FAQs

A. Heating and air-conditioning equipment last 8 to 15 years. Replacement is recommended after 10 years for increased efficiency and reliability

A. Selecting a system for your budget that will increase efficiency and comfort as well as analyzing duck work and square footage for proper sizing.

A. Yes, if you increase the efficiency from what has been previously installed.

A. Have your system bi-annually serviced for heating and cooling seasons.

A. You should have your duct system cleaned and serviced every 5 to 10 years and checked for leakage to make sure you're not losing air through the duck system. Several small holes can add up to be equal to a large hole costing you money and loss of air.

A. GFCI is ground fault circuit interrupt, mainly used in wet or damp locations to prevent being shocked or electrocuted

A. If an outlet or lightswitch does not seem to be working, check your breakers or your fuses at your panel box. If you do not have success, call Parks Electric and Mechanical Co. for service.

A. If an electrical outlet is tripping the breaker, blowing the fuse, or if you hear sizzling or see sparks or smoke coming from the outlet,  it is dangerous. Call Parks Electric and Mechanical Co. immediately and turn the circuit off.

A. If there is no power throughout the building or the home, called the electrical company. If you see fire or see a lot of smoke coming from any electrical outlet or electrical device, turn the power off and call the fire department immediately. If you see a spark or smoke, or hear a loud bang or lights flickering when operating electrical devices or the breaker trips a circuit and is not working, call Parks Electric and Mechanical Co.

A. If your circuit breaker trips or fuse blows then you have a direct short in the electrical system and must be found and repaired.

A. If you see water coming up out of the ground or if your water bill increases and your water closets in the house, or your faucets are not running/dripping, then you may have a busted water line.

If your water pressure seems low in your home or building, your main water line may be clogged and need to be replaced. You may also need to increase your waterline in size from the meter to the house or building.

If you're running out of hot water, you may have a bad element or the gas valve may be working incorrectly. Another possibility is your water heater may be undersized for the amount of people living in the home.

Never pour grease down the kitchen drain and always use a strainer and catch all the debris and throw into the trash. Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Try to keep all hair out of the bathroom sink if possible.

You can take red or a dark color food coloring and put into the back of the tank, then gently stir with your hand. If any colored water comes into the toilet bowl, your tank is leaking and will need to be rebuilt. If you smell an odor or see water leaking around the base of the toilet, then your toilet seal needs to be replaced.

A. All refrigeration should be installed by qualified and certified technician. Never install a refrigeration system without the proper qualified mechanic needed for proper installation. There could be a danger to the environment and to yourself. It takes years of experience to work on and maintain a refrigeration system properly.

A. All refrigeration system should be cleaned and maintained annually and sometimes bi-annually to make sure proper efficiency and operation.

A commercial freezer or refrigerator is designed for the type of load that is being placed into the freezer or refrigerator is not recommended to over fill at any time.

A. If your ice machine is under performing it may be need to be cleaned and serviced for proper operation.

A. Just because your equipment is new does not mean you do not need to maintain. Keeping your coils clean will give you proper operation and efficiency.

A. Renewable energy such as solar, geothermal, solar hot water or wind is the way of the future. All of these could cut your energy consumption back, cost you less to operate in turn saving money. As growth increases, our demand for electricity will increase. Renewable energy will help protect our water or air and our future.

A. The state and federal tax credits, how much kilowatts of electricity your building uses in a year, and how much will you be able to manufacture yourself to cut costs. This could be done through solar panels on a roof, or parking lots with carports made of solar panels. Several different options are available.

A. Solar is connected through an array of panels then into a inverter or inverters which ties into the main service of the building.

A. Yes, you can receive credits back through the electrical company. For more information, check with your local power company.

A. Renewable energy is a clean and natural source of energy that has no impact on the environment.