A1 Mechanical Services include Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Refrigeration and Gas Fitting.
Serving Calgary, Alberta.

A1 Mechanical Services

We provide you with quality craftsmanship. Our plumbers, gas fitters, sheet metal workers and refrigeration mechanics are highly qualified. We want to do the job right the first time and quality craftsmanship takes time. Allow us time to do the job right. We are interested in you as a long term customer and we know that reliable services are hard to come by. We insist that our trades people check and double check to ensure the proper results. Our systems are priced competitively but realise you often get what you pay for. As a owner and a tradesman I know quality and I personally ensure every member of our team will build it as if it was thier own. Our standards are high. We have a cultural atmosphere at A1 Mechanical Services. The people we employ are here because they want to be not because we pay huge salaries but they are here because we respect them enough to pay fair wages and care for them as a individual not a number. You will find as we do that a happy tradesman will preform better.

Bathroom Renovations

Our cretified plumbers know bathrooms. Nearly any bathroom that you can imagine we can build. We prefer customized bathrooms to fit individual needs. Senior prefer a walk in bath with a few additional grab bars. They often prefer a higher toilet to make it easier to get up again. Customizing your bathroom to suit your needs is our strong point. Accessibility is often the largest challenge for bathroom remodeling. Others enjoy the look and feel of new fixtures you can have when modernizing your bathroom. New bathroom fixtures and faucets can make a huge difference. Easy to clean surfaces make life more enjoyable. Bright shimmering surfaces makes one feel cleaner. New flooring, new tub, new tile new faucets and basins give the impression you care about yourself, your friends and your family. Everyone enjoys the clean feel of a new bathroom.

Drinking water systems

Every one enjoys pure drinking water. You may enjoy walking by a river, a lake or by the sea but would you drink the water?  Not unless you absolutely had too and then you would likely want to boil it or sterlize it. Open surface water could make you sick or even give you a parasite. In this age we have at our convenience chlorinated tap water but many of us find tap water distasteful. Reverse osmosis can remove more than the chlorinated taste but will improve the waters purity by removing nearly 99.8% of the total dissolve solids from the water including all of the chlorine taste. Reverse osmosis is the preferred technology used today in purifying water. You will taste and smell the difference of reverse osmosis. Live longer, live better with a reverse osmosis system. As plumbing contractors we understand the value of great tasting water. We also have carbon activated filtering sysyems if you only want to remove the chlorine taste and not the minerals.

Fireplaces

Do you enjoy sitting by an open fire? Most people would agree wood stoves and open pit fireplaces give you a comfort that cannot be matched. In our modern era people still prefer a natural fire. Wood stoves and gas fireplaces can be enjoyable but now you can experience an open fire on your deck with the convenience of gas. You can roast marsh mellows right at home, on your deck or in your backyard with gas fired open pit fireplace. Wood stoves will never be forgotton but the convenience of gas has got even better. Enjoy a new open pit gas fired appliance today.  Gas fireplaces are a spectacle feature of any room. We have single sided, double sided, three and four sided fireplaces available.  Some gas fired fireplaces add heat to the room others do not. So be sure you know what you want before you get it.

Fish ponds

Bring nature to your doorstep with a fish pond.  Everyone enjoys wildlife and nature. A fish pond is not only a place for fish but a place where wildlife will also come to visit. We installed a fish pond and now cranes, ducks and people all visit our pond. Fish ponds are enjoyable oin a larger property but can also built as a fountain on smaller properties right in your backyard. Once you have had a fish pond you will always want a fish pond. Quiet restful flowing water relieves stress and promotes green living and a green earth. You will certainly enjoy a fish pond and the creatures it draws like birds. Install a fish pond and give something back to the earth. Koi ponds, dug outs and fountains help to sustain wildlife and give you a peaceful place to get away from the stress of daily modern living. These systems can also be installed indoors. Our fish ponds when used properly can keep most fish species over winter right in the pond. Over winter means regular feeding and open water monitoring but in the summer the fish willl feed themselves naturally and fish ponds help to reduce mosquitos not proliferate them.

Furnaces in Calgary

Calgary furnaces need to be in tip top shape with the long winters here. Drive back the cold and keep warm inside on those cold winter nights. Furnaces replacements are not an option they are a necessity. When it is time to replace your furnace you must replace it with a high efficient furnace as this is a new law in Canada. Reduce green house gases substantially with a furnace replacement as your home needs to be heated whether you are at home or not. Investing into a high efficient product will also reduce your gas bill. Some people have told me by half but I prefer 30% to 40% cost savings depending on the existing furnace being replaced. Furnace replacement reduces your carbon footprint. Saves you money and makes energy available for others to use.  Furnace replacements needs to be done before any cracks appear in your heat exchanger. If you wait until after cracks appear then the time you waited and the time you took to replace your furnace exposed you and your family to hazards of carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and products of combustion that are known to be carcinogenic and sometimes even lethal. Don’t waste your money fixing your old furnace. Furnace replacement will allow you to enjoy reliable service for many years to come. As furnace replacement contractor we will assit you in getting the best product for your needs.

Geothermal Heating & Cooling

Geothermal heating and Geothermal cooling is one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable resources known to man. If we have the blessing of abundance then this could be one of the best decisions of conscience we ever make as human beings. We want modern comforts and we want to be environmentally responsible then geothermal is the best way to go. Geothermal systems are becoming more affordable. These systems last for many years and although investment in the beginning can be substantial, the cost saving can be recuperated overtime by spending less on utilities. Some have achieved systems to take themselves completely of grid.  Geothermal is worth taking a look at. You can then decide if geothermal is the best system for you. Being evroromentally responsile does not mean it will be inexpensive but it will certainly last much longer then a traditional system. Consider the earth friendly method of giving comfort. Make the earth greener for your children and for generations to come. Geothermal is one of the most earth friendly heating and cooling systems known to man. Geothermal systems are a major apart of the green house gases solution. Invest in our future and the future of your children with geothermal heating and cooling systems. Giving you the comfort you deserve while sustaining our enviromental future.

Heat Recovery Ventilation

Heat recovery systems systems will save you money and potentially recover money you are already spending. Much of your money leaves you due to heat losses in your home and business by exhausting warm air and warm water. A heat recovery ventilation system can recover money your are already spending and keep the heat in without having to reduce fresh air or water supplied to your home or business. It is a proven fact that sleepy people spend less time spending money. Keep shoppers awake with increased oxygen levels and increase sales.  Increased airflow does cost money but can have a larger impact if people spend more due to the fact you have naturally increased the oxygen supplied to a space. Keeping people alert to promotions can increase profitability. Keep ventilation rates high but reduce the cost of heating outdoor air with a heat recovery ventilation system.  Ask us how a heat recovery ventilation system can make you money and help to save the environment too.

Hot tubs

Almost everyone enjoys a hot tub. Hot tubs relieve stress. Increase circulation and are a great way to spend time with friends. If you are the romantic type, then spending a night under the stars in a hot tub. You and your loved one can soak up the view and enjoy a gentle message from your hot tub jets. Get a new hot tub installed soon; life without a hot tub is just not the same. A jetted message from a new hot tub can leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed to begin a new day. Water filteration and pool treatments maintain the health of your hot tub and you will enjoy it for year to come. Enjoy living and get the best out of life with a new hot tub.

Hot water tanks and tank less hot water.

are brut behind nearly all showers. Hot water tanks provide hot water to every faucet and shower head in the house. Hot water tanks provide hot water to wash your clothes in the laundry. Hot water tanks provide hot water to wash you dishes. Hot water tanks are getting more efficient and reduce green house gases, Hot water tanks are recyclable. Please recycle your hot water tank. Tank less hot water systems conserve space and can provide an endless supply of hot water on demand. Over the course to time European has influenced the Canadian economy and through innovation and advancement in technology. Canada has allowed on demand tank less hot water systems to be sold in our country even in Alberta. Thought the technology has been in use in Europe for decades. Manufacturing and demand has prevented the development of on demand hot water heating systems from becoming main stream in Canada. Standard atmospheric hot water tanks are still cheaper to build and this has greatly affected the availability of on demand tank less hot water systems in Canada. In the future point of use on demand tank less hot water systems could be main stream. In other words you could have a separate gas fired on demand tank less water heater under every sink in the house. As plumbing contractors we know the value of hot water.

Boilers & Hydronics

are a great way of transferring heat from one place to another.  Boilers can heat surfaces that might normally be cold like basement floors. Boilers can melt snow covered sidewalks and driveways without even lifting a shovel. Heat very large areas and large volumes like swimming pools very efficiently with a boiler.  Natural gas fired, boilers are becoming very efficient and economical compared to the past. Many boilers are so small they hang on the wall, yet they are powerful enough to heat your whole house and heat your hot water. Hydronics heating is also known as in floor or in slab heating. Hydronics can also refer to perimeter radiant panels or radiators. Generally Hydronics refers to a boiler system in which fluids are circulated throughout the building by means of a piping system. Hydronics are the best way to heat a cold basement floor or melt the snow from your driveway. As plumbing contractors we can help yuo get the product to fit you budget.

Steam room, Steam shower & Sauna

Now you can enjoy a steam bath or steam shower at home. Steam showers relieve stress. Enjoy a steam spa at home with a loved one or alone. A steam shower or steam room is one of the best developments for at home living of all time. If you love to be pampered then a steam shower is the ultimate in luxury living. Why not pamper yourself with a new steam room today. Plumbing systems can be fun.

Swimming pools

can be a fantastic investment although the swimming pools are fun they can be dangerous. Pool water sampling and pool cleaning are a must do to keep you and your loved ones safe from water born contamination but most of all supervision is absolutely required for all that use the swimming pool. Don’t swim alone, Have a swim buddy or an assigned pool watcher/ life guard. Elderly and young alike should be monitored when using a swimming pool. Most swimming pools require a pool safety program and having an in home pool is no different. Pool water safety and life safety are the burden of the swimming pool owner. If you want a custom indoor pool complete with ventilation and make up air. Then you came to the right contractor as we will engineer the design and ensure you meet code requirements and pool safety standards. Swimming pools can be fun but are the owner’s responsibility to ensure supervision and water safety practices are implemented. Plumbing can create beauty.

Waterfalls

in my house? To clean the air the earth uses rain and snow. We cannot make it rain in your house but we can clean the air, first by mechanical filtration, second by creating a water fall in your house. This waterfall does not need to be very big. The indoor waterfall is about the size of a picture in every room. This waterfall will act as a dust magnet. The process will absorb most of the floating particles that drift near the waterfall. The air will be so clean that you will noticeably say the air is fresher and cleaner with a waterfall the without it. Waterfalls work by cleaning the air that is in contact with the flowing water. Plumbing contractors know how to calculate the load to give you the results you are looking for in a waterfall.

Furnaces, Hot Water Tanks, Water Softeners & Treatment, Humidifiers

Brighten up the outdoors with gas patio lighting. We do propane conversions and underground gas lines. We service gas appliances and commercial kitchen equipment. We have patio heaters and open pit patio fireplaces. Ask us for a free quote today. As sheet metal contractors we know the value of air quality. Sheet metal is sharp and difficult to work with leave it to a sheet metal worker to give you the results you desire.

We Design & Install sheet metal

exhaust systems, ventilation and make up air systems. Heating and cooling systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. We install duct work distribution systems out of various metals depending on the application. Ducts can be made out of various materials like galvanized mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, black Iron, satin coated mild steel. Cutting and shearing sheet metal, breaking, forming or rolling sheet metal are required to size the system to do the job. Welding processes are also a part of a duct project. Most welding is done off site. We size your heating and cooling systems by the buildings load. We calculate the heat gain and the heat loss of the structure in Calgary's climate and design a system based upon it's intended use and occupancy. Please note the same building in the tropics will require a completely different heating and cooling system. In our climate we need humidification. Calgary is quiet dry. We sell various humidifiers to help you with Calgary's dry air. Too little humidity can cause nose bleeds and dry skin. Too much humidity can cause condensation on cold surfaces. Sheet metal contractors know how to give you the comfort you deserve.

Snow melting

is now made easy with a glycol melting system attachment to your boiler system. Never shovel snow again. Salt will eat away at brick and concrete surfaces. Snow shoveling services are expensive. Once installed a snow melting system is the nearly maintenance free and lasts for decades. Reduce dependance of hiring a snow removal service. This system is convenient and can be automated with control sensors.

Our clients

are from four sectors of society. The first sector is residential housing, seniors & multi family complexes, condominium high rise and large custom homes. The second sector is commercial, shopping centers, mini malls, warehouses, restaurants, banks, hotels, car washes, dental and doctors offices, large office complexes, schools, airports, bus terminals, elevated walkways, high rise office towers recreational centers including aquatic and arena venues and. The third sector is industrial mines, welding and metal forming shops, automotive and diesel repair facilities, factories, pulp and paper mills, crematoriums, incinerators, gas compression & petroleum processing stations.