Imagine Your Home Without Power!
That’s right; imagine a huge Tidewater thunderstorm, snow storm, or hurricane has knocked out your electricity. Your home is dark, the fridge is becoming a food coffin, there’s no way to cook dinner, and the load of laundry is still wet in the dryer. Don’t let your family be cold, hungry, and without hot water in extreme weather. Prepare now.
Your solution is a generator. Your whole home generator senses the outage and within seconds turns on automatically to supply backup electricity until the utility power returns. Whether your electricity does not return for 2 hours or 12 days, having a home backup generator delivers comfort and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Kellam Mechanical trusts Generac Whole Home Generators and has been installing them for over 15 years. We are happy to help choose the correct size of generator for your home and family. We can also help you maintain it annually so it will work in your time of need.
As we all know a generator in Virginia Beach can be a life saver during bad weather. Call 757-430-0358 or schedule an appointment online today!
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Four Reasons You Need a Heat Pump Tune-Up
This local Coastal Virginia weather has been fun this winter. We experienced eight to ten inches of snow earlier in the year then bounced to 75 degrees then roller coasted back down to freezing temps. After turning your heat on and off several times, you may wonder “when was the last time I called a HVAC contractor”? A tune up is in order.
The four reasons to call Kellam Mechanical today for your Heat Pump tune- up are:
- A tune up will improve efficiency and the life of your heat pump.
- A tune up will ensure your unit is clean and has good air flow.
- A tune up will reduce your energy usage and monthly utility bill.
- A $90 rebate is available now from our local power company!
Through Dominion Virginia Power, Kellam Mechanical is able to offer Heat Pump tune-up rebates. As a participating company, we can help you tune up and earn a rebate. Note there is one tune-up rebate per unit.
If you feel it is time to upgrade to a higher efficiency Heat Pump, call Kellam today.
757-430-0358
Working From Home? Make Sure Your Heating And Cooling System is Working For You!
Staying home and working is a great way to take a break from the office and give yourself a bit more flexibility, and doing so is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. However, if you don’t have a good heating and cooling system, it can be hard to get anything done. In fact, studies have shown that comfortable temperatures can lead to productivity increases of up to 30%. So if you are one of the 45 million Americans who spend time working from home, making sure your house or apartment has duct work efficiency so that you can stay comfortable all day is a good idea.
There are several different duct work efficiency problems that could cause your heating and cooling system to fail to work properly. One of the simplest and most common, though just as problematic as all the others, is leaks. Over time, even the most well-built and durable systems could see connections work loose or rips and tears develop. When that happens, the cold or warm air escapes, meaning that homes will not stay comfortable. Fortunately, experienced service professionals will be able to identify and fix these problems quickly.
Leaks might be common, but they are hardly the only issue that could develop. In addition, you might have to try to fix obstructions, where a build up of dust and dirt on filters or simply an item blocking a vent prevents air from flowing, and the actual placement of ducts. The latter could lead to a number of other problems, like contaminants entering the air from the attic or certain zones of a home not reaching proper temperature. Generally, the best way to overcome those issues is to hire a talented and highly trained professional who understands the ins and outs of even the most complex HVAC systems.
While problems with duct work efficiency might make it tough to work from home, they can also be costly. In addition to repairs, inefficient heating and cooling systems could cause utility bills to skyrocket. When airflow restrictions occur, systems will have to run longer and harder than they normally would to bring rooms to a comfortable temperature. So investing in regular maintenance and repairs will prove to be quite worthwhile in the long run.
If you wake up in the morning and simply don’t want to deal with the hassles of rush hour traffic, noisy employees, or just putting pants on, then working from home is a good choice. But, if you want to remain productive, you’ll have to make sure that your HVAC systems are working properly so you can stay comfortable.