Heat Pumps are not designed to keep your house warm when its bitter cold outside. They are designed for a moderate climate, which we usually have. When the temperature goes into the single digits and stays there a while, your heat pump can’t do the job. As the temperature starts to fall in the house,… Continue reading Is my heat pump still working when it’s this cold outside?
As we go into fall, you should have a qualified Furnace Man Tune Up your Furnace. Safety is our number one concern when it comes to Gas or Electric Furnaces. On our Fall Check Up, we check all operating and safety controls on your furnace. We check the Heat Exchanger for signs of cracks and… Continue reading I have high humidity causing a musty odor in the basement. What can I do?
I recommend setting your Air Conditioning Temperature somewhere between 72 and 78. Pick the highest temperature where you can be comfortable. This is different for everybody. I advise against setting the temperature too low, say below 70. When the house is cold in the summer, the indoor humidity will actually rise, this is because the… Continue reading What temperature should I set my thermostat during the Summer?
Don’t just pay that bill and get another next month. Consider having your equipment evaluated by Foothills Mechanical. We can make recommendations for needed Maintenance, some Energy Control thermostats, or more Efficient Equipment. The Higher Efficiency Equipment being installed today can reduce your cooling bill by 30% or more. I replaced my Heat Pump in… Continue reading My Electric Bill goes way up during the summer, what can I do?
As we go into fall, you should have a qualified Furnace Man Tune Up your Furnace. Safety is our number one concern when it comes to Gas or Electric Furnaces. On our Fall Check Up, we check all operating and safety controls on your furnace. We check the Heat Exchanger for signs of cracks and… Continue reading Should I have my Furnace Checked Out before the Heating Season?
Electric Heat Pumps require Maintenance to perform efficiently. Yes, you should have a fall Heat Pump Tune Up. Often a problem with a heat pump is not obvious until you get a high electric bill. We can help you avoid that high electric bill through proper Heat Pump Maintenance, Service, and Inspections. We check all… Continue reading Should I have my Heat Pump Checked Out before Heating Season?
Seems easy enough, right? We have been called in many times when the Home Owner attempts to install a new thermostat. Usually the problem is associated with proper wire identification, or extra terminals on the thermostat. It’s not always as easy as the Big Box Stores lead you to believe. Every Manufacturers terminals can be… Continue reading Feeling confident in your skills to install that New Thermostat?
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service Foothills Mechanical Service has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014.“We are very pleased to accept this prestigious award. Focus on Customers is… Continue reading Foothills Mechanical Earns Esteemed 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Some AC Maintenance things you can do: Clean debris out from around the Air Conditioner. Over the winter, leaves, limbs, sticks and trash may be collecting around your AC or Heat Pump. Clear out around the unit. Look down in the unit below the fan. If you see a collection of debris, it should be… Continue reading Should I have my Air Conditioning System Serviced before hot weather arrives?
Check Contactors, Capacitors and Electrical Components Check Refrigerant Charge on Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Run diagnostic checks on electronic boards and components Chemically Clean Coils Repair/Replace Components Verify that your Air Conditioner or Heat Pump System is running at top performance For all your HVAC needs, Call us today! 865-856-0030 (Blount, Knox, Loudon, Sevier,… Continue reading Some Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Service that should be done by a Certified Heating and Cooling Technician:
