How Much Do Christmas Lights Cost to Operate? We don’t sell or install lighting products at Magic Touch Mechanical or The Fire Place. I have no aspirations to start a holiday light hanging side hustle or become a lighting consultant. In other words I have nothing to gain by sharing this information and I’m not […]
Choose from over 85 gorgeous fireplace fire glass colors*, sizes, and shapes, when you choose The Fire Place by Magic Touch to complete your fireplace or fire pit modernization. Transform your existing fireplace, fire pit, or fire feature from drab to fab with fire glass! You can choose a hidden burner for a clean minimalist look […]
Adding a gas fireplace remote control is one of the most requested upgrades our clients in the Phoenix area call about. If your hearth didn’t come with a fireplace remote, one can be added in most cases. Some fireplaces are ‘remote ready,’ while others may require a bit more work to accommodate the upgrade. However, […]
A career in HVAC and Fireplace Service should be very lucrative and rewarding. However, being happy and earning the living you deserve depends on the company you work for. It also depends on the people you work with! Magic Touch Mechanical was founded in 1997 by an HVAC/Fireplace Technician – not an investment group. Even […]
With a title like Best Heating and Cooling Brands, you may expect to start reading about Bosch, Trane, Lennox, etc. That’s not what you’re going to find here, but I promise you this article will help you choose the best. What I share in this article is based on over 36 years as an HVAC […]
Coming from New York, the fireplace was just another heating appliance I’d receive service calls for as an HVAC technician. It wasn’t unusual to work on a few fireplaces, stoves, and similar appliances a few times a week. So, when I moved to Phoenix, I was surprised to learn very few local heating companies serviced […]
In this fireplace switch how to article, we’re going to cover multiple “how to” questions we often get. Installing a switch to turn on/off a natural gas fireplace or propane gas fireplace adds both safety and convenience. Once installed, turning your gas fireplace or fire pit on is as easy as turning on a light […]
How do I light my fireplace pilot light? Lighting a pilot light is something most people can do themselves. Follow the instructions below and your fireplace will be working after just a few easy steps. Follow the steps below for other gas appliances like water heaters, furnaces and stoves. What You’ll Need to Light […]
Ventilation, Purification & Filtration, What’s the Difference? Updated April, 2023 / originally published August, 2020: COVID-19 has raised everyone’s awareness of the importance of cleaning and decontaminating the air in our homes and workplaces. Recently, the media has been using the word “ventilation” a lot when talking about sending our kids back to school. […]