Air Mechanical, Inc. Blog

Most homeowners have a furnace inside of their homes, a heating system that often uses natural gas (although it may use electricity or oil) to heat up the air and send it throughout the home. But because the furnace itself tends to be out of your sight, you might not think much about how it operates.

A clogged drains is one of the most annoying problems a homeowner has to deal with from time to time, and also one of the most frequent plumbing issues. Here’s how you can prevent your drains from ever clogging in the first place.

Is your heating system running just the way you want it to? Or could you use an upgrade for your comfort, your health, or your system’s efficiency? We’ve got some recommendations on how you can upgrade your heating system and feel much more comfortable throughout the years.

Frozen pipes have the potential to turn into a costly problem. Water expands when it freezes, and even the sturdiest of pipes can break under the pressure. If you live in a cold area, avoid steep plumbing replacement costs and all the added hassle by taking the right steps to prevent pipes from freezing in the first place.

New Year’s celebrations are a time to set goals that you believe you can reach in 2016. Unfortunately, too many people give up on their resolutions because they are not always so easy to achieve. Saving money is a common resolution for many people going into the new year, but assuming you’ll find success on the stock market might not be a reasonable expectation.

We know that calling an HVAC company for a holiday gift for your loved ones probably isn’t at the top of your list of ideas. But just wait until you hear about the features of a professionally-installed Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat.

If you’ve ever experienced flooding in your home, you know that preventive action is the only way to go. No homeowner wants to deal with the mess that results from a flood or the potential health troubles that can arise if mold has a chance to develop.

As the weather changes, our bodies become more susceptible to illnesses like the common cold or even the flu. Eating the right foods, getting enough sleep, and staying warm can help to prevent illness to an extent. But upgrading your HVAC system can do even more, since the quality of the air you breathe has so much to do with your health.

It’s tough to choose between different options for large systems like hot water heaters because the decision you make can affect your home for years and even decades to come. We’d like to help make the process a little easier by telling you a bit about the pros and cons of tank and tankless hot water heaters.

Here at Air Mechanical, Inc., we know that installing a new furnace can be a difficult decision with a lot of new terminology to decipher. Choosing a system may mean learning a little bit about heat loads and sizing, but we recommend you let a technician figure out those parts for you.

Our whole-home heating specialists are often faced with the task of helping homeowners find a single-room solution for a space without any ducts. If you’re having the same issue, we’ve put together some of our best advice of what to install without going through the hassle of installing ductwork.

Furnaces built today are quite safe when installed by professionals, but it’s possible that your furnace is not in the best shape it can be. Modern furnaces have various safety controls that prevent gas leaks and fire hazards.