Northwest Mechanical Blog

HOW TO Deal with a Flooded Basement
None of us ever want to think about the possibility of our basement flooding... until it happens to our home. Here's what to do if it happens to you.

Spring Cleaning Checklist – For Your Plumbing!
Your plumbing system is something you and your family use every single day – so it’s definitely an important part of your home maintenance. In fact, why not add it into your spring cleaning routine?

5 Factors to Consider When Purchasing a New Water Heater
So you’ve finally decided that it’s time to retire that old water heater - here's our top 5 factors to consider when choosing your new unit!

8 Reasons to be thankful for your plumbing
According to the 2014 U.S. Census, there are still 1.6 Million Americans living without indoor plumbing. Here's why you should be thankful if you do.

HOW TO Know when to let your water heater go
Has the time finally come to replace your water heater? Check out our breakdown of the signs that signal replace instead of repair.

5 Steps to Keep Warm This Winter Season – WITHOUT touching your thermostat
Living in the MidWest with this constant temperature change makes the temptation to crank up the heat on colder days even more appealing. However, there are some steps you can take in order to help keep your rooms warmer without resorting to extreme measures...

4 Signs Your Furnace Is On Its Last Leg
Still trying to figure out if your furnace is worth saving with those constant repairs? Here are the signs that it's finally time for a replacement.

4 Ways that Your Family Can Benefit from a Humidifier
Are you the person in your family who is always getting a cold, or have a family member that seems to catch everything going around? Instead of waiting for that cold, wouldn’t you like to be prepared this year? Find out why you should consider a humidifier for your home.

HOW TO Save Yourself from Holiday Headaches (What Foods NOT to Put Down the Disposal)
We know how tempting it is to just put everything down the drain and be done with it, but your disposal can't handle all of it! Find out what NOT to put down the disposal this holiday season and save yourself from those potential holiday headaches.

Your 5 "Last Minute" Tips for Winter Preparation
You’re already spending so much money heating your home, you might as well make sure that heat stays inside to keep you warm! Save yourself some money this winter by giving your home some love with these last minute preparation tips.