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How to Hire an Electrician

August 6, 2021

At West Mechanical, we strive to keep our Friday Harbor customers educated and informed about the latest trends and changes in the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC industries. We value the trust you place in us and promise to work hard to keep your business!

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Video – Outdoor Electrical Safety

July 27, 2021

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.

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

July 15, 2021

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Orcas Island home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your health, your comfort, and your household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air you breathe!

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Video – What Should I Do If My Water Heater Is Leaking?

June 28, 2021

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.

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How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?

June 14, 2021

Aside from the professionals, like ours at West Mechanical, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components? Air conditioners keep your Friday Harbor, WA, home or business cool and comfy when the outside temperatures are high, and that’s all you really need to know, right?

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Video – What Are Common Mistakes Made When Purchasing a New AC?

May 26, 2021

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.

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What Is a Ductless AC?

May 5, 2021

Ductless air conditioning (AC) systems can be the perfect answer for that room which is never quite cool enough or for that new addition you are building. It’s a low-maintenance and affordable option to upgrading to a newer air conditioning unit when more cooling is needed inside your Friday Harbor home.

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Video – Have Your Utility Bills Jumped?

April 26, 2021

Have your utility bills suddenly jumped? It could be your heating and cooling system.

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Is It Normal for My AC to Turn On and Off?

April 16, 2021

When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do?

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Video – When Do I Need to Replace the Batteries in My Smoke Detector?

March 30, 2021

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!

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