Moore Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning provides a wide range of HVAC services for residential and commercial clients in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. In addition to replacing and repairing all types of heating and air conditioning systems, the BPI Certified company is qualified to install whole house fans, ductwork and much more.
Stephen J. Moore established Moore Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning in 1985, and today, General Manager Josh Henrich is proud to continue Mr. Moore’s tradition of excellence. “We’re known for our personal service—when a customer calls, they know they’re going to talk to a real person who cares about their needs,” he says. “We take the time to understand our clients’ problems and get them the quickest possible appointments.”
Moore Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning also offers various services that are designed to improve energy efficiency. “We’re able to show our clients how a ‘whole home’ approach can offer them more choices when it comes to upgrading their comfort systems,” says Mr. Henrich.
“Our goal is to provide our customers with the best comfort solutions to meet their specific needs. We provide service that goes beyond normal HVAC companies and strive to find solutions to meet each client’s needs while still keeping within their budget.”
Air duct cleaning isn’t necessarily a cure-all.
You’ve probably seen advertisements from companies offering to improve your home's indoor air quality by cleaning your air ducts. This can include cleaning various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems, including the supply and return air ducts and registers, grilles and diffusers, heat exchangers, heating and cooling coils, condensate drain pans (drip pans), fan motor and fan housing, and the air handling unit housing.
If you have your heating and cooling system cleaned, make sure the service provider agrees to clean all components of the system and is qualified to do so. Failure to do so can result in re-contamination of the entire system, negating any benefits.
Some service providers may also suggest applying chemical biocides, designed to kill microbiological contaminants, to the inside of the ductwork and other system components. Others might apply chemical treatments (sealants or other encapsulants) to seal or cover the inside surfaces of the air ducts and equipment housings, which controls mold growth and prevents the release of dirt particles or fibers from ducts. These practices haven’t been fully researched, so educate yourself before taking this route.
Since knowledge about the potential benefits and problems of air duct cleaning is limited, it’s impossible to generalize whether air duct cleaning will benefit you.
If no one in your household has allergies or unexplained respiratory symptoms or illnesses, and if you see no visual indication that your air ducts are contaminated with large deposits of dust or mold (no musty odor or visible mold growth), you probably don’t need to clean them. It’s normal for the return registers to get dusty as air is pulled through the grate. This doesn’t mean your air ducts are contaminated; the registers can be easily vacuumed or removed and cleaned.
On the other hand, if family members are experiencing unusual or unexplained symptoms or illnesses you think might be related to your home environment, discuss the situation with your doctor. You can also visit the EPA’s website for more information.
Of course, you may consider cleaning your air ducts simply because you think they’ve grown dirty over time. While the debate about the value of periodic duct cleaning continues, no evidence suggests it would be detrimental, provided it’s done properly.
Some HVAC contractors pride themselves on good service. Others pride themselves on quality products or low costs. Moore Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning strives to wrap them all together into a single, overriding benefit: value. For Operations Manager Jesse Casey, that means quality brands, outstanding service and satisfying customers’ budget constraints.
Moore Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning performs heating and air conditioning replacement, repair and service, as well as duct repair, testing and cleaning. Having been in business for more than 35 years, Moore Mechanical offers more “options, ideas, suggestions and experience” than most other HVAC companies, says Mr. Casey.
Half of Moore Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning’s customers opt for the company’s extended maintenance program. It covers maintenance and repair, including all labor and parts, for the life of the equipment. In some instances, the energy savings alone are enough to pay for the cost of the program.
Mr. Casey espouses a “whole-home” approach to HVAC care that looks at the entire house as a system. It begins with an initial consultation, during which a company representative spends several hours in the home conducting an extensive diagnostic work-up. They’ll check system requirements and capacities, inspect ductwork, and review air quality. The consultation is “above and beyond that of most competitors,” says Mr. Casey. “It helps ensure each client’s initial quote is accurate and comprehensive, addressing all underlying needs and root causes.”
