R&R Mechanical Services LLC

WHY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR HEATING SYSTEM You’ve heard the old adage, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when it comes to your home’s heating system. Whether you rely on a hot water boiler, forced-air furnace, or even a geothermal system, your heating equipment benefits from yearly check-ups from HVAC pros who know how to keep your equipment in peak performance condition. So how does annual preventative maintenan...Continue reading

With Covid-19 being a threat to ourselves and our loved ones, it's important to take action and protect our health. The iWave Air Purifier is a great way to protect you and your loved ones from this deadly virus. How iWave Works: iWave is an air purifying device that installs in any duct air conditioning system. When air passes over the iWave, ions produced by the device reduce pathogens, allergens, particles, smoke and odors in the air, creating a healthy environment withou...Continue reading

A Cracked Heat Exchanger: What It Means and What To Do: With winter right around the corner, the burners are lit and HVAC units are in full heat mode. Your fall maintenance stated all components are working well, but did your HVAC technician confirm your heat exchanger is in good shape? Because a damaged or cracking heat exchanger can pose a definite risk to your health. When it comes to a cracked heat exchanger, don’t panic. Just be mindful of what health concerns can arise ...from a faulty heat exchanger left running, make sure the heat has been shut off, and be ready to replace it. A heat exchanger is designed to be a secure environment for combustion to travel. It’s the transfer of that combustion that creates heat. Air is pushed over folds of the heat exchanger, warmed, and sent out through the duct-work to the rest of the house or building. There are only two openings on either end of each heat exchanger, one for the burner that lights the gas, and one to release the combustive materials. Heat exchangers have a fairly long lifespan, as gas supplied furnaces are manufactured under a set of nationally recognized standards. But even a well-maintained unit will suffer wear and tear from regular use. And the wear is worse on a unit that isn’t serviced properly. Every time your unit calls for heat, that metal expands and then contracts again once the call is done. Over time, hairline fractures can form which can grow into even larger cracks. Once the first crack appears, you have a problem. While the furnace can still function at reduced efficiency, the combustion gases and by-products are no longer completely contained. Natural gas exposure alone, in small amounts, can cause headaches, nausea or breathing issues. The most common by-products that can leak from a furnace are: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Colorless and odorless, initial symptoms include headaches, weakness and vomiting. And longer exposure can be fatal. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) A harsh and saccharine gas, short term exposure can cause coughing, bronchitis, and inflammation of the lungs’ lining. Particulate Matter (PM) Particles that can cause a variety of ailments depending on the size, from asthma to irregular heartbeat. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) A heavy and colorless gas, CO2 causes vertigo and seizures at high concentrations. Studies show that many Americans are either uninformed or misinformed about the dangers of CO2, especially when it relates to good equipment maintenance. Understanding the potential risks of a damaged heat exchanger is the first step towards a safe heating season. The second step is a solid maintenance schedule with a full fall checkup, that will ensure your gas-supplied HVAC units are crack-free. If you don’t have annual maintenances for your equipment, it’s never too late to reach out to your local contractor and setup a survey. Keep yourself and your family safe this winter.

Dont get caught with no heat this winter. Call us for preventative maintenance. We will come out and check your equipment. If you would like to replace your equipment we would be more than happy to come out and give you an estimate. Our prices are very reasonable and we stand by our work. We do the job right the first time.