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You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the Bellingham fire department or your HVAC technician? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone.
Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the pilot light has gone out. Call us at 360-734-7599 or request service online to have it properly fixed. This is indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help.
A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your…
There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork.
Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.
To help slow the spread of illness, we have put in place measures to keep people safe.
Homeowners in Europe and Asia have used ductless mini splits systems to heat and cool their homes for decades.
Building a new home is an exciting adventure, but it can get overwhelming. That’s why our team is ready to step in and help you select the best possible heating and cooling system for your home and budget.
When adding on to your home or converting a room to a living area, a ductless system could be your best option.
Don’t forget about your heating and cooling system. Remodeling is the perfect time to add more comfort to your home with West Mechanical Inc.
Be sure to do some research before you buy anything, and make sure you are working with an HVAC Contractor you can trust to do the job right.
Do you live near a wildfire zone? If so, here are steps you can take to protect your indoor air quality and help keep your loved ones safe.
Keep your home cool by learning about what causes humidity and the effects of it in your home.
We encourage all customers to follow our energy saving tips to help them save money on future heating, cooling, and maintenance expenses.
Is your water heater leaking? Here’s what you need to do: First, find the location of the leak.
Follow our energy saving tip to close your blinds on sun-facing windows to avoid unwanted heat in your home and help lower your energy costs.
Upgrade your HVAC equipment to help you save money on your monthly energy bills.
Regularly scheduled maintenance can help you catch symptoms of bigger problems before they become an issue for your business. Catching symptoms of trouble early on can keep your units working efficiently and safely as long as possible.
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. Call us at 360-734-7599 to learn more about installing a Carbon Monoxide Detector in your home or office today.
Is your home always uncomfortable either upstairs and down? You should consider zoning your home!
Why are you heating and cooling your home when you are not there? Being able to control your thermostat when you are away is one of the most cost effective energy improvements you can make in your home. Contact us today to learn more!
Regularly scheduled maintenance can help you catch symptoms of bigger problems before they become an issue for your business.
Indoor air quality is on everyone’s mind but how do you know what equipment is right for your home?
When working with electrical equipment outside, be sure to follow basic outdoor electrical safety procedures. For installation or repairs, always have a qualified electrician do the electrical work. Call us at 360-734-7599 if you have any questions or before beginning any kind of electrical maintenance.
Is your water heater leaking? Here’s what you need to do: First, find the location of the leak. This will be helpful for you and your service technician. Turn off the power supply by switching the water heater circuit breaker to “off” for an electric water heater or by turning the dial to “off” on a gas water heater. Next, turn off the cold water supply to avoid more water being wasted from the leak. Call us today at 360-734-7599 to have your water heater repaired or replaced.
It’s time to replace your old or broken AC unit in your home and you don’t want anything to go wrong with the new one. Avoid the common mistakes people make when purchasing a new air conditioner and learn how to prevent them.
Have your utility bills suddenly jumped? It could be your heating and cooling system.
Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings. It’s an easy reminder to replace them and is very important for your safety!
Keep your home safe from fire and electrocution by understanding basic indoor electrical safety procedures. Be sure to check extension cords, light bulbs, outlets, appliances, etc. for anything that could be hazardous.
Air quality in your home is important to your family’s health. Having the right humidity levels, changing your filters regularly and installing air-cleaning or filtration systems like UV lights and air scrubbers.
Make sure your system is running in tip top shape for summer. Get your maintenance and service done early so that your family can stay cool and comfortable all summer long.
Keeping clean air circulating your home is very especially important due to more time spent at home. Contact us today for more information.
Do you know when the best time is to replace your home’s air conditioner? West Mechanical Inc. wants to share with you the following information.
On most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. On tells your HVAC unit to run its fans all the time, even when the air isn’t being heated or cooled. Auto means the fan only runs when your air is being treated. It might be a good idea to try…
You turn on your furnace, and you smell gas. What should you do? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your furnace and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at…
There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork. If you can’t figure out the issue, give us a call at 360-734-7599 and we will inspect your furnace.
Cool your home by opening the windows at night and save on your energy bill. The outdoor breeze will keep your home feeling cool.
Keep your windows closed day and night. This will keep your home cool and prevent your AC from using more energy.
Using natural light instead of artificial light inside is an easy way to save on your energy bill and keep your home cool.
If you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us at 360-734-7599. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.
Summer is an optimal time to cook outside! It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but in the summer it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside. Contact…
Your home’s air ducts connect to your HVAC system, essentially carrying all air in your Bellingham WA home to and from your lungs back to the HVAC system. Air ducts are the paths traveled by the air, meaning it’s optimum for the traveling air to be as clean as possible, as the air can pick…
Change your Bellingham HVAC filters regularly, as recommended which is usually at least every three months. A good HEPA filter will catch the particles before they reach your lungs. There’s so much floating in the air our eyes can’t see and changing your filter as recommended makes all the difference. We are proud to offer…