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Arctic Mechanical

8280 Eastwood Rd
4.90(
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Arctic Mechanical

8280 Eastwood Rd
4.90(
30
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated! At Arctic Mechanical we stand behind the work we put forth. From small replacement projects like installing or replacing bath fans to new business system maintenance and detailed duct work; we give each project the same high level of service. We are a locally owned, family operated business servicing the entire Twin Cities Metro Area with long standing relationships with many of our customers. There are many advantages to choosing Arctic Mechanical as your heating and cooling contractor, a few of which are listed below: -The MINIMUM standards we follow are Manufacturers' recommendations, code requirements and federal laws. -At Arctic Mechanical we trust our service and products to the extent that your heating and cooling system is guaranteed in writing. -We use only the most reliable, high-quality, energy-efficient equipment for our customers. -Our Installation and service technicians are all factory-trained and certified. -We have over 45+ years or experience in the Twin Cities Metro helping local businesses and families with superior comfort and efficiency.

"I highly recommend Arctic Mechanical for furnace repair and furnace maintenance. My furnace would not turn on, so I tried to find furnace repair near me. Although they were not close, I was surprised how quickly the repairman arrived and the price was very reasonable. What amazed me the most is how quickly he diagnosed the problem. The furnace code said the problem was one thing, but the repairman quickly realized that the code was incorrect and the real faulty part was the part that diagnosed the problem. Most repairmen would logically replace the part the furnace says is faulty, but he correctly replaced the right part and it works perfectly!"

Brian A on November 2022

Family owned & operated! At Arctic Mechanical we stand behind the work we put forth. From small replacement projects like installing or replacing bath fans to new business system maintenance and detailed duct work; we give each project the same high level of service. We are a locally owned, family operated business servicing the entire Twin Cities Metro Area with long standing relationships with many of our customers. There are many advantages to choosing Arctic Mechanical as your heating and cooling contractor, a few of which are listed below: -The MINIMUM standards we follow are Manufacturers' recommendations, code requirements and federal laws. -At Arctic Mechanical we trust our service and products to the extent that your heating and cooling system is guaranteed in writing. -We use only the most reliable, high-quality, energy-efficient equipment for our customers. -Our Installation and service technicians are all factory-trained and certified. -We have over 45+ years or experience in the Twin Cities Metro helping local businesses and families with superior comfort and efficiency.

"I highly recommend Arctic Mechanical for furnace repair and furnace maintenance. My furnace would not turn on, so I tried to find furnace repair near me. Although they were not close, I was surprised how quickly the repairman arrived and the price was very reasonable. What amazed me the most is how quickly he diagnosed the problem. The furnace code said the problem was one thing, but the repairman quickly realized that the code was incorrect and the real faulty part was the part that diagnosed the problem. Most repairmen would logically replace the part the furnace says is faulty, but he correctly replaced the right part and it works perfectly!"

Brian A on November 2022

Earthquake Retrofitting questions, answered by experts

Ensure proper ventilation, fix leaks, and schedule regular pest inspections to protect your property.

Grounding is a great first step to prevent electrical shock, but you can take it further with GFCI outlets and AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). In particular, AFCIs help protect against the type of electrical arcs that cause fires, like if a mouse chews on a wire or your laptop starts overheating at the wall. These are required in some areas of your home.

Even if you invested in the cost of a gas shut-off valve for your oven and other appliances, it’s a good idea to add a seismic shut-off valve as an extra safety measure. 

Gas shut-off valves for appliances are manual, meaning someone has to cut off the flow of gas. This leaves room for error, as you might not be home or might be too distracted to think about gas lines during an earthquake. An earthquake valve is automatic and will protect your home from gas-related disasters in the event of an earthquake.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

Some cities or states may require you to have an earthquake gas shut-off valve. Your insurance provider may also have requirements for installing this valve. Even if you don’t have to have one by law, it’s wise to have a natural gas plumber install one anyway. These devices can be lifesaving and prevent fires or explosions in the event of a gas leak.

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