Gas Fireplace Won’t Stay Lit

  DIY Tips If Your Gas Fireplace Won’t Stay Lit or Doesn’t Light at All If your gas fireplace won’t stay lit, there are a few things you can try yourself before calling a pro. Of course, a professional fireplace repair company like The Fire Place by Magic Touch* is experienced in solving these problems. […]

Do I Need a New AC?

I’ve been an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning) Technician for over 36 years. I founded Magic Touch Mechanical, an AC & Heating company in Mesa, Arizona 27 years ago this January. One question I’ve heard thousands of times is, do I need a new AC unit? Believe it or not, it’s a question I […]

Fireplace Service Mesa – Phoenix AZ

Magic Touch Mechanical has been offering fireplace service near Mesa and the Phoenix AZ area for over two decades. Neglecting to clean and maintain your gas fireplace on an annual basis is a mistake we see too often. Since we use our hearths aka fireplace more for ambiance than we do for heat in Arizona, […]

Vent Free Fireplaces in Arizona

This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions we get about using vent free fireplaces in Arizona. Are vent free fireplaces allowed in Arizona? Are ventless fireplaces safe? How does a vent free fireplace work? I answer these questions and more as well as some considerations most people don’t know to ask about […]

Fireplace Vent Types Explained

While writing a post explaining how vent-free fireplaces work, I realized I needed to reference other fireplace vent types several times. It dawned on me I’ve never posted an article that explained all the fireplace vent types in one place. So, I saved my work and decided to write this one first.   4 Fireplace […]

Do Fireplaces Need Electricity?

In less than a month our schedule will flip from being mostly HVAC related calls to mostly fireplace related calls. Many of those calls will be from people planning to remodel, replace, or install a new fireplace or fire pit. Customers are often surprised when we talk about how we will get electricity to a […]

AC Supercooling: How to Supercool & Should You

Yet again I was inspired to write about today’s topic, AC Supercooling based on people’s questions on Facebook. Technically, supercooling has nothing to do with air conditioning – the industry “borrowed” the word, more precisely, utility companies borrowed it. I also posted a video about AC supercooling on the Magic Touch Mechanical YouTube channel if […]

How To Cool Your Home on Hot Days

This article is Part 2 of an article I recently posted titled, “AC Not Working? Try This if Your House is Not Cooling Down”. I received a few messages from readers wanting more information about additional steps they could take to cool their home. Ask and you shall receive. Here are specific things you can […]

Home Warranty Companies and AC Units

What’s the deal with home warranty companies and AC units? Is the cost of a home warranty plan worth it?   I’ve been asked “Should I buy a home warranty plan to cover my AC Unit?” many times over the years. More recently the question popped up on a Facebook group for people who live […]