Secrets Revealed!

One of the most important and expensive purchases you will ever make for your home is an air conditioning unit. As such, you do not want to make such an important purchase lightly. However, there are a lot of air conditioning companies out there which all claim to be qualified for your business. It's up to you to be educated and informed about the company you choose for your air conditioning unit, from their qualifications and products, to warranties and maintenance programs.

Researching and narrowing down which air conditioning company to use may seem overwhelming, but it is simple when you know what to look for and what questions to ask. When your air conditioning unit is purchased and installed by a reputable contractor, not only can you expect your AC to give you about 10 years of service, but it will continue to provide comfort, lower energy bills and maintain better air quality throughout those years. Through our 8 insider secrets, you can know the basics to finding a contractor you can trust to install quality products and receive quality service.

1. Check licenses.
2. Make sure equipment being installed is by an employee and not subcontractors.
3. Find out if the technicians are paid hourly or by commission.
4. During an equipment purchase/installation, get everything in writing before, during and after.
5. Ask how long parts are warrantied for and if they include labor.
6. For peace of mind, have another person with you when a contractor is in your home.
7. Ask the contractor about their liability insurance coverage and to present a certificate of insurance.
8. If you are receiving a “free” or drastically reduced tune up, make sure that it includes at least a 31-point inspection along with service.

For more detailed information on each of these eight insider secrets, as well as important questions to ask when selecting an AC business, please visit our website for a downloadable brochure. At Wolff Mechanical, we want all Arizona consumers to be educated and informed about air conditioning. It’s our goal to help our clients maximize their efficiency and minimize energy bills.

For over 20 years, Wolff Mechanical has received an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau,  a complaint-free license through the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and voted number 1 in 2013 by consumers in a ranking AZ business magazine. As an APS Qualified Contractor and SRP Certified Contractor, we serve residential, commercial and industrial clients in the Phoenix Valley and are trusted by the Valley’s luxury home builders. We have a reputation for offering the highest quality Phoenix air conditioning services to our customers valley wide. To have one of our trained technicians come to your home or business so you can experience our commitment to quality and service, schedule an appointment at (602) 814-0004 or on our website.

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Preventative Maintenance: Just Do It

When it comes to the life expectancy of your air conditioning unit, the best way to get the most out of it is preventative maintenance. It is essential to keep all parts of your AC unit well maintained to extend the life of your system. Just like the engine and working parts of your vehicle, you wouldn’t expect it to continue to run effectively without problems if you don’t perform routine maintenance, fluid and filter changes.

Routine maintenance on your home’s AC unit helps ensure it is functioning properly and will continue to do so for the life of the unit. Additionally, it will protect you from avoidable, costly repairs brought about by the lack of preventative maintenance. Pre-season maintenance is also important, as it can help to avoid a system failure in severe hot or cold weather when you need it most. Keeping up with the maintenance of your AC unit throughout the year will let you have peace of mind knowing that your system will be able to keep you comfortable and much less likely to require emergency repairs. 

At Wolff Mechanical, we understand the routine maintenance an AC unit requires can be overwhelming for many homeowners. Some may simply be new to AC maintenance, others don’t feel comfortable doing maintenance for such complicated machinery and still others may just forget to add it to the many tasks they already have going on in their busy schedules.

Routine inspections can be schedule with Wolff Mechanical to have our certified technicians help you get the most life expectancy of your air conditioning unit. In doing so, we can identify problems before they become a major repair or beyond repair. Preventative maintenance by Wolff will guarantee your system operates efficiently all year long. By scheduling our certified technicians to perform the routine, preventative maintenance on your unit, you can simply concentrate on enjoying your comfortable home. For more detailed information on when you should perform maintenance on your AC unit, as well as a maintenance checklist for indoor and outdoor maintenance, please visit our website.

Wolff Mechanical is proud to offer the best air conditioning and heating products, world-class customer service and warranties. If you would like to learn more about our Phoenix air conditioning maintenance services we offer, visit our website or schedule an appointment with one of our Preventative Air Conditioning Maintenance Technicians today at (602) 814-0004.

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Monsoon Kicking Up Your Allergies?

With monsoon season upon us, it doesn’t seem we are so much the valley of the sun right now as we are the valley of dust! Dust is so lightweight, composed of very small particles, and any breeze or movement sends these particles airborne. During this time of year, extreme wind blows walls of dust right through the valley and also blows the dust straight through our homes. Not only does it make it more difficult to keep the inside of our homes free of dust, but for many allergy sufferers, this time of year can be torture.

There are some easy remedies to reduce the dust in your home not only for this time of year, but year round, as well as alleviating allergy symptoms. Here is a helpful list of ideas to go through to keep indoor allergies at a minimum as the dust piles up more than usual:

• Use a high-quality vacuum, and make sure the cleaning tools you’re using for dusting will actually pick up and trap the dust, rather than simply moving it around.
• Wash or shake out blankets, furniture covers and sheets often to keep dust from settling on fabrics.
• Invest in allergen covers for pillows and mattresses to keep these items from absorbing dust. 
• Get in the habit of inspecting the filters of your HVAC system monthly and changing when they begin to clog with dirt and dust.
• One of the most effective ways to get rid of dust is sealing air leaks in your home’s walls, windows, and especially ductwork.

Many of us may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of constant sweeping and dusting and others may feel this only intensifies their allergies. Wolff Mechanical uses Aeroseal technology to seal air leaks in ductwork. This technology closes off small holes and cracks in your heating/cooling and ventilation ducts, virtually stopping extra dust from entering. It’s no wonder this is the most effective way to get rid of dust, as it causes less dust to enter the indoor air or settle on your furniture and floors.

Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues. For more information on the Aeroseal technology to improve the air quality in your home, reduce allergens and save you money, please visit our website.

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Breathe A Sigh of Relief!

As the focus on greener living, reducing energy consumption and minimizing our carbon footprint has grown in popularity over the last few years, it has also brought to light a need for healthier indoor-air quality. The green living movement has shed light on the impurities lurking indoors and the need for whole-house air cleaners in today’s homes. Air cleaning devices are able to remove many pollutants from indoor air and improve the quality of the air we breathe. Air cleaning devices which are designed to be installed in the ductwork of a home’s central heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system clean the air in the whole house; thus the name, whole-house air cleaners!

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air pollutants are among the top five environmental health risks to people to date, due to the harmful materials they contain. The EPA breaks down pollutants that can affect air quality in a home into the following two categories:

• Particulate matter which includes dust, smoke, pollen, animal dander, tobacco smoke, particles generated from combustion appliances such as cooking stoves, and particles associated with tiny organisms such as dust mites, molds, bacteria, and viruses.

• Gaseous pollutants which come from combustion processes. Sources include gas cooking stoves, vehicle exhaust, and tobacco smoke. They also come from building materials, furnishings, and the use of products such as adhesives, paints, varnishes, cleaning products, and pesticides which are VOCs (volatile organic compounds).  

Whole-house air cleaners are the most efficient way to remove harmful particulate and gaseous pollutants from large indoor spaces, especially those with cathedral ceilings. Another advantage to whole-house air cleaners is they help protect your central heat and air equipment from damage caused by fine particle buildup, reduce future repair costs, help extend equipment life and even decrease the amount of settling dust in your home. Who doesn't want to breathe easier and dust less?

If anyone in your home suffers from frequent allergies or respiratory illnesses, a whole-home air cleaner can aid as a permanent solution. If you’re interested in learning more about whole-house room cleaners, please visit our website or call us at (602) 814-0004 to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced technicians. We are proud to offer the best products, world-class customer service, financing and warranties available.

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