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Summer is starting to wind down in Washington, and if you are like us that means your AC has been running pretty regularly for a month or more. What happens after a day at the pool and back home you turn on your air conditioning unit and suddenly it blows hot air? There are many…
Continue ReadingPart of our job here at West Mechanical is to make sure you are educated and can make the right decisions! Here are the definitions to some of the most commonly used terms and phrases in the HVAC world. Air Handler The indoor component of your air conditioner or heating system that moves air through…
Continue ReadingOne of the more frustrating things that can happen is your air conditioning freezing up. This is when a layer of ice forms on the outside of your AC unit. Whether you have a window unit or a central air system the causes and effects of this, as well as the solutions, are the same.…
Continue ReadingWest Mechanical is always here to assist you in the purchase of a new HVAC system, don’t hesitate to call us with any questions you have and avoid these 5 mistakes when purchasing new AC. The wrong-sized unit. It is easy to buy a unit too large or too small for your space. A larger…
Continue ReadingAllergy season is upon us! Combat the causes and symptoms of allergies this year by getting your air ducts cleaned. Allergens are all around us and in the spring as the trees pollinate often we consider remaining indoors to avoid the cause, but in some cases this is like getting out of the frying pan…
Continue ReadingAt West Mechanical we are featuring the XV20i and the XV18 quiet air conditioners and the TAM8/Hyperion XL communicating air handler. The Trane XV20i is one of the industry’s most efficient variable speed air conditioners. The XV20i an d the XV18 both use Trane TruComfort, a system that delivers precise comfort. It adjusts the speed…
Continue ReadingAn air conditioner, just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service for it to run efficiently. We recommend getting your AC unit serviced and cleaned once a year. You should do this in the spring, to ensure that your unit will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. Why is this…
Continue ReadingAn air conditioner is a standard appliance in home comfort. The Energy Information Administrations reports that 87% of homes have and AC unit and it accounts for almost 20% of yearly electricity consumption in the US. At West Mechanical we believe the knowledge is power, the more you know about the appliances you are using…
Continue ReadingAs warm temperatures approach, you will need to transition your heat pump from a heating source to a cooling source. It is time to schedule maintenance before temperatures get too high! Get it all figured out before it gets too warm and the spring sunshine changes to summer heat! Here are some things that you…
Continue ReadingA heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from in to out or from out to in. 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…
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