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Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Call us at 804.323.0189 today.
The Lennox Spring HVAC rebate promotion launched at Marshall Mechanical today. With the Lennox manufacturer rebate of up to $1,000, the Federal tax credits of up to $1,500, and zero percent, 12-months financing offered by Marshall Mechanical, you can save up to $2,500 on a new heating and air conditioning system.
But you must act now to take advantage of these savings as the Lennox rebate ends with equipment being installed by June 30, 2010.
This Lennox rebate promotion allows Marshall Mechanical to customize a heating and air conditioning system — a Lennox Home Comfort System — based on your personal home comfort requirements and your home’s specific needs.
Lennox Spring Rebate — save up to $1,000
We can create a Lennox heating and air conditioning system from a full range of qualifying products from Lennox’s outdoor, indoor, healthy climate and temperature control lines and the homeowner will be then eligible for a manufacturer’s rebate of up to $1,000 for buying one qualifying product in each category of select systems purchased and installed by June 30, 2010. And we’ll help you with the paperwork in order to get your rebate processed.
Best of all, Marshall Mechanical also offers you 12-month, 0% financing through GE Money — available for qualified applicants.*
If you purchase and install your heating and air conditioning system with a qualifying Lennox Home Comfort System before June 30th, you can receive:
1. Up to $1,000 in Lennox product rebates on qualifying home comfort systems
2. Up to $1,500 in Federal tax credits
3. 12-months 0% financing from Marshall Mechanical
Therefore, your total savings can run up to $2,500!
And, of course, those savings are in addition to the money you’ll save each and every month by having a new and more energy-efficient heating and air conditioning system installed in your home, further saving you hundreds of dollars each year as you and your family enjoy your new Lennox home comfort system. And that’s a lot of extra cash for you to spend on other things you need each month.
So don’t wait to take advantage of this offer
Please call your Richmond heating and air conditioning professionals at Marshall Mechanical today at 804.323.0189. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and set up an appointment to review your heating and air conditioning needs prior to the arrival of the hot summer temperatures and humidity conditions that the Richmond area is known for.
With Marshall Mechanical and Lennox, now there are even more ways to both protect and maximize the investment you’ve made in your home!
P.S. Call 323.0189 today as the 2010 Lennox Spring Rebate Promotion lasts only until June 30, 2010, with equipment being installed by that date. Lennox rebate requests must be postmarked by 10 days from installation or by July 14th, whichever occurs first. Don’t miss out on these great savings! Call us today at 804.323.0189.
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Saturday, March 13th, 2010
It’s not always easy to determine if you need to replace your home’s heating and air conditioning system. A professional HVAC engineer can work with you to determine whether fixing or replacing it is the best option.
But here are the some points to help you make your decision if you are considering replacing your HVAC system:
❏ Some of your rooms are too hot or cold.
Duct problems, inadequate air sealing or insulation could be the cause. No matter how efficient your heating and cooling system is, if your home is not properly sealed and insulated against air leakage, you will not be as comfortable and your system will have to work harder.
❏ Your home has humidity problems and/or excessive dust.
Poorly operating or improperly sized equipment could be to blame. Leaky ductwork can also cause these problems, so having it sealed may be a solution. Monthly maintenance of your heating and cooling equipment’s filters may also help.
❏ Your cooling system is noisy.
Your duct system could be improperly sized or there may be a problem with the indoor coil of your cooling equipment.
❏ Your equipment needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up.
In addition to the rise in energy costs, the age and condition of your heating and cooling equipment may have caused it to become less efficient.
❏ Your air conditioner or heat pump is more than 12 years old.
Consider replacing it with newer, more efficient equipment. And, remember, high efficiency levels begin with ENERGY STAR.
❏ Your furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old.
Consider replacing it with ENERGY STAR® qualified equipment. ENERGY STAR has set high efficiency guidelines for both types of heating systems.
❏ You leave your thermostat set at one constant temperature.
You could be missing a great energy-saving opportunity. A programmable thermostat adjusts your home’s temperature at times when you’re regularly away or sleeping.
❏ Your score on the ENERGY STAR Home Energy Yardstick is below five.
That means you’re using more energy at home than most Americans and probably paying more than you need to on energy bills. Get personalized recommendations to improve your home and/or heating and cooling system. Find the Home Energy Yardstick at www.energystar.gov. Click on Home Energy Analysis.
The professional HVAC engineers and technicians at Marshall Mechanical can help you determine what’s best for you, your family’s comfort and your home. Simply call us at 804.323.0189 today.
Source: “A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling,” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Purchasing a new home heating and air conditioning system is often more important than people recognize. Not only does your HVAC system need to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the hot Richmond summer months, it needs to run at high efficiency to save you money, have noise reduction features for quiet operations and both balance air flow and keep it at the right moisture level.
In this way, you’ll enjoy a comfortable home all year long and for many years to come. It is truly an investment in your home that you should not rush into purchasing, just like any other investment. Take your time, check the facts and ask questions of your HVAC contractor.
To help you make the best decisions in purchasing your new HVAC system, here are 7 things to consider:
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Reliability. Chances are, your heating and cooling system is one of the most expensive pieces of equipment you will purchase for your home. That’s why it’s important to choose proven products from a reputable manufacturer.
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Efficiency. A new ENERGY STAR®-labeled system, when properly sized and installed, can save you up to 20% on your annual heating and cooling costs. Plus, it may qualify you for utility rebates and tax credits.*
- Quiet operation. The sound of a standard furnace can be as loud as 100 decibels, comparable to the sound of a kitchen garbage disposal! Air conditioners can produce sounds as high as 80 decibels. Look for technologies and features that help keep operating sound at a comfortable level.
- Consistent temperatures. With a typical furnace or single-speed air conditioner, indoor temperature can vary as much as seven degrees from the thermostat setting. Variable speed and/or two-stage systems give you the assurance of precise temperature control.
- Balanced humidity. To maintain proper moisture levels in your home, choose a thermostat that controls both temperature and humidity. You might also consider a variable speed and/or two-stage comfort system and dehumidifier.
- Proper Airflow. A typical furnace motor runs at one speed and circulates a constant volume of air, so it responds to changing comfort demands by repeatedly cycling on and off. This frequent cycling increases air stratification and stagnation. For optimal air circulation, choose a variable speed model.
- Healthy air. One of the best ways to combat indoor pollution is to attach an air cleaner to your furnace or air handler. That way, you can have peace of mind knowing your system is working to capture small contaminants in every room of your home.
Here at Marshall Mechanical, we partner with Lennox because of their superior heating and air conditioning equipment and because they are the innovation leaders in high efficiency technology. Their products are superior in many ways. But we will always talk with our customers to find out exactly how they use their HVAC system and take into consideration their home specifications to make the best choice for each individual family and home.
For a free consultation on what heating and air conditioning system is the best choice for you and your Richmond-area home, please call the HVAC professionals at Marshall Mechanical at 804.323.0189 today.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
With the early bout of warm weather in the Richmond area this weekend, it’s not too early to start planning for your HVAC system’s Spring maintenance. As you may know, Marshall Mechanical is an authorized Lennox dealer and we specialize in helping you to maintain your heating and air conditioning equipment so that you can enjoy comfort and energy savings all year long, for many years to come. Below is an excellent Spring HVAC maintenance checklist* and reminders to help you best maintain your HVAC equipment this year.
Keep your cool with simple A/C maintenance
- Clear leaves, brush and dirt from inside your air conditioner’s top grille.
- Trim nearby shrubs and bushes to allow at least two feet of clearance around the unit.
- Set the thermostat to cooling mode and run your air conditioner a few minutes to make sure it’s working.
- Schedule an annual checkup of your air conditioning system.
- Replace your air conditioner filter once a month. Dirty filters restrict air flow and can waste energy.
- If you use a room air conditioner, install it on a north-facing wall to keep it out of the sun.
- If it’s time to replace your air conditioner, look for an ENERGY STAR® qualified model to help reduce cooling costs up to 20 percent.
Don’t let April showers bring May mildew
- Clear leaves, pine needles and other debris from gutters and downspouts to ensure proper drainage. Check that they’re stable to avoid flying debris during storms.
- Be sure downspouts slope away from your house. They should carry water at least 5′ from foundation walls.
- Position lawn sprinklers so they don’t spray your home’s walls.
- Examine window and door seals and weatherstripping. Reseal if needed.
- Move furniture a few inches away from the inside of exterior walls to increase air circulation.
- Check windows for condensation and walls for water stains, which are signs of too much humidity.
- Keep your home’s relative humidity between 30 – 50%. A humidity control system such as Humiditrol® can safely control humidity.
Take control of home energy costs
- Reduce air leaks in your home by caulking, sealing and weatherstripping around doors and windows.
- Use exhaust fans to reduce moisture in the kitchen or bath, but turn them off when they’re no longer needed.
- Make sure your refrigerator’s seals are airtight. Test by closing the door over a dollar bill. If you can pull the dollar out easily, the seal may need to be adjusted.
- Wash only full loads in your dishwasher and clothes washer.
- Turn off lights you don’t need to save energy and reduce extra heat in your home.
- If it’s time to replace your air conditioner, choose an energy-efficient model with two-stage cooling, such as the XC-21. Two levels of operation allow you to rely on the low setting most of the time and it runs at low speed 80% of the time, which means lower operating costs, more consistent comfort and better humidity control.
- Prepare dinner on your outdoor grill to help reduce your air conditioner’s load.
- Check ducts for air leaks, including holes or separated sections.
After having such a cold and snowy winter here in the Greater Richmond area, I think we’re all be glad that Spring is not too far around the corner. Remember, Marshall Mechanical is uniquely qualified to handle all your HVAC maintenance needs and we can help you protect your equipment and the investment you’ve made in your home. To schedule your Spring HVAC check-up, simply call our office at 804.323.0189 to schedule your appointment today.
*These tips are brought to you by Lennox International Inc. and Marshall Mechanical as an authorized dealer. © 2010 Lennox with all rights reserved.
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Monday, February 15th, 2010
Lennox Indoor Comfort Systems. Innovation never felt so good.
UPDATE 4/1/2010: If you’re looking for the most recent Lennox Rebate for Spring 2010, please click here: Lennox 2010 Spring Rebate offer from Marshall Mechanical
Thinking of replacing your heating and air conditioning system or heat pump? Want to save money on your Richmond area monthly energy bills? Want to increase energy-efficiency in your home?
Then you have just about one week left to take advantage of the Lennox Winter Rebate Promotion as it ends on February 26th, 2010. And your new HVAC system including an energy-efficient heat pump must be installed by that date to qualify.
The details on the promotion are featured on the Marshall Mechanical website but you can save up to $2,500 by qualifying for a Lennox rebate of up to $1,000 buy purchasing a qualifying Lennox home comfort system and then also qualify for a Federal tax credit of up to $1,500. This is in addition to the hundreds of dollars you’ll save every year in energy costs by having a much more energy efficient HVAC system installed in your home, especially if your heating and air conditioning system is more than 10 years old.
What should you do to take advantage of this offer? Simply call Marshall Mechanical at 804.323.0189 today for a free, no-obligation HVAC assessment.
Tags: Energy Cost Savings, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pump, heating and air conditioning, HVAC system replacement, Lennox Home Comfort HVAC System, Lennox Promotion, Lennox Rebate, residential HVAC
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Well, just when we thought our Richmond temperatures were fairly mild for January, along comes a winter storm just to remind us that it truly is Winter. While we should have a nice day on Thursday, Friday night brings much colder temperatures and snow is in the forecast for the weekend. There are even flood warnings in Chesterfield and Henrico so be careful out there.
If you have any problems with your home’s furnace, boiler or other heating system, don’t forget that the team at Marshall Mechanical is available to you by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. The emergency phone number for heating or plumbing problems, service and repair is the same as our regular number. Simply call 804.323.0189 whenever you need emergency assistance.
Tags: Emergency Service, Home Heating System Problem, HVAC Repair, Winter Storm
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
Lennox Indoor Comfort Systems. Innovation never felt so good.
UPDATE 4/1/2010: If you’re looking for the most recent Lennox Rebate for Spring 2010, please click here: Lennox 2010 Spring Rebate offer from Marshall Mechanical
Our trusted HVAC and home comfort system manufacturer, Lennox, just announced a special Winter HVAC rebate promotion which means you can save up to $1,000 on a customized heating and air conditioning system based on your personal home comfort requirements.
Marshall Mechanical can create a Lennox heating and air conditioning system from a range of qualifying products from Lennox’s outdoor, indoor, healthy climate and temperature controls lines and the homeowner will be then eligible for a rebate of up to $1,000 for buying one qualifying product in each category of select systems purchased and installed by February 26, 2009.
There’s even a zero percent financing option — talk to Mike Smith for details.
Want even more savings on your new heating and air conditioning system? Due to the high efficiency of the Lennox home comfort systems, you’ll also qualify for Federal tax credits of up to $1,500 under the stimulus plan.
So in addition to the $1,000 in rebates from the Lennox Winter promotion and 12-months zero percent financing, you can still receive Federal tax credits of up to $1,500 for all heating and air conditioning systems installed in 2010 in existing homes. Therefore, your total savings can run up to $2,500!
And that’s in addition to the saving you’ll receive each and every month by having a new and more energy-efficient heating and air conditioning system installed in your home, further saving you hundreds of dollars each year as you and your family enjoy your new Lennox home comfort system.
So don’t wait to take advantage of this offer. Please call your Richmond heating and air conditioning professionals at Marshall Mechanical today at 804.323.0189. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and set up an appointment to review your heating and air conditioning needs prior to the arrival of the warmer temperatures and hot, humid conditions that the Richmond area is known for.
With Marshall Mechanical and Lennox, now there are even more ways to both protect and maximize the investment you’ve made in your home!
P.S. Call Mike Smith today as the 2010 Lennox Winter Rebate Promotion lasts only until February 26th with equipment being installed by that date. Rebate requests must be postmarked by 10 days from installation or by March 13th, whichever occurs first. Don’t miss out on these great savings! Call us today at 804.323.0189.
For more information, visit our special Lennox 2010 Winter Rebate offer page on the Marshall Mechanical website.
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Monday, January 18th, 2010
Is the air quality and temperature in your Richmond home or office less than you would like it to be? Lennox, one of our trusted manufacturers of heating, cooling, and air purification systems, offers the following information to help you improve your air — and save money doing it.
If you’re experiencing any of the problems on this checklist, you might want to consider making a change. Take a look:
- Some of your rooms are too hot or cold. Duct problems, inadequate air sealing or insulation could be the cause. No matter how efficient your heating and cooling system is, if your home is not properly sealed and insulated against air leakage, you will not be as comfortable and your system will have to work harder.
- Your home has humidity problems and/or excessive dust. Poorly operating or improperly sized equipment could be to blame. Leaky ductwork can also cause these problems, so having it sealed may be a solution. Monthly maintenance of your heating and cooling equipment’s filters may also help.
- Your cooling system is noisy. Your duct system could be improperly sized or there may be a problem with the indoor coil of your cooling equipment.
- Your equipment needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up. In addition to the rise in energy costs, the age and condition of your heating and cooling equipment may have caused it to become less efficient.
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- Dave Lennox Signature® Collection XP19 Heat Pump, the most quiet and efficient heat pump you can buy
Your air conditioner or heat pump is more than 12 years old. Consider replacing it with newer, more efficient equipment. And, remember, high efficiency levels begin with ENERGY STAR.
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Your furnace or boiler is more than 15 years old. Consider replacing it with ENERGY STAR® qualified equipment. ENERGY STAR has set high efficiency guidelines for both types of heating systems.
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You leave your thermostat set at one constant temperature. You could be missing a great energy-saving opportunity. A programmable thermostat adjusts your home’s temperature at times when you’re regularly away or sleeping, and then brings it back to your preferred temperature for times that you are awake and doing things in the house.
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Your score on the ENERGY STAR Home Energy Yardstick is below five. That means you’re using more energy at home than most Americans and probably paying more than you need to on energy bills. Get personalized recommendations to improve your home and/or heating and cooling system. Find the Home Energy Yardstick at
www.energystar.gov. Click on Home Energy Analysis.
If any of these apply to you, consider calling us for a consultation with one of our certified HVAC experts today at 804.323.0189. Marshall Mechanical is a certified dealer of Lennox and our experts can help you find exactly the right solution for your home or commercial building.
Tags: air conditioning problems, air quality problems, Furnace Repair, heat pump service, Heating System, How to know you may need HVAC repair or service, Lennox Consumer Tips, Replace HVAC
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Freezing temperatures have plagued the Greater Richmond area for more than 10 days now and heating systems across the Commonwealth are running on high. That has fire crews and heating experts worried about malfunctions that could be deadly.
Marshall Mechanical’s HVAC technician Gary Dedrick and owner Sean Cantrell appeared on an NBC12 news segment Sunday on the increased threat of carbon monoxide poisoning during the cold Richmond temperatures and what consumers should watch out for.
Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas and is highly poisonous.
“Most people don’t even know,” said HVAC technician Gary Dedrick. “They’ll get home after a hard day’s work. They’ll be sitting on their couch, enjoying a little time with their family. They’re feeling tired. They think it’s from the day’s work and it’s not.”
It doesn’t matter what type of system you use to keep your house warm in these chilly temperatures.
To avoid a carbon monoxide leak:
“Don’t ignore your heating systems or your gas-powered appliances,” said HVAC technician Sean Cantrell. “Have them checked out at least once a year.”
In order to help you protect you and your family – and your home – during the cold winter season, Marshall Mechanical is offering a 25% savings of a home carbon monoxide test service and detector.
Normally, this service – along with the detector – is $160 but for a limited time you can save 25%. So for just $120 – a savings of $40 — you can make sure your home is safe all winter long.
Simply mention the NBC12 video when you call 804.323.0189 for your appointment and we’ll quickly set up a time convenient for you to test your home’s carbon monoxide levels and install your CO detector.
A simple call to make sure you and your family are protected from carbon monoxide, often called the silent killer because the gas is invisible, odorless and tasteless yet highly poisonous. Don’t delay – call Marshall Mechanical today at 323.0189 for your appointment and 25% discount. Remember to mention NBC12 when you call.
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