ALPHA’S 5 STEP SERVICE PROCESS
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DISPATCH AND DIAGNOSIS
Call 403-470-5785 to talk to our friendly customer care rep. Our certified technicians will diagnose your issue quickly and efficiently, after you welcome them into your home.
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OPTIONS
We will put together best-practice options for getting your issue or scope of work completed. Flat-rate quotes will be given to keep budgeting simple and eliminate surprise charges.
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APPROVAL
You pick which option best suits your budget and requirements.
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WE GET TO WORK
Alpha techs get busy completing your work using industry-leading materials and practices.
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JOB COMPLETION
Alpha Plumbing technicians take pride in leaving a spotless work area and proudly showing off our clean work! We are always happy to answer your questions and offer helpful maintenance tips.
What to Consider During a Mechanical Room Renovation
The heating/cooling, and plumbing setups are the “vital organs” of your home and failures in any of these key areas can spell serious problems.
Yet Calgary, AB, homes often lack many of the basic requirements for an effective mechanical room, where all the key equipment is kept, and the key functions are controlled.
Alpha Plumbing visits countless Calgary homes, so we have seen that mechanical rooms often become little more than afterthoughts or wasted spaces—when they could be doing a lot more for homes.
Let us look at why you should consider an upgrade to your mechanical room if you are renovating your home—along with some tips on how to relocate/renovate your mechanical room so that it is better suited for its key role in your home.
Tips to Consider for a Mechanical Room Renovation
So, you are renovating your home and have decided to give your HVAC and plumbing system a major overhaul.
When you renovate your mechanical room, you have limited space to work with, but a few tips can help you design and use the space wisely. If you are completely redesigning and relocating a mechanical room, you will also need a few tips on where to position it in your home.
Heating and Cooling
Most Calgary homes use furnaces for heating and air conditioning for cooling. Whatever your current setup, if you are renovating your home, it is the ideal time to upgrade your HVAC system to make it more energy-efficient and lower your monthly bills.
Ten years is a long time with heating and cooling systems. Most systems installed even a decade ago are less efficient than those available today.
If you upgrade your HVAC system while performing major renovations on your home, it will likely be more cost-effective as the interior of the home can be accessed easily for ductwork and other key HVAC components between floors and walls. You can also ensure that the new system you install is optimized for your home’s energy needs and comfort levels.
These nine tips should get your mechanical room in a suitable state for playing its key role in your home effectively…
- Carefully consider your home’s energy requirements first: a professional inspection will be needed to assess your home’s energy needs before the mechanical room can be built/renovated. For instance, some larger homes may need two furnaces, which will require extra space in the mechanical room.
- Situate a new mechanical room on the garage side of the house: the rooms over the garage have the longest heat runs, so placing them as close to the furnace as possible is more efficient.
- Situate your mechanical room close to the exterior side yard: this can prevent the need to upgrade your furnace or hot water tank due to extra-long venting requirements (if the equipment is housed in the middle of your home, for instance).
- Place the furnace along the beam: doing this allows the duct lines to be bulkheaded in with the beam down the road.
- Place the sump pump under stairs if possible: these are low-traffic areas that work best for a sump pump.
- Check that all ductwork is correct: ductwork should run in the opposite direction of the floor joists and also check that it is sized correctly.
- Check for proper mechanical wall direction/sizing.
- Check local building codes: if you’re renovating your mechanical room and making it larger, for instance, make sure that the building professionals you work with are aware of (and will comply with) any local building codes for Calgary, AB.
If you are considering renovating your home and need advice or an inspection of your HVAC or plumbing systems, speak to a professional from Alpha Plumbing. All of our services are covered by our one-year guarantee for parts and labour.
⚠️ A Note About DIY Plumbing Projects
Some homeowners choose DIY installations, repairs, and servicing that could lead to even more costly repairs after a botched job.
DIY is not advisable unless you have considerable experience in managing your own plumbing projects as there are many important safety concerns to bear in mind before tearing your plumbing system apart yourself. Call us today to get the help you need.
WHY CHOOSE Alpha Plumbing
PROFESSIONAL, COURTEOUS TECHNICIANS
Our certified technician Calgary plumbers are not your stereotypical sloppy, unkempt plumbers from days past. Our team takes pride in showing up at your house or place of business in a clean uniform, ready to tackle your plumbing and heating issues. We treat your home with caution and respect, ensuring a friendly, positive experience.
CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
Our Alpha Plumbing team deals directly with each and every one of our valued customers, making ourselves available for constant communication. Our personal, individualized service approach leaves our customers feeling connected and well taken care of. In short, we listen to your needs and will not rest until you are satisfied.
35+ YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE AT YOUR DISPOSAL
Alpha Plumbing’s president, Dan Di Lembo, possesses over a decade of professional trade experience from resolving issues both big and small. Whatever your specific situation may be, chances are we have the experience to find the solution.
AFFORDABLE
PRICING
We work with you to find products and solutions that fit your individual style and budget. We make sure our rates are competitive, ensuring our customers receive both a high-quality and high-value experience.
LICENSED, CERTIFIED, AND INSURED TECHS
You can rest easy knowing that the job is getting done with licensed, certified, and insured expert precision.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRUSTED PLUMBERS AT ALPHA
Our technicians can service any commercial or residential plumbing need quickly and efficiently.