FAQs

• You should have a service technician check the operation, refrigerant charge, and electrical components of the system once per season.
• Air filters should be replaced once every month, depending on building or home traffic.

• Pro: Save on energy usage and lower electric bill.
• Con: Generally, high-efficiency systems have more electrical components, making repairs more costly.

A ductless/mini-split heat pump is a unit in which the evaporator is a finished piece of equipment that will be mounted on a wall or ceiling, as opposed to a central air conditioning system where ducts extend into each room. These units are capable of both air conditioning and heating.

PEX piping is a great option because it is a less expensive alternative to copper piping. However, copper piping remains our preference due to its resilience to corrosion and durability, making it last a lifetime.

Some benefits of filtering the water before it enters your home include the following: Whole house filters can remove debris, calcium, or iron that comes from the water municipality, which can damage faucets and shower control valves. Additionally, whole house filters can remove chlorine and other inhibitors from the water before you use it for showers or drinking.

Backflow is the undesirable reversal of the flow of water from its intended direction in any pipeline or plumbing system. Backflow is dangerous because it can allow drinking water in plumbing systems to become contaminated and unusable. If you suspect you have issues with backflow, your commercial industrial chiller, or HVAC, A&I Mechanical Services Inc is here to help.

Backflow preventers are mechanical plumbing devices installed in a plumbing system to prevent water from flowing backward in the system. A properly installed, tested, and maintained backflow preventer at the service entrance to a building or property can reliably prevent the backflow of water of an unknown quality from flowing back into the community water system. For the installation of backflow preventers, commercial HVAC, and more, contact us today!

Absolutely. The New York Division of Water requires all public water systems in the Commonwealth to operate an ongoing program to protect the public water supply from contamination from possible cross connections. The most effective method for the water utility to meet this requirement is to require customers to install a backflow preventer on the main supply line to their property or facility, thus protecting the community water system from any cross connections that may be present inside a customer's plumbing system. All water users benefit from an active, ongoing cross-connection control program that includes the installation of backflow preventers.

If you have any further questions regarding backflow, backflow prevention, commercial HVAC, electrical, or anything else, give our team a call today.

The backflow preventer is installed to protect the public water supply against possible hazards in the customer's plumbing system. The actual or potential cross-connection belongs to the property owner and not to regulatory officials or the water utility. Once the water goes beyond the meter, water quality could be altered. The water utility does not want the water back, nor do the water customers want to purchase used water. If a backflow preventer is required to keep the water safe, then the person who created the cross connection (actual or potential) should purchase, install, and maintain the backflow preventer.

For quotes on backflow preventers, electrical work, commercial HVAC, and more, contact us to schedule your consultation. According to the NEIF, switching to high-efficiency machines can save up to 30% on energy costs.

Annual testing of emergency lighting and exit signs is required by the fire marshal, as outlined in NFPA 70 Article 700.4 for testing and maintenance.

A service upgrade involves the replacement of the wire and meter pan that connect you to the power utility in the street. Additionally, electrical panels inside the home or business are typically replaced during this service.

LED lighting offers numerous benefits. One advantage is its ability to produce the same amount of light while using only a fraction of the energy, thereby lowering your electric bill. Additionally, many LED fixtures can adjust the color of the light they produce.

Yes, with the proper generator inlet and electric panel interlock installed, you can connect a portable generator to power your home.