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By Bryan Donaldson, Owner, On Time Air. 25+ years of HVAC experience in Savannah, GA. There’s a display at every hardware store in Savannah with filters stacked by number, and the packaging is designed to make you feel irresponsible for buying anything but the highest one. I want to push back on that, because a…
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Donaldson, Owner, On Time Air. 25+ years of HVAC experience in Savannah, GA. A technician just handed you a repair quote and the number stings. Now you’re sitting there wondering whether you’re about to put good money into a system that’s going to fail again next summer. It’s a fair question, and I’ll…
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Donaldson, Owner, On Time Air. 25+ years of HVAC experience in Savannah, GA. Every AC quote you get has a number on it. 14.3. 15.2. 17. 20. Salespeople will tell you higher is better, which is technically true and not especially useful. What you actually want to know is whether the extra three…
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Donaldson, Owner, On Time Air. 25+ years of HVAC experience in Savannah, GA. Here’s a question I get on almost every replacement estimate: “The old one was a three ton, so we just want another three ton, right?” Maybe. But that assumes whoever sized the original got it right, and in my experience…
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Donaldson, Owner, On Time Air. 25+ years of HVAC experience in Savannah, GA. If you’ve lived in Savannah through a spring, you know the week I’m talking about. You walk out to your car and it’s gone yellow. The porch is yellow. The dog is yellow. That’s pine pollen, and while everyone focuses…
Continue ReadingBy Bryan Donaldson, Owner, On Time Air. 25+ years of HVAC experience in Savannah, GA. Nobody calls an HVAC company because they want to. You call because something broke, and the first thing running through your head is what this is going to cost you. I get it. So let me do something most contractors…
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Every furnace has an efficiency rating stamped on a yellow EnergyGuide label, but most homeowners have no idea what that number means or how it affects their heating costs. If you’re shopping for a new furnace in Savannah or wondering whether your current system is costing you more than it should, understanding efficiency ratings helps…
Continue ReadingIt’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside
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By Bryan Donaldson — Owner, On Time Air. 25+ years of HVAC experience in Savannah, GA. When your AC quits on an 95-degree July afternoon in Savannah, you do not need a 3,000-word article about “understanding your HVAC system.” You need to know what to do right now — and whether you should be on…
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Key Differences Between Gas and Electric Furnaces Unpacked Key Differences Between Gas and Electric Furnaces Explained Choosing the right furnace can be challenging for homeowners. With both gas and electric options available, understanding their differences is essential for making an informed decision. This article outlines the key distinctions between gas and electric furnaces, including heating…
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