What Is Radiant Heating?

by NW Mechanical | May 20, 2015 | Radiant Heat

Simply put- radiant heat uses energy to heat objects directly, which in turn radiate the heat to the air/room around them. Unlike a forced air system, by heating solid objects radiant heat is more energy efficient and helps maintain comfort levels and humidity for a...

The Serious Dangers of Neglecting Boiler Maintenance

by NW Mechanical | Mar 23, 2015 | Boiler Repair

This shocking video highlights just how crucially important regular inspections are for home boilers and hot water heaters. A family in Bellingham Washington was lucky to avoid injury when their boiler exploded into a children’s playroom. The impact shook the whole...

The Problem With Kitec Plumbing

by NW Mechanical | Feb 27, 2015 | Kitec Plumbing

What are the problems with Kitec Plumbing? Kitec plumbing was a plumbing system widely used for residential use in the ’90s and early 2000s.  Over the past several years it has been discovered that these fittings are failing and causing leaks and burst pipes. Kitec...

HVAC Ductless Split Systems; An Excellent Choice

by NW Mechanical | Oct 27, 2014 | Ductless Heat Pumps

Chilly fall mornings cause many people to rethink their home’s heating system.  Are you looking for a more efficient way to heat your home?  Regardless of your residential or commercial challenges, ductless heat pump systems are an excellent choice to heat or cool...

An Energy Efficient HVAC System

by NW Mechanical | Sep 30, 2014 | Geothermal

Photo by Rachel Sarai  Whether you are building a new Seattle home or renovating your existing home, you may be making a concerted effort to “go green.” An excellent way to “go green” lies in your HVAC heating: install a geothermal heat pump instead of a traditional...