Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Residential HVAC Service Calls – $110.00/Hr (8-4:30pm M-F)
- Commercial HVAC Service Calls – $130.00/Hr
- After Hours Service – Time and a half
- Holiday Service Rate – Double Time
- R-410A – $75/lb
- R-22 – $153/lb
- R438A (R-22 replacement) – $75/lb
Properly maintaining your HVAC system plays a vital role in the operation of your equipment. In doing so, you’re allowing our techs to inspect and clean your system, as well as identify and address potential future issues. Regular maintenance will increase the efficiency and longevity of your equipment.
Yes. We offer 2 different tiers. Each plan is billed annually and have unique perks.
Additional units can be added for an extra charge. Bulk pricing is available upon request.
The 2 tiers are as follows:
Silver –
- 2 Visits Per Year
- 24/7 Priority Service
- Scheduled Tune-Up Reminders
- 5% Off All Service/Installs
- 25 Point System Inspection
**Additional Units = $259.92/unit**
Gold –
- 2 Visits Per Year
- 24/7 Priority Service
- Scheduled Tune-Up Reminders
- 10% Off All Service/Installs
- 25 Point System Inspection
**Additional Units = $310.92/unit**
Please visit our Preventative Maintenance page to sign up.
Spring Cleaning Includes –
- Cleaning Condenser Coils
- Checking Capacitors for Condenser Fan Motor and Compressor
- Oiling Fan Motors where applicable
- Check Belts if Applicable
- Check Thermostat Wires for Bare Spots and Ensure Connections
- Check Contactor
- Rid all Debris around Compressor
- Delta T Test for Efficiency/ Correct Charge
- Inspect Evaporator Coil (additional Cost for Deep Clean of evaporator Coils)
- Check Indoor Fan Motor and Oil
- Check Indoor Fan Motor Capacitor
- Check Furnace/ Air Handler Wire Connections
- Clear Drain of any Debris and Pan Treat Tablet
Fall Cleaning Includes –
- Cleaning Burner Compartment
- Testing Gas Pressure At Gas Valve in Furnace
- Testing all Safety Switches
- Inspecting Heat Exchanger for Cracks
- Inspecting Blower Wheel for Debris Buildup
- Oiling Blower Wheel
- Checking Belts if Applicable
- Run Furnace for 15 Minutes To Check for OverHeat
- Carbon Monoxide Test
- Check all Batteries in Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
- Amp Draw on Blower and Inducer Motor
- Amp Draw on Heat Strips (ALL STAGES)
All Ruud equipment we install has a 10 year factory parts warranty. Extended warranties are optional through the manufacturer.
Caldwell Mechanical offers a 1 year labor warranty on installs to ensure your new equipment runs through each season with no issues.
Yes. We’ve partnered with Wisetack to offer our customers fast and simple financing on purchases up to $25,000. Pay in easy monthly payments with financing rather than in full upfront.
- The application takes about a minute to complete.
- Checking your eligibility will not impact your credit score.
- There are no penalties, fees, or compounding interest.
With Wisetack, you can select the payment plan that best fits your budget.
Click HERE to see if you prequalify.
Yes. We offer free estimates within a 30 mile radius to our location.
1244 Commercial Park Road
Metropolis, Illinois 62960
Efficiency Questions
The U.S. government requires an efficiency rating of all air conditioning and heating equipment. The rating reflects the percentage of energy used efficiently, with a high rating indicating high-efficiency. The next two topics address this issue in greater detail.
There are special names for the efficiency ratings of various types of equipment. Air conditioning equipment is rated by the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, or SEER. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the unit. An easy way to look at it is to think of SEER the way you would think of miles per gallon on a vehicle.
Gas furnaces are rated according to their Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, or AFUE. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the unit. You may see an 80% furnace which exhausts through metal pipe. You may also see 92% or higher which vents in PVC due to lower exhaust temperatures.
A good way to look at the efficiency of these numbers is, for example, a 95% furnace. This means, .95 cents to every dollar you spend on gas (or heat) stays in your home and the other .05 cents is exhausted outside.
Preferably auto. That way, the fan operates only when the temperature requires it. This is the most used and the most efficient setting. However, there are advantages to using the “on” setting. Air is constantly filtered through the unit’s air filter, and the constantly circulating air results in an even temperature throughout the house.