced before the summer and winter rushes, when everyone else is trying to get an appointment.

Do I really need a Preventive Maintenance Agreement?

While a maintenance agreement is not essential for your HVAC system to function, committing to regularly scheduled appointments helps extend the life of your system and a