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Retrofiting bathroom and kitchen plumbing for ADA, elderly and rehab safety.

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

If you’ve ever had to take care of an elderly parent or perhaps a loved one who is either disabled or has been through a hip or knee surgery, you know how important it is for that person to be safe in the home or to be able to be independent while you’re not there to take care of them.

A few simple changes in the bathroom, for example, can make a huge difference in whether they can get around easily and safely. Aside from adding grab bars, one of the things we’ve received a lot of requests for lately is installing an ADA-compliant toilet in the home, which is higher than a normal toilet and between 16.5 and 18 inches in height, compared to most standard toilets which are between 14 and 16 inches in height. Doesn’t seem like much but those 2 to 3 inches can make a world of difference to someone who can’t bend their knees as easily. And frankly, the higher commode is just great for anyone who may be taller than most.

Toto's Washlet

TotoUSA has a Washlet, which is a bidet toilet seat which attaches to your existing elongated toilet, that helps with personal cleansing, as well as reduces both paper and water consumption thus saving money as well.

Another thing to double check in the home is the water temperature, making sure it isn’t too hot. This can be done simply by tempering the hot water valves to ensure the water isn’t scalding in both bathroom and kitchen sinks, including the tub or shower.

And speaking of sinks, another solution for those who have limited use of their hands may benefit greatly by residential faucets that employ motion-sensing technology to activate the lavatory or kitchen faucets. The temperature can be preset and the person can simply wave his or her hand in front of the faucet to turn it on — and it will turn off automatically.

If you’re a caregiver of an elderly person or someone with disabilities of any kind, it is important to help them live safely and independently by making these few simple changes, along with making sure the rest of the home is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act.

For installing a higher toilet and a motion-sensing faucet, or tempering the water temperature, please contact Marshall Mechanical for all your plumbing needs. We may be reached at 804.323.0189. Our expert Master Plumber, Ross Herring, will be happy to answer your questions about how to keep your home safe and workable for those with disabilities, the elderly and even those in rehabilitation after joint surgery.

P.S. Several folks at Marshall Mechanical have given caregiver and elder care support to family members with MS, polio survivorship and joint replacement rehabilitation. So we have the understanding and knowledge of how simple changes in the home can make a big difference to enhance physical mobility and personal safety. Care givers can have a little less stress, too.

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Tags: ADA Compliant, bathroom faucet, Elderly Bathroom, kitchen faucet, motion sensing technology, personal safety, physical mobility, Retrofit Plumbing, senior care, Senior Home, toilet height, water temperature
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With Lennox® Fall HVAC promotion plus Federal Tax Credits, homeowners can save up to $2,700 on new heating and air conditioning system.

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Lennox Indoor Comfort Systems. Innovation never felt so good.

Today’s cooler temperatures means it’s perfect timing to kick off the 2009 Lennox Fall heating and air conditioning consumer rebate promotion!

Lennox has given us the ability to customize a heating and air conditioning system based on your personal home comfort requirements. Which means we can create a Lennox HVAC system from a range of qualifying products from Lennox’s outdoor, indoor, healthy climate and temperature control lines and the homeowner will be then eligible for a rebate of up to $1,200 for buying one qualifying product in each category.

The rebate includes up to $1,000 for select systems purchased and installed by November 30, 2009, with a $200 Early Bird bonus rebate if system is purchased and installed by September 27th, 2009.

Or, as an option, you can choose the 12-month, no payment, deferred interest financing through GE Money – available for qualified applicants.*

As you probably know, the stimulus plan has provided for Federal tax credits on energy-efficient products. This means that homeowners can qualify for tax credits in addition to the Lennox rebate program. In addition to either the up to $1,200 in rebates OR the 12-months zero percent financing options, you can also receive Federal Tax Credits of up to $1,500, for all qualifying HVAC equipment installed in 2009 and 2010 in existing homes.

So if you replace your HVAC system with a Lennox Comfort System before September 27^th, you can be eligible to receive:

Up to $1,200 in Lennox product rebates OR 12-months same-as-cash financing, AND
Up to $1,500 in Federal Tax Rebates.

Which gives you a total savings of up to $2,700! Early bird offer expires September 27th!

And what’s more is that you continue to save on your heating and air conditioning bills each and every month with a new, more energy-efficient HVAC system that will provide you with comfort all year long. We can show you how much you’d save compared to your current system with a simple savings calculator.

So don’t wait to take advantage of the 2009 Lennox Fall Rebate offer. Please call your Richmond heating and air conditioning professionals at Marshall Mechanical today at 804.323.0189. For more details, you can click on our website’s home page — see “home” button above.

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HVAC engineers keep you comfortable, no matter the weather.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Staying comfy? Thank an HVAC Engineer.

Just ran across this Washington Post article by Roger K. Lewis, an architect and professor at the University of Maryland, talking about the challenges we go through in order to keep indoor climates safe and comfortable. “Properly conditioning building interiors,” he says, “also means taking care of humidity, unseen condensation, mold and mildew, indoor air quality, acoustics and air drafts, not to mention energy conservation. Thus, sustainability creating comfortable, healthy interiors entails multiple, often contradictory, demands.”

He’s right. Temperature regulation is only one small part of what HVAC (heating, ventilation and cooling) engineers have to worry about. Roger goes on to say, “Beyond regulating temperature and humidity, an effective HVAC system helps achieve favorable, year-round air quality by continuously introducing fresh air while keeping out particulate matter and other toxic pollutants.”

Maintaining humidity levels, filtering air, managing noise from system vibrations, and draft levels are all things us HVAC engineers are concerned about. That’s why when homeowners are in a rush because their air conditioning system isn’t working, for example, we provide an immediate solution like a window air conditioner in order to give us time to take into consideration all the aspects of the environment to engineer and install the right system that will provide lasting comfort for years to come.

This is especially true these days when energy efficiency and green building technology are so critically important. Solar and geothermal heat pumps, for example, are being used much more than ever before because of their ability to not only save on monthly energy costs but significantly reduce the carbon footprint for both homes and commercial buildings.

Designing a home or building and engineering it with the new HVAC energy efficient HVAC technologies requires solar and geothermal expertise. At Marshall Mechanical, we are your Richmond heating & air conditioning contactor and engineering experts. We recently installed the first solar assisted heat pump in central Virginia right here in Richmond and we also successfully completed the geothermal installation for the Caroline Family Practice Health Center in Bowling Green, VA. For all your HVAC engineering needs, both residential and commercial, call professional engineer Sean Cantrell at 804.323.0189.

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It’s official. Marshall Mechanical earns SWaM Certification for HVAC & Plumbing small business.

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

: Marshall Mechanical, Richmond Virginia, is now a SWaM Certified Small Business for HVAC and Plumbing and Electrical services.

We’re proud to announce that we’ve been officially certified by the Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise (aka DMBE) as a Certified SWaM business owner serving City of Richmond, Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield counties and surrounding areas.

SWaM stands for “Small, Women and Minority-Owned” business and the goal is to assist the Commonwealth of Virginia with supplier diversity.

The mission of the DMBE is to promote access to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s contracting opportunities and ensure fairness in the procurement process. DMBE has two key goals: (1) increase the number of certified businesses in the Commonwealth, and (2) increase the total dollars allocated to SWaM vendors as a percentage of all discretionary spend or contract dollars.

Marshall Mechanical’s SWaM certification number is 680427. We’re listed in the directory of SWaM certified small businesses right here (just type in Marshall Mechanical in the search box). As always, we’re pleased to serve both our residential and commercial customers for heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical services. If you have any questions about our SWaM certification, please call Marshall Mechanical owner, president & professional engineer, Sean Cantrell, at 804.323.0189.

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Worried about cooling your home properly in the RVA summer heat? Double the Lennox rebate savings and more thru June 12th!

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

Are you worried about your home staying cool and comfortable all summer long in the Richmond VA heat and humidity? Is your Richmond HVAC system outdated and not as energy-efficient as you’d like it to be? Would you like to purchase a new HVAC system when the savings opportunity is significant both at time of installation and on your energy bills every month, and also qualify for 2009 Federal tax credits?

Marshall Mechanical is in it’s final days of the Lennox Spring Rebate program. As you may know, rebates are available for any Lennox full HVAC system installed by June 12, 2009. Now, to save you even more money, Marshall Mechanical will match, dollar for dollar, any Lennox heating and air conditioning rebate you qualify for within their Spring program.

What does this mean for the RVA homeowner? It means there’s no better time to replace your Richmond HVAC system than right now. Here are all the ways in which you can save:

The 2009 Lennox Spring promotion allows Marshall Mechanical to customize an HVAC system based on your home’s specific requirements. We can pick a Lennox system from a range of qualifying products from their outdoor, indoor, healthy climate and controls lines and the homeowner will be eligible for a rebate of up to $1,200 for buying one in each category. The rebate includes up to $1,200 for a system purchased and installed by June 12, 2009.
As a special Memorial Day offer effective today, May 23rd, Marshall Mechanical will now match whatever Lennox HVAC rebate the homeowner qualifies for, dollar for dollar in savings. This amount will be deducted from your estimate. This means the homeowner can qualify for up to an additional $1,200 in savings. This offer will be good for HVAC systems installed by June 12, 2009.
And the homeowner can still qualify for up to $1,500 in Federal tax credits which are available on HVAC and non-solar water heaters for those installed in 2009 & 2010 in existing homes. This gives you YET ANOTHER way to save.
And all this is IN ADDITION to the savings you’ll get each month by having a new more energy-efficient unit installed in your home for true comfort all year round. This could add up to hundreds of dollars in savings each year.

There’s truly no better time to replace your Richmond HVAC / heating and air conditioning system than right now. At Marshall Mechanical, we really mean it when we say “your home is an investment and we help you maximize it!”

For an immediate estimate on replacing your Richmond HVAC unit with Lennox products and to take advantage of all of the savings opportunities we mentioned above, please call Sean Cantrell or Mike Smith at 804.323.0189. CALL TODAY!

Once we visit your home and write up an estimate, we can review the details of the HVAC products with you over the phone and show you the products’ exact specifications with our new Lennox online system on our website, giving you all the information you need and more. And we can also show you how much money you’d save on your monthly cooling and heating bills. We aim to be the most helpful, creative and solutions-oriented Richmond HVAC service provider in the area! (And Richmond plumber too!)

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Problem with Air Conditioning in Richmond VA? Need expert troubleshooting or Richmond Air Conditioning repair service?

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Marshall Mechanical is your Richmond VA air conditioning, heating and plumbing service partner and is available 24/7/365 at 804.323.0189 to answer your HVAC questions, provide expert advice, help you troubleshoot your heat pump or air conditioning system and get your cooling unit in top working order right away while the Richmond area heat index increases throughout the spring and summer months.

We’ll even loan you a window air conditioning unit to keep your home cool temporarily until we can get your system working or replaced if needed. This gives our homeowners and valued customers time to work with us to make a good decision on an HVAC unit that best fits their home and budget, as there are many options to choose from — and a customized heating and cooling system is often best for energy efficiency and to keep cooling and heating bills to a minimum in peak season summer and winter months. Immediate price discounts on heat pumps or air conditioning units are often not the long-term solution, especially when central air conditioning or A/C units should last over 10 years in your home.

Don’t stress over the making a quick decision to buy. At Marshall Mechanical, we never want to pressure you into buying a unit at a time when you need your home cooled quickly for comfort or health reasons. In fact, the simplest solution may be proper trouble shooting and repair of your current unit, with a simple replacement part. And adding an energy efficient, programmable thermostat might help to you to manage and lower your air cooling and heating costs all year round saving you hundreds of dollars per year.

As far as saving money, we can show you many ways to reduce your cooling and air conditioning costs with rebates, Federal tax credits, financing options, payments plans and promotional discounts. Several of our most recent and money-saving promotions can be found on our website special offers web page or on other blog posts here on the Marshall Mechanical blog.

So if you have a problem with your air conditioning unit, you think the air conditioning requires service, or if your heat pump is not working properly, just give us a call at 804.323.0189 and we’ll be glad to put you at ease by giving you the best solutions and take the time to answer any questions you have — for your home, office building or small business. We service both residential and commercial customers and are a certified HVAC engineer with all proper certifications and insurance.

Just ask for details and we’ll be happy to provide you with proof as well as customer references and testimonials. As always, written quotes are given to our customers with full service and labor fees, along with product descriptions — as long as we are given the chance to fully inspect and properly evaluate the current system and talk to the homeowner about any problems they’ve been experiencing with their HVAC unit so that a new unit will be the best fit for their home, their comfort and their budget.

At Marshall Mechanical, we know your home is an investment and our goal is to help you maximize it. Call Sean Cantrell or Mike Smith at 804.323.0189.

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Air conditioning unit not working in the RVA heat? Don't panic. We have value-based solutions!

Monday, April 27th, 2009

With the heat index in the Richmond, VA, area at high levels and temperatures running into the 90s, many people are turning on their air conditioning and cooling units for the first time and finding that they are not working properly. Most homeowners complain that either the air conditioning unit doesn’t turn on or that it runs constantly but doesn’t cool. When this happens and the temperatures are in the 90s, many people panic and want their air conditioning system replaced immediately without proper evaluation and discussion, and often a homeowner simply shops based on price alone.

DON’T CATCH YOURSELF IN THIS SITUATION! Turn to trained professionals who will help you solve your immediate problem and perform a thorough evaluation on your HVAC system BEFORE you replace it. Why? First, replacing is not always the answer. Often A/C units just need a simple service repair to get them up and running efficiently again. Second, a thorough evaluation should be completed before determining if the system needs to be replaced and, if so, what are the best options for the home and environment.

We strive to solve the immediate problem quickly, either by fixing the current unit and/or by installing a window air conditioning unit in the bedroom or main area of the home while we conduct the evaluation. The homeowner or buying consumer should not be in a panic mode while purchasing an HVAC unit that will be in their home for years to come. And certainly, buying on price alone is not the answer. Homeowners should buy on a number of factors including price, value, energy efficiency, brand, manufacturer’s rebates, Federal tax credits, size of home, number of floors, placement of A/C unit or units (i.e. basement), etc.

At Marshall Mechanical, we aim to build relationships with our customers for years to come. We want you to be happy with both our service approach as well as our recommendations, if new products are necessary. Sometimes a simple fix is all that is needed but if your home requires more, then we want you to get the best value your money can buy.

So stay both cool and calm! If you or a family member is experiencing problems with the home’s air conditioning / cooling unit, please call your Richmond heating, cooling and plumbing partner at 804.323.0189. You’ll be glad you did.

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Are you an age 60+ homeowner? Or do you have a parent or grandparent who is?

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Marshall Mechanical offers homeowners age 60+ a 15% discount off our HVAC and Plumbing labor fees for service or installations. It’s that simple. This is just another way we serve our community and provide extra savings for those in need.

Sean Cantrell or Mike Smith will be happy to answer any questions you have and give you the best advice based on our years of experience. Please email or call Mike to schedule an appointment at 804.323.0189.

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Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Marshall Mechanical, LLC is a full service HVAC and plumbing company located in Richmond, VA. We specialize in residential repair and replacement and commercial service for heating air conditioning and plumbing systems.

Marshall Mechanical offers residential and commercial maintenance agreements, duct cleaning, HVAC and plumbing repair and replacement and design services.

Our staff:

Sean Cantrell, PE is a registered professional engineer who has 17 years of experience in commercial and residential HVAC and plumbing design. He can provide whole house solutions to any problems you may have.

Richard Texler, Master HVAC and Electrician is head of field operations. He has over 30 years experience with residential and commercial electrical, HVAC, oil boilers, furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioners.

Ross Herring, Master Plumber has 15 years experience in residential and commercial plumbing service. He has a wealth of experience in older fan homes as well as new construction.

Mark McDanial, Master Plumber has 20 years of experience in residential service and construction pluming. He has extensive knowledge in fire restoration, bathroom and kitchen remodeling.

Shawn Hooper, HVAC Service Technician/Lead Installer has 10 years of experience in servicing and installing HVAC systems. He will install your system to your exact specifications as well as service your system after it has been installed.

Jason Carter, Service Technician has 6 years of experience in residential service and installation. He will service your system with the utmost of care.

Travis Griffith, HVAC installer has successfully completed his first year of trade school. His attention to detail ensures your property is left spotless.

Casey Spolen, HVAC installer has an associates degree in HVAC service. He is starting out in installation to learn the trade from the ground up.

Greg Bowman, HVAC apprentice has 3 yrs of experience in replacement and retrofit of residential systems. He has started his first year of trade school this year.

Terry Van Peppen, Office Manager/Customer service keeps our office running. She will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding our services.

Billie Southworth, Accounts Payable/Receivable. She can answer all your questions regarding billing.

Keep checking back as we will have posts on “Green HVAC and Plumbing”, “What we do”, and “Learn the trades with Marshall Mechanical”

If you have any questions or need to schedule a service call please call us at 804-323-0189

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Archive for the ‘Marshall Mechanical’ Category

Retrofiting bathroom and kitchen plumbing for ADA, elderly and rehab safety.

With Lennox® Fall HVAC promotion plus Federal Tax Credits, homeowners can save up to $2,700 on new heating and air conditioning system.

HVAC engineers keep you comfortable, no matter the weather.

It’s official. Marshall Mechanical earns SWaM Certification for HVAC & Plumbing small business.

Worried about cooling your home properly in the RVA summer heat? Double the Lennox rebate savings and more thru June 12th!

Problem with Air Conditioning in Richmond VA? Need expert troubleshooting or Richmond Air Conditioning repair service?

Air conditioning unit not working in the RVA heat? Don't panic. We have value-based solutions!

Are you an age 60+ homeowner? Or do you have a parent or grandparent who is?

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