Bayside Mechanical, Inc. provides sheet metal work and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) installation services for residential and commercial clients throughout the Bay Area. The company can design, install, service, repair and upgrade all types of HVAC systems, and it also offers duct cleaning, testing and replacement services. It’s available 24/7 for emergency services and repairs, and its technicians use radio dispatch systems to ensure their response times are as fast as possible.
Owner Mazen Tawasha says Bayside Mechanical offers the personal feel of a family-oriented business and the expert knowledge and service of an experienced corporation. “We’re known for our innovative approach to HVAC service, but we also strive to be recognized for our world-class customer care.”
Bayside Mechanical offers several Green solutions designed to optimize its clients’ energy-efficiency—it can replace current HVAC equipment with smaller units and help homeowners who make system upgrades apply for federal tax credits of up to $1,500. Mr. Tawasha explains that those credits also cover 30 percent of the labor and materials involved in a new installation. To learn more or to see examples of past projects, he invites potential clients to visit www.baysideinc.com.
“We're committed to providing unique, professional experiences by delivering fast, honest, reliable service to our customers. We continue to build our business and reputation by anticipating their wishes, meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations. Our ultimate goal is to achieve 100 percent customer satisfaction–nothing else will do.”
A load calculation will ensure your HVAC system is the right size to fulfill your energy needs. In order to determine exactly how big or small your home’s heating or air conditioning system should be, your HVAC contractor needs to calculate the system’s heating and cooling capacity in relation to indoor comfort. The result is called the “load” of the home. A home’s load is partly dependent upon its square footage, but a true load calculation goes beyond that to include the building’s construction; orientation to the sun; R-value (a measurement of thermal resistance) of the insulation; number, size and placement of rooms, windows and doors; thermal efficiency of windows and doors; number and arrangement of floors; and climate.
Residential load calculations make use of mathematical formulas that take all these variables into consideration. Determining the load by using non-mathematical methods almost always leads to installing an oversized system, which results in increased initial costs, monthly utility bills and maintenance. It can also shorten the lifespan of the equipment by making it cycle on and off too frequently.
Who does the load calculation?
Your HVAC contractor should be able to perform a load calculation—the process has been computerized in recent years, so it’s not as time-consuming as it was in the past. If the contractor says it isn’t necessary, you may want to look elsewhere. In some areas, local utility companies will perform load calculations.
Why is it important to have a correctly sized HVAC system?
Having an improperly sized heating or cooling system can lead to multiple problems. Your cooling load consists of two parts: the temperature of the air (the sensible load) and the moisture or humidity in the air (the latent load). An oversized cooling system cools down the temperature very quickly, but it doesn’t run long enough to remove sufficient moisture from the air. Many people turn down the thermostat to make the air conditioner run longer, which increases utility costs. In some cases, the insufficient moisture removal resulting from oversized cooling equipment can lead to mold growth and other types of moisture-related damage.
A correctly sized cooling system runs long enough to “wring” moisture out of the air. This will allow you to be comfortable at a slightly higher thermostat setting and save you money on your utility bills. It’ll also take care of “mugginess” without making you feel too cold.
Maintaining customer satisfaction is a crucial aspect of any business, but it's even more important for heating and air conditioning companies that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award. For Bayside Mechanical, Inc., customer satisfaction begins and ends with providing the best possible service throughout every phase of a job, from the initial service call to the detailed follow-up. "Our service approach remains the same regardless of the size of the project," says owner Mazen Tawasha. "If a customer has a complaint or if something hasn't been done right, we'll send someone out to fix it right away."
Bayside Mechanical has been designing, installing, servicing, repairing and upgrading HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) systems and equipment throughout the Bay Area since 2004. The company serves both residential and commercial customers, and its experienced mechanics are trained to service all types of HVAC systems from top manufacturers such as Carrier, Trane and Goodman. For the convenience of its clients, it also offers 24-hour emergency service.
Unlike many HVAC firms, Bayside Mechanical keeps certified mechanical engineers on staff, which allows it to offer one-stop HVAC services that would otherwise be unavailable to its clients. "We handle the designs, drawings, installations and repairs, so our customers don't have to go anywhere else for mechanical work," explains Mr. Tawasha. "Since we do everything in-house, we can handle virtually any service problem. Most companies can install a furnace or perform duct work, but if a problem occurs on the job, they don't have the expertise to deal with it. We do."
Another distinctive feature of Bayside Mechanical is its dedication to environmentally-friendly business practices. The company is certified by Bay Area organization Build it Green; offers a wide variety of high efficiency, Energy Star-rated HVAC systems; and replaces large systems with smaller models to lower energy bills. "We can also help homeowners who make system upgrades apply for federal tax credits of up to $1,500," adds Mr. Tawasha. "Those credits cover 30 percent of the labor and materials involved in a new installation."