Air Mechanical, Inc. Blog

Summer storms can knock out power unexpectedly, turning your home life upside down. That’s where a standby Generac generator can make all the difference. When the power goes out, a generator keeps your essentials running. Your fridge stays cool, so you don’t lose all your groceries. Your air conditioner keeps you comfortable in the sweltering ...

Do you happen to have an outdated or unsafe electrical panel? Do you perhaps experience power outages or power surges frequently? You may want to consider AMi’s Electrical Upgrade Services. Older electrical panels may not meet current safety standards, or in homes that have been remodeled circuits may be overloaded without you even realizing it. ...

Living in Minnesota we spend a great portion of our time going into the Winter months. To prepare for the colder seasons and colder Fall nights, purchasing a garage heater during the Fall is a great proactive decision in a newer home. We will explore the benefits of a garage heater, what installation entails, and ...

  Did you know that there is no sense in waiting to turn on your Air Conditioner? You want to be the first to know if there is a problem with your A/C. If you notice the signs below there may be a need for replacement: Age of the system: The average lifespan of an ...

Throughout the 2022-2023 Winter season Minnesota saw up to 71+ inches of snow, which according to weather data, is the 8th biggest snowfall to date. With Spring on the way, Minnesota should anticipate not only rain, but massive amounts of snow melt which may bring flooding to homes and businesses. When we are expecting a ...

  Spring is here! The months of April, May, and June are peak months for severe thunderstorms in Minnesota. Think about it – a huge storm is rumbling through the neighborhood and suddenly, your home is plunged into darkness. Though nothing can protect you from a direct lightning strike, we can prevent power surges and eliminate ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home injuries. That is why it is so important to ensure that your CO detectors and smoke detectors are up to date, placed according to code, and tested regularly.   The placement of CO Detectors can also be ...

Changing our filters has become a part of daily life when owning a home. There are many questions about which filters to use or when to change them for different furnace systems. To answer all these important questions, we must know what MERV stands for, this is Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. MERV reports a filter’s ...

As the Holiday season dies down, and the winter cold takes hold in February, having your home’s humidity at the optimal level can make all the difference for you and your family. Dry air can cause problems for not only your home but your health. Health problems caused by low humidity can be everything from ...

In the land of 10,000 lakes, it’s ironic that water quality is sometimes back of mind for Minnesotans, but it is becoming an issue that affects many in our state. Do you have brown or discolored water, rust signs, white particles floating, a metallic taste, or low water pressure? If so, it may be time ...

    Has your home just been built? Or perhaps your home has been built but recently renovated before you moved in? New homes are one of the best candidates for a thorough duct cleaning as the duct systems are often installed before the insulation, drywall, or other dust and dirt-generating construction.   Keep in ...

Minnesota Winters are some of the coldest Winters around. During this time a furnace is one of the most important mechanical systems in the home. Making sure that this is efficiently operating, and cost effective is imperative for the comfort of your home.   One of the biggest questions you may face if you are ...