Aaron's Mechanical Service: Tune-up Special

It is going to be hot this next week!  Is your air conditioner ready?

Tune-up Special -- $39.95
 1. Clean and calibrate the thermostat
 2. Test and examine all controls on unit
 3. Lubricate all moving parts on the unit
 4. Tighten or adjust all belts and pulleys
 5. Cycle the complete system (ac & heating as well as fan operation)
 6. Examine and tighten all electrical connections
 7. Test and record indoor air temperatures
 8. Test and record indoor temperature split in cooling mode
 9. Test and record refrigerant pressures (high and low side)
10. Tighten all refrigerant caps
11. Test and record superheat and sub cooling for peak performance
12. Remove any trash or debris from unit
13. Test all safety controls
14. Examine and tighten all electrical connections at disconnect
15. Includes up to 1 pound of Refrigerant Gas

To learn more about our specials, please call (602) 446-5630 -or- (623) 388-4436

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Do You Know Who Invented Air Conditioning or Even Iced Drinks?

Without the invention of Air Conditioning living in the desert that surrounds the Phoenix Metro area would be a whole different ball game.  If your HVAC is working right and your house is well built you will be cool and comfortable even on the hottest summer day in Arizona.

So who do we get to thank for this wonderful invention we call air conditioning?

On July 17, 1902, Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system, launching an industry that would fundamentally improve the way we live, work and play.

Born November 26, 1876, in Angola, New York
Earned engineering degree from Cornell University in 1901
Started working at Buffalo Forge Company in 1901

Designed the world’s first modern air conditioning system in 1902!

Did You Know?

A cuneiform tablet from more than 1,700 years before Christ records the construction of an icehouse in the northern Mesopotamian town of Terqa by Zimri-Lim, the King of Mari, "which never before had any king built."

In China, archaeologists have found remains of ice pits from the seventh century BC, and references suggest they were in use before 1100 BC. 

Alexander the Great around 300 BC stored snow in pits dug for that purpose. In Rome in the third century AD, snow was imported from the mountains, stored in straw-covered pits, and sold from snow shops. The ice formed in the bottom of the pits sold at a higher price than the snow on top.

Ice house was introduced to Britain around 1660. Various types and designs of ice house exist. However, British ice houses were commonly brick lined, domed structures, with most of their volume underground. Ice houses varied in design depending on the date and builder, but were mainly conical or rounded at the bottom to hold melted ice. They usually had a drain to take away any water. It is recorded that the idea for ice houses was brought to Britain by travellers who had seen similar arrangements in Italy, where peasants collected ice from the mountains and used it to keep food fresh inside caves. Ice Houses may also be known as Ice Wells, Ice Pits or Ice Mounds.

So if you have a cool iced drink this summer you are standing in a line that goes back over 3,700 years.

Looking for fast and fair HVAC service? Aaron’s Mechanical Services wants you to stay comfortable all year round.  Most important we want you to spend the least amount of money possible while you stay comfortable. If your air conditioning system or HVAC unit needs service or replacement please think of us and call at 623-388-4436 and we will come to you and solve your cooling Unit’s service needs.

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Cool Arizona Places: Lava River Cave

With the daytime highs this weekend approaching 105 degrees, going to a cool place in northern Arizona may be just the ticket.

Have you ever been to Lava River Cave?  Have you even heard about it?  It is truly one of the “Coolest” places in Arizona.

When we say “Cool” this place lives up to that word.  You should dress appropriately when you go to visit, with warm clothes and sturdy shoes. Lava River Cave is as cool as 42° Fahrenheit even in summer, and you may even find some ice inside. The rocks are always sharp and slippery, too.

This mile-long lava tube cave was formed roughly 700,000 years ago by molten rock that erupted from a volcanic vent in nearby Hart Prairie. The top, sides and bottom of the flow cooled and solidified first, after which the insides of the lava river continued to flow emptying out the present cave.

Ample evidence of how the tube was born is written in the rocks of which it is formed. Small wave-like undulations in the floor are the remains of ripples frozen in the last trickle of molten rock that flowed from the cave. Stone icicles hanging from the ceiling show where a final blast of volcanic heat caused the rock to partially re-liquefy and drip.

Bring two or three sources of light, in case one happens to fail, it can be very dark one mile from the nearest light source.

Portions of the cave which were defaced by graffiti, have been recently cleaned up. Today's more environmentally aware visitors take better care of such a unique resource and report vandals and graffiti when they see them.

Location: About 14 miles north of Flagstaff on paved highways and graveled Forest Roads. Travel time is about 45 minutes.

Contact: Flagstaff Ranger District - 928-526-0866

Website: http://goo.gl/Ma0byP (yes, special shortened URL – the real one is way too long)

Directions: Drive 9 miles north of Flagstaff on US 180 and turn west (left) on FR 245 (at milepost 230). Continue 3 miles to FR171 and turn south 1 mile to where FR 171B turns left a short distance to Lava River Cave.  The website has a map.

Looking for fast and fair HVAC service? Aaron’s Mechanical Services wants you to stay comfortable all year round.  Most important we want you to spend the least amount of money possible while you stay comfortable. If your air conditioning system or HVAC unit needs service or replacement please think of us and call at 623-388-4436 and we will come to you and solve your cooling Unit service needs.

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Aaron’s Mechanical Services Asks What Is Your Status Quo?

I would guess that the first step is to make sure we agree on what “Status Quo” means.

Status quo is a Latin term meaning the existing state of affairs. It is the nominal form of the prepositional Latin phrase "in statu quo" – literally "in the state in which", which itself is a shortening of the original phrase in statu quo res erant ante bellum, meaning "in the state in which things were before the war". To maintain the status quo is to keep the things the way they presently are. The related phrase status quo ante, literally "the state in which before", means "the state of affairs that existed previously"

What does a state of “war” have to do with air conditioning?  On a hot summer day in July as you feel like you are ready to melt is when you might think of war as fight against the Arizona heat. You want to get home and be able to cool off and be comfortable.  I might mention you want to do it without braking the bank paying your electricity bill.

So is your home’s “state of affairs” or “status quo” that it is already really ready for the Arizona summer heat? – OR – could your HVAC or just AC in need of some Tender Loving Care and for whatever reason you are just putting off getting it done.

Are you the type of person who waits until the “failure” happens and then goes into “Crisis” mode to get it repaired and up and running again?  - OR – Do you plan ahead and try to be ready for you know what is coming?

You know that from mid-June until late August (maybe into September) we will see the daytime high well over one-hundred-ten degrees. In fact you probably will see a summer-time high temperature that will be near 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

So we want to ask again “What Is Your Summer Status Quo?” Ready or Not?

If you are in the “Not Ready” Category a quick call to Aaron’s Mechanical Services at 623-388-4436 can change that!

Do you need to change your air conditioning Status Quo? 

Fix it – pick up your phone and dial 623-388-4436.

How hot will it be when your AC unit or HVAC fails?  How long will you have to wait to get a repair and relief? 

Looking for a fast and fair company to work with for your indoor living comfort and installing or repairing HVAC systems give Aaron’s Mechanical Services a call and let us help you! Call 623-388-4436

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Aaron’s Mechanical Services Correctly Predicted First 100 Degree Day For 2014

Not only was Saturday May 2nd the first one-hundred degree day of 2014 it broke the record with a high of 102 degrees Fahrenheit.

Was Saturday the first day this year that you ran your air conditioner?  I didn’t think so.  May I ask, “if” on the first day, this year, you ran your HVAC or whatever cooling system, did you cross your fingers and “hope” it ran?

No shame in that, but it is a sign that it is time you call for an Aaron’s Mechanical Services’ Tune-up Special

If you had done that before you needed your AC to run you would have been able to trust that it would have ran and ran properly.  How surprised will you be when you get your first electrical bill in this cooling season?  Will it be higher than last year?  How high will it go in July and August? 

Do you know that a properly maintained air conditioner cost less to operate than one that needs servicing.  We are talking about professional service that is well beyond changing out your inside paper air filter.

Do you know that your evaporator coils need cleaning as well.  This isn’t something that you should be doing.  They have fins that are easily damaged (bent).   So now is a great time to pick up your phone and call Aaron’s Mechanical Services (at 623-388-4436) to schedule your air conditioner check-up and service.

This being May the 5th “Cinco de Mayo” we want to take a moment, recognize and celebrate the Mexican Victory over the French army at the battle of the Puebla.( El Día de la Batalla de Puebla ) in the year 1862.

The victory represented a significant morale boost to the Mexican army and the Mexican people at large. In the description of The History Channel, "Although not a major strategic win in the overall war against the French, Zaragoza's success at Puebla represented a great symbolic victory for the Mexican people and bolstered the resistance movement." As Time magazine recently noted, "The Puebla victory came to symbolize unity and pride for what seemed like a Mexican David defeating a French Goliath." It helped establish a much-needed sense of national unity and patriotism.

To steal a line from the Famous TV commercial “Stay Cool My Friends” if you can’t call Aaron’s Mechanical Services at 623-388-4436.

Looking for fast and fair HVAC service? Aaron’s Mechanical Services wants you to stay comfortable all year round.  Most important we want you to spend the least amount of money possible while you stay comfortable. If your air conditioning system or HVAC unit needs service or replacement please think of us and call at 623-388-4436 and we will come to you and solve your cooling Unit’s service needs.

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623-388-4436
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Aaron's Mechanical Service: $300 Off on a New Air Conditioner

Now is the time to have your air conditioner replaced. Don't wait until it gets hot and your unit fails!

We Make Life Comfortable

A family owned and operated company for 15 years.

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We service and repair all major brands of air conditioners, heat pumps, gas packs, and furnaces. We also repair and install major appliances, water heaters, and air conditioners.

To learn more about our specials, please call (602) 446-5630 -or- (623) 388-4436

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Is It Time to Replace Your HVAC or AC Unit?

Here is a checklist from the ENERGY STAR website, that outlines when and why you may need to replace your Air Conditioning unit. 

Is your air conditioner more than 10 years old: Older units are not as efficient. New units can save up to 20% on cooling costs.

Proper air conditioning maintenance can help your unit last decades. On the flip-side, a neglected air conditioner loses roughly 5% of its efficiency each year that it operates without upkeep.

Your air conditioner needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up: Your cooling equipment may have become far less efficient as it aged.

Your cooling system is noisier than when it was new: You could have a problem with the indoor coil of your cooling equipment.

Your Home Energy Yardstick score is below five: Your home energy use is above average and you're probably paying more than you need to on energy bills.

EPA's Home Energy Yardstick provides a simple assessment of your home's annual energy use compared to similar homes. By answering a few basic questions about your home, you can get:

Your home's Home Energy Yardstick score (on a scale of 1 to 10);
    
Insights into how much of your home's energy use is related to heating and cooling versus other everyday uses like appliances, lighting, and hot water;

Links to guidance from ENERGY STAR on how to increase your home's score, improve comfort, and lower utility bills; and

An estimate of your home's annual carbon emissions.

Learn more about how the Home Energy Yardstick works.
https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=home_energy_yardstick.showHowItWorks&method=popup

The federal government recommends that homeowners replace air conditioner units that are more than ten years old. The main reason for this, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency is “ENERGY STAR qualified air conditioners and heat pumps offer significant long-term energy savings.” Replacing central air conditioning units 10 years or older can save at least 20% on HVAC energy use.

At Aaron’s Mechanical Services we want you to stay cool even in the hottest parts of an Arizona summer.  If your AC unit needs service or replacement please think of us and call at 623 -388-4436 and we can come to you and solve your air conditioning repair needs.

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