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Welcome to JDK Heating and Air Conditioning! Full service We have over 20 years experience in the HVAC field. Our goal is to become your exclusive heating and air conditioning contractor for many years. We can ensure that your office staff or your family will enjoy the most comfortable and healthy indoor air quality possible. To learn more about our company, please visit our About Us page. JDK Heating and Air...

Spring Cleaning...

Cleaning Coils with Water Now is the time to make sure your system is up to peak performance. Make sure to call for a tune-up on your A/C & heating system. Follow the tech around your home, ask questions about air flow, static pressure, amp draws, capacitance rated & actual, do some research before someone comes out. Spending money on a tune-up that is not done properly is just like burning your money with...

Using Germicidal UV Lights for Cleaner Air...

Germicidal Lighting The main function of germicidal Ultraviolet (UV) lighting in heating and air conditioning systems is to keep your air handler free of mold, mildew, bacteria, and viruses. These micro-organisms can build up and result in air conditioner blockage and bad odors in your home. The problem is caused by moisture inside the air handler. UV lights do not clean the air; rather they clean the air handler ...

Customer had No Heat...

Problem: Customer had no heat and noticed compressor was not coming on. Solution: When the JDK technician inspected the customer’s system, he was able to observe the malfunction. The problem was a faulty dual capacitor and the solution was to replace the capacitor, which he did immediately since he had the part on his truck. Compressor Result: The compressor comes on in heat and the system works properly now. Time...

No Cooling, but system running.....

Problem: Customer had no cooling but noticed everything was running. Refrigerant and Leak Check Solution: After running a few tests the JDK technician found the system low on refrigerant. A leak check was performed with an electronic leak detector and a refrigerant leak was found on a copper tube inside the condenser. The remaining refrigerant was removed from the system using a reclaimer and the copper tube was...

Thermostat not accepting changes...

Problem: A customer had trouble when entering a temperature change into his thermostat. When the temperature change was entered, the outside unit started, but no hot or cold air came through the ducts. Solution: When the JDK technician inspected the customer’s A/C system, he was able to observe the malfunction. The problem was a faulty indoor fan relay and the solution was to replace the fan relay, which he did ...

Energy bill suddenly doubled?!...

Problem: A customer’s monthly energy bill suddenly doubled. The JDK technician inspected this older A/C system and discovered that the heat strip had broken and metal wires had fused together. An element link had broken and shorted to the metal, causing the heat strip to stay on. Broken Heat Strip Solution: Replace the heat strip and verify that the new unit was working properly. Installing New Heat Strip Result: The...

Saving Money with Maintenance Agreements...

Maitenance Saves Money Regularly scheduled spring and fall heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance inspections can make a big difference in maintaining peak efficiency, preventing overpayment of your utility bills, avoiding system failures, and extending the life of your A/C equipment. Maintenance agreements include a complete inspection by a qualified heating and air conditioning technician to prepare...

Clean Your Coil to Reduce Energy Use...

leaning a Coil with Water Keeping your outdoor coil clean is also a preventive measure that will help reduce your energy consumption as well as prevent strain on major components in your system. Turn off power to the outside unit (condenser) and wash down the entire coil with fresh water. Leave power off to the unit for approximately 15 minutes, then turn the power back on. If you live near a saltwater environment this will...