The “System” in AC System?
Magic Touch Mechanical Blog
by Rich
1w ago
What makes up the “system” in AC System? I was digging through the crates and found this article I originally wrote 12-years ago in early 2012. I decided to dust it off and repost it as the concepts all hold true today. There’s a reason it’s called an AC system, HVAC system, or air conditioning & heating system. A complete AC system consists of many dozens of components and processes. The AC unit itself is just one of those components. This article will inform & empower every homeowner in making the best choice when choosing a new AC system. Perhaps more importantly, in making the best ..read more
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Heat Pump Not Heating
Magic Touch Mechanical Blog
by Rich
2M ago
Temperatures got into the low 30’s in the Phoenix area early this morning and it’s still very chilly right now! Our phones are currently ringing off the hook with people reporting their heat pump unit is not heating. It’s going to be a busy day for Magic Touch’s service technicians getting clients furnaces & heat pumps working again. With freeze warnings and temperatures dropping into the low 30°s all week, we’re expecting high call volumes all week.   One of My Gas Furnaces is Not Heating Today! Ironically, I too woke up to no heat this morning myself. My home is heated by 3 systems ..read more
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Free Remote Control Offer
Magic Touch Mechanical Blog
by Rich
3M ago
Our free remote control offer for fireplaces & fire pits was so popular, we’re extending the promotion! December is always a busy time for both Magic Touch & The Fire Place (our fireplace & fire pit division). With all the holiday parties, new year celebrations, and family gatherings everyone wants their fire pits & fireplaces working great! From Halloween to Super Bowl our fireplace service team is working overtime to fulfill all the service requests we receive. This year we offered a free remote control with every fireplace conversion (upgrade to electronic controls) and we c ..read more
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Cost to Operate Christmas Lights
Magic Touch Mechanical Blog
by Rich
3M ago
How Much Do Christmas Lights Cost to Operate? We don’t sell or install lighting products at Magic Touch Mechanical or The Fire Place. I have no aspirations to start a holiday light hanging side hustle or become a lighting consultant. In other words I have nothing to gain by sharing this information and I’m not trying to sell you anything! Here’s why I decided to write this: Last week I visited a home in Phoenix that takes Christmas decorating to the next level. I bet I heard 10 dads say, “I wonder what his power bill looks like” in a span of 15 minutes! In my 36-year career in the trades I’ve ..read more
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Fireplace Fire Glass Colors
Magic Touch Mechanical Blog
by Rich
3M ago
Choose from over 85 gorgeous fireplace fire glass colors*, sizes, and shapes, when you choose The Fire Place by Magic Touch to complete your fireplace or fire pit modernization. Transform your existing fireplace, fire pit, or fire feature from drab to fab with fire glass! You can choose a hidden burner for a clean minimalist look or a modern stainless steel raised burners & we’ll add the fire glass of your choice. Create your own look with gas logs on fire glass, fire art like spikes or fire shapes, or take it to the next level with a combination of fire balls & fire glass. We sou ..read more
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Best Heating and Cooling Brands
Magic Touch Mechanical Blog
by Rich
4M ago
With a title like Best Heating and Cooling Brands, you may expect to start reading about Bosch, Trane, Lennox, etc. That’s not what you’re going to find here, but I promise you this article will help you choose the best. What I share in this article is based on over 36 years as an HVAC installer & service technician. 27 years of that as the owner of one of Arizona’s most highly respected air conditioning & heating contracting companies.         The 12 Best Heating and Cooling Brands We’ve always marched to the beat of our own drum at Magic Touch Mechanical. Clearly ..read more
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The Fire Place Not the Fireplace
Magic Touch Mechanical Blog
by Rich
4M ago
Coming from New York, the fireplace was just another heating appliance I’d receive service calls for as an HVAC technician. It wasn’t unusual to work on a few fireplaces, stoves, and similar appliances a few times a week. So, when I moved to Phoenix, I was surprised to learn very few local heating companies serviced the fireplace too. Granted, we use our fireplaces & fire pits here in the Phoenix area more for ambiance than for heat. However, it is in fact a heating appliance. Who better to repair, maintain, and service a heating appliance than your HVAC company? I learned HVAC companies l ..read more
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How Do I Light My Fireplace Pilot Light?
Magic Touch Mechanical Blog
by Rich
5M ago
How do I light my fireplace pilot light? Lighting a pilot light is something most people can do themselves. Follow the instructions below and your fireplace will be working after just a few easy steps. Follow the steps below for other gas appliances like water heaters, furnaces and stoves.   What You’ll Need to Light Your Fireplace Pilot Light? You’ll need: A long lighter or match (if your gas fireplace is not equipped with an “ignitor” button).   Where Is My Fireplace Pilot Light? Locate the control knob marked, OFF, PILOT, ON. The control knob is located on the gas valve. In most c ..read more
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Gas Fireplace Not Turning On
Magic Touch Mechanical Blog
by Rich
5M ago
Recently I published the article “Gas Fireplace Won’t Stay Lit”. In that article I addressed a common issue found in gas fireplace ignition systems and how to fix it yourself. However, a gas fireplace not turning on isn’t always because of an ignition system issue. In this article I’ll cover some other reasons your gas fireplace isn’t turning on or keeps going out. The Most Common Reasons Your Gas Fireplace is Not Turning On Blocked or Closed Vent System Bad Fireplace Blower Motor Gas Valve Failure or Malfunction Electrical Issues Dead Remote-Control Batteries Fuel Delivery Issues Safety Devi ..read more
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Do I Need a New AC?
Magic Touch Mechanical Blog
by Rich
6M ago
I’ve been an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning) Technician for over 36 years. I founded Magic Touch Mechanical, an AC & Heating company in Mesa, Arizona 27 years ago this January. One question I’ve heard thousands of times is, do I need a new AC unit? Believe it or not, it’s a question I dread answering because it’s not that simple to answer in most cases. Let me explain.   Nobody Wants to Buy a New Air Conditioner I’ve never met a homeowner who wanted to buy a new air conditioning & heating system, it’s a ‘grudge purchase’. We don’t buy one because we want it, we ..read more
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