Cooler Weather is Nearly Here.

Indeed it is!  As the seasons change we generally switch to central heating in another month or so.  When we do, will our heating system be working up to capacity?  When you want to heat your home, you switch on the boiler with an electric switch.  Voila, it works each and every time…right?

What is supposed to happen is that a valve will open then gas enters a sealed combustion chamber in the boiler through a myriad of small jets, and an electric ignition system sets them ablaze.  The gas jets play onto a heat exchanger connected to a pipe carrying cold water.  The average life expectancy of a gas boiler is 10-15 years.

Where do you stand in your Albuquerque area home?  Have you simply lost track of how long your home’s boiler has been cranking along keeping you warm every winter?  Now is a great time to have your boiler checked by Eric and the pros at E M Plumbing Heating and Mechanical.  There is no room for surprises.  Call Eric at (505) 980-9334.

What was that Sound?

You never want to be saying that this time of year as it pertains to your Albuquerque home’s air conditioning system.  Strange sounds are often the first sign that we get that our whole house air conditioning system is about to go out.  Above all else, do not ignore the signs!  The summer of 2018 has a long way to go…and what about future summers?

Then there are times when something isn’t quite right with the plumbing in your home or your a/c system.  It can be difficult to determine exactly what is wrong. We have experience working with virtually every make and model of equipment.  After all, we have been doing it for many years in the ABQ area, so we have just about seen it all.

We are E M Plumbing Heating and Mechanical.  The name itself should give you great comfort in choosing us for all of your plumbing, HVAC needs, and related emergencies in the Albuquerque area.  I am Eric Montoya, proud to be the president of this company and to manage my great employees.  When you need us, we will be a phone call away at (505) 980-9334.

It Ain’t Over ‘Til it’s Over.

Ah, the immortal words of Yogi Berra.  These words (please excuse the grammar) ring true this time of year in the Albuquerque area.  We are close enough to the desert southwest to believe that winter is just about over, but as residents for many years, we know that just is simply not the case.  It has a way to go.

That means simply this…if your furnace has been limping along this winter then it may be about to go out.  Whether it is an ABQ home or business that is just unacceptable this time of year!  What are you going to do…wear heavy coats indoors until May?  Maybe your heating system just needs a repair or maybe it needs to be replaced.

Whatever the case the answer in this area for decades has been Eric Montoya and his team at EM Plumbing Heating and Mechanical.  We won’t try to sell you a bill of goods.  We will come to your home or business and check your entire heating system, then make a recommendation.  Stay comfortable throughout the winter and call us at (505) 980-9334.

Oh, Oh, It’s Going to get Cold around here Real Fast!

What are the telltale signs that you should replace your furnace?  I know, you don’t want to think about it, but you had better do so as the New Year is upon us.  It is not going to warm up any time soon and a new furnace is not just for now, but for many years in the future.  Albuquerque area winters are cold and harsh.

Here are some of the signs –

1.  Obviously, old age.  The life expectancy of a natural gas furnace is just under 20 years.

2.  Your energy bills are rising.  Efficiency decreases and bills increase.

3.  Frequent repairs.  It is costing more to keep it going than to replace it.

4.  Some rooms are warmer than others.

5.  If you have a mostly yellow flame it is producing too much carbon monoxide.

That last point is a serious one.  It is not only inefficient, but downright dangerous!  When you notice any of these traits call Albuquerque area heating expert Eric Montoya of E M Plumbing and Heating.  Warm, safe air in ABQ is just a phone call away.  Get a free estimate right away by calling (505) 980-9334.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

To our friends in the Albuquerque area we at E M Plumbing Heating and Mechanical want to wish you and yours a great holiday season.  Those of us in the Montoya family and all of those that comprise the E M Plumbing family will be enjoying this time of year while being at the ready if you need us.

We hope that as you gather with loved ones a plumbing emergency will not rear its nasty head.  If you are traveling, please stay safe on the ever-changing winter roadways of the Great Southwest.  Plumbing problems don’t take a holiday, so we will be ready to take your call and come right out if necessary.

If you have a few minutes, please visit our new website at emplumbingabq.com.  Here you will discover our many areas of expertise such as HVAC, water heaters, general plumbing, etc.  Once again, from our family at E M Plumbing Heating and Mechanical to yours have a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2018.

The Ole’ Man is Coming.

Ole’ Man winter that’s who is coming to a Central New Mexico town near you.  Like it or not, temperatures will be dropping significantly and staying that way.  Inside your home and out preparations need to be made.  Dress warmly, have your vehicle ready for the changing conditions, and above all make sure your home’s heating system is ready.

Most Albuquerque homes rely on a central heating system.  It should be obvious that central heating may be decidedly more economical compared to direct heat sources like space heaters and wood or pellet stoves.  Many types of central heating systems can be fueled by either electricity or natural gas which gives you an option.

What is best for your ABQ home?  Why not call a professional and get a free assessment of what is the best heating system for your castle?  The right person and company for the job may well be Eric Montoya of E M Plumbing.  You will discover in a few minutes that Eric is Albuquerque’s home heating expert.  Call him today at (505) 980-9334.

Switching from Cooling to Heating.

One of the great things about living in Albuquerque is the change of seasons.  Let Minneapolis have its winters.  Let Las Vegas Nevada have its summers.  We have a wonderful moderation of seasons here in ABQ.  One of the things that is necessary this time of year is to make sure that your home is ready for the seasonal change.

Once you have experienced one heating and one cooling season in your home, your system will remember what you like for each season. The next time a new season rolls around and you change between heating and cooling, you should be ready to moderate your home as you like.  After many years however, your furnace may not be ready for winter.

Certainly, you could wait and find out the hard way a few months from now or you could be proactive.  Why not reach out to Eric Montoya of EM Plumbing Inc?  Your future comfort may depend on Albuquerque’s seasonal change professional.  If you are uncertain about your heating capacity call in Eric to have a look at (505) 980-9334.

The Big Switch.

You know how it is in Albuquerque.  We seem to have two seasons.  There is winter, then suddenly summer hits full force and your home’s air conditioning system had better be ready.  When ABQ heats up, you will want to run your A/C consistently.  How do you know that it is ready for the challenge?

If you take a “wait and see attitude” you may be sorely disappointed and REALLY uncomfortable when you turn it on and crank it up.  Now you have downtime while the weather shows no mercy.  The compressor, the condenser, the evaporator, and the filter must ALL be ready to roll!

To ensure that, you need to call a professional who routinely makes the transition from heating to air conditioning and back again.  The right man for the job is Eric Montoya.  He is your Albuquerque air conditioning maintenance specialist.  Don’t wait another day!  Call Eric to have him come out to your home at (505) 980-9334.

Transition Time.

Don’t you love this time of year in Albuquerque?  Cooler spring temperatures give way to glorious long summer days.  Longer daylight means that your whole house air conditioning system needs to be ready for consistent temperatures up to 90 degrees and beyond.  Have you turned on you’re A/C yet?

This time of year, it is entirely possible that your air conditioning will be running at full capacity one day, then the next you find your family shivering in the morning.  At the very least a professional should check your air conditioning system to make sure that it is ready for the rigors of another New Mexico summer.

There are some basic maintenance check-list items that he will do.  What is important is to find someone who will NOT try to sell you a whole new A/C system if you don’t need it.  That is why you need to call Eric Montoya of EM Plumbing.  Eric is your ABQ expert at getting you ready for air conditioning season.  Give him a call today at (505) 980-9334.