Trusted HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Services in Medina, OH

Installed two 5 cubic foot water softener systems with digital control valve heads, plumbed in parallel with copper piping and bypass valve assemblies. Connected a brine tank and power supplies, programmed the controllers, and loaded the system with salt to place it in service.

Assessed the existing Rheem Classic Series tank-style water heater in the basement, including the supply plumbing, drain valve, and surrounding gas and electrical connections, to evaluate conversion to a tankless unit. Documented site conditions, including overhead pipe routing and clearances, to prepare quotes for tankless water heater installation and for gas replumbing of the kitchen and laundry room.

Performed scheduled heating maintenance inspection, including visual evaluation of the hot surface igniter/flame sensor assembly, where corrosion was noted on the bent sensor tip. Verified electrical operation of the furnace using a clamp meter to measure amperage draw on the control wiring and confirmed proper wiring and connections within the cabinet. Equipment was left operational following inspection.

Completed furnace installation, including connection of the condensate drain line to a condensate pump with PVC piping and flexible discharge tubing, with the pump's electrical cable secured to the wall. Verified temperature readings with a digital pocket thermometer (74.6°F) and confirmed no visible rust, frost, or damage at the equipment or surrounding components.

Performed a scheduled heating system maintenance visit, including a combustion analysis on the natural gas appliance. Readings confirmed safe, efficient operation with CO at 26 ppm, CO2 at 7.3%, stack temperature of 109°F, and combustion efficiency of 93.8%. System was inspected and verified to be operating within normal parameters.

Responded to leaking pipes and a flooded kitchen, then inspected the drain and supply lines by opening sections of the kitchen ceiling and accessing the lower-level utility space. Assessed the cast iron drain stack and found hubless couplings, oxidized copper supply piping, and aged sections that may require full replacement. Documented the condition of the piping with photos and gave the customer recommendations for repair and replacement.

Performed seasonal heating tune-up on a 10-year-old Trane gas furnace, including electrical testing of the flame sensing circuit with a true RMS clamp meter and inspection of the burner assembly, heat exchanger openings, gas piping, and inducer motor housing, which were found intact with no signs of rust, frost, or breakage. Removed and inspected the flame sensor rod, noting minor surface tarnish, and verified the unit was operating properly following service.

Performed a heating maintenance inspection on a 3-year-old gas furnace, verifying operation with a multimeter, dual-port manometer, and temperature probes to check electrical values, gas manifold and static pressure readings, and supply and return temperatures. Inspected the gas valve, inducer and blower assemblies, wiring, and condensate and refrigerant line insulation, finding no visible corrosion, damage, or abnormal conditions. The furnace is operating within normal parameters.

Performed an on-site evaluation of the existing tank-style water heater installation for replacement. Inspected the unit, insulated supply and discharge piping with isolation valves, and surrounding utility space, noting limited clearance, dust and debris accumulation, and aged condition of the existing unit. Documented the installation with photographs to support recommendations for a replacement unit.

Inspected the exterior gutter downspout, which discharges directly into the ground at the building corner with a bent lower section and dense shrubbery obscuring the base, as the suspected source of groundwater intrusion. Examined the basement interior and observed a vertical drain pipe with cleanout entering the floor, staining on the masonry wall, and efflorescence along the base of the block wall, consistent with chronic moisture infiltration. Findings indicate the downspout is dumping roof runoff at the foundation, saturating the soil and driving water through the block wall and sill plate area.

Conducted an on-site follow-up consultation to review the customer's planned plumbing scope for a new home addition. Inspected the crawl space and the framed addition, noting the gravel floor, steel support column, existing vertical piping, and OSB subfloor layout to evaluate routing options for supply and drain lines. No faucet repair or installation was performed during this visit; the customer will confirm the scope of work before proceeding.

Inspected the disassembled chrome pull-out kitchen faucet at the double-basin stainless sink and evaluated the supply connections, shutoff valves, and flexible supply lines in the sink base cabinet. Repaired or reassembled the faucet components, including the pull-out spray head and hose connection, and restored proper operation.

Performed scheduled heating maintenance on the natural gas furnace, including a combustion analysis with a calibrated analyzer. Readings recorded were O2 at 9.4%, CO at 37 ppm, CO2 at 6.5%, and steady-state efficiency of 78.8%, confirming safe CO levels and normal operation. Inspected the system with a hand tool and found no visible damage, frost, rust, or cracking.

Performed MVP furnace maintenance, inspecting the gas valve, inducer motor and blower assembly, pressure switches, venting, condensate/drain hose, wiring harness, and control board, with no signs of rust, frost, or physical damage observed. Verified the Aprilaire zone control panel was properly labeled for Zone 1 (1st Floor) and Zone 2 (2nd Floor) and confirmed the system's ductwork, adjacent water heater connections, and venting were in clean, serviceable condition.

Performed a seasonal heating tune-up on a four-year-old Lennox gas furnace, including inspection and cleaning of components, verification of safe and efficient operation, and testing of the hot surface igniter, which showed no visible cracks, corrosion, or damage. The unit was left operating properly and ready for the heating season.

Connected a pressure test gauge (0–60 oz./in² scale) to the gas piping serving the outdoor heat pump/furnace unit and recorded a reading of approximately 10 oz./in² for the pressure test. Inspected the gas line assembly, including the flex connector, brass shutoff valve, and fittings, and noted heavy corrosion on the exposed steel supply pipe near the gauge connection.

Performed annual furnace maintenance on a Carrier unit, including removal and replacement of the dirty, heavily loaded pleated air filter. Inspected the air handler cabinet, control board, capacitor, relay components, and low-voltage and line-voltage wiring connections, confirming the control board was powered and operating with status LED active.

Performed on-site diagnostic evaluation for replacement of a ceiling fan in a residence with 18-foot vaulted ceilings. Assessed the existing switch controls and fixture location, and determined access, mounting, and equipment requirements for safe removal and installation of the new fan.

Performed a seasonal tune-up on a 5-year-old Lennox gas furnace, inspecting the cabinet interior, inducer motor, control board, wiring harness, and gas valve assembly. Verified electrical operation with a clamp meter at the gas valve circuit, and found the unit clean with no visible rust, corrosion, or physical damage.

Performed an on-site assessment of the existing 16-year-old tank-style water heater and prepared a replacement quote for a new unit. Inspected the surrounding mechanical area, including the gas supply piping, PVC condensate drain assembly, and adjacent furnace cabinets, and confirmed the floor was dry with no signs of leaks or corrosion. Documented existing conditions with photos to support the replacement recommendation.