Mille Lacs County Historic Courthouse

Chappell Central returned to the land of the Walleye to do the HVAC remodel project for this unique historical building. Two years ago Chappell Central installed the HVAC system in the new addition to the Mille Lacs County Historic Courthouse in preparation of vacating this existing building for the remodel. Contegrity Group was the Construction Manager charged with keeping all contactors working together to meet the sometimes-challenging requirements of working on a historic building.

Houston County Justice Center

After a four-year hiatus since the Rice Hospital Project (the largest HVAC project for Chappell Central to date) we again teamed up with Knutson Construction for the Houston County Justice Center. The HVAC portion of this project consisted of four rooftop units, three air handlers, ductwork and a VAV control system.

Jackson County Government Center

Although not as challenging as working on a historical site, Chappell Central was again privileged to work with Contegrity Group to complete this project. Chappell Central installed the Rooftop HVAC Unit, ductwork, and VAV system for this new facility.

It was a great pleasure to work with these facilities and put our commercial HVAC expertise in motion. Since Chappell Central is often known as being “Your Air Quality and Home Comfort Experts” it is nice contribute to the comfort and air quality in workplaces and government buildings as well.

This HVAC equipment is the latest and greatest in air duct cleaning and unlike anything else offered in the West Central Minnesota area.

What makes air duct cleaning with Chappell Central better:

• High velocity vacuum pulls larger volume of air and dust
• Brushes “scrub” out from the top while vacuuming
• Includes testing for dust counts and guaranteed results
• Works on both smaller residential jobs or larger duct work on commercial jobs

Watch for this trailer in your neigborhood!  Brad (the friendly character on the trailer) will be cleaning air ducts all over Willmar and West Central Minnesota.  Contact Chappell Central at 320-235-2151  for a free consultation and estimate on clearing the dust in your home today.

Recently we were privileged to install the HVAC system for Jeff and Sonja Niedenthal’s new home. Working for John Layman of Layman Construction, Chappell Central installed a geothermal system using Water Furnace Geothermal Equipment with a Carrier High Efficiency Gas Backup and a Carrier Air-to-Air Exchanger. The system also has sub-slab zoned radiant heat. Chappell Central contracted with Midwest Underground to install six directionally bored horizontal loops. The Chappell Central employees keep up with new technologies and installation procedures of these complex systems by attending HVAC training on a regular basis. Residential no longer means low tech and this latest project is another example of that.

If you are building a new home, or are making home improvements to your home, contact Chappell Central to learn about the latest HVAC technologies that will make your home more comfortable and convenient.

How do I Benefit from an HVAC Service Agreement?

A Service Agreement (aka Maintenance Contract, or Preventative Maintenance Agreement)  is a proactive approach to HVAC service offered by Chappell Central Inc.  With equipment that is more sophisticated and the requirement of extended warranties having annual maintenance, the service maintenance plan provides peace of mind and outstanding reliability for your HVAC equipment.

Service Agreement Benefits include:

• Better and more reliable HVAC equipment operation
• Fewer “emergency” calls which can be expensive
• Added comfort and peace of mind
• “Preferred Customer” status and other benefits

Why Invest in an HVAC Service Agreement in the Spring?

Now, with summer looming, it is a great time to invest in a Service Agreement, because it covers more than your heating – it covers your air conditioning system as well. For many families, a reliable central air conditioning unit is nearly as important as the furnace.  The main benefits that apply year long are maintaining consistent heating and cooling comfort, and reducing expensive emergency repairs that could have been avoided.

In a normal year we’re waiting for the weather to warm up enough to check out cooling systems, which generally occurs at the same time as the new installation season. Normally this creates a conflict between getting the new equipment installed and completing our maintenance agreements. Not this year – we should be in good shape with our maintenance agreements before the summer push.

Call Ron or Brenda today at 320-235-2151 or contact Chappell Central online to learn of the benefits of “preferred customer” status that comes with a maintenance agreement.

1. When you are not using electronics, turn them off.
2. Use a programmable HVAC thermostat to set your home to be heated or cooled with your schedule of when you are home.
3. When you can, use the natural heat from the sun, instead of artificial heat.  Open or close your curtains as needed to use or block the sun as needed.
4. Buy Energy Star appliances that are energy efficient.  Click here to learn how to read that Energy Guide Label.
5. Change filters as suggested for furnaces, air conditioners, humidifiers, etc. so that the equipment runs efficiently.
6. Open your windows to enjoy the nice breeze, or use a ceiling fan.  Sometimes this can be more enjoyable than turning on the A/C.
7. Make sure your equipment is running efficiently. Get your heating and cooling equipment tuned-up and cleaned for preventative maintenance.
8. Inspect your air ducts and get them cleaned if necessary.
9. Insulate your windows and doors with weather stripping or caulking to prevent heating or cooling loss.
10. Go outside, take off your shoes, and take a deep breath! Enjoy the beautiful Minnesota weather!

What else would you add to this list of ways to conserve energy and be kind to Mother Earth? How are you celebrating Earth Day?

Here are a few spring cleaning tips:

1) Wipe down the blades on your ceiling fans, and then switch the direction of the fans for the change of seasons. Ceiling fans should go in the counter-clockwise direction for the cooling season.

2) Wash your curtains, blinds and windows to get rid of dust and dirt! Make your windows shine and the curtains fresh. If needed, vacuum or dry-clean your drapes accordingly.

3) If you were using a humidifier for the dry winter months, it is time to turn if off and/or put it away.  Clean and store the humidifier as necessary.

4) Clean your carpets and area rugs, including under the couch, recliner, or other hard to reach areas. Time to get those dust bunnies!

5) Change the filter on your air conditioner before the cooling season begins.  If your air conditioner could use a tune-up, contact your HVAC professional to make sure it is running at maximum efficiency.

6) Consider getting your air ducts cleaned if you have had remodeling projects, excessive dust, pet dander, etc.

Also, be sure to re-adjust your automatic thermostat for spring temperatures so that you are not unnecessarily heating your home when the Minnesota spring season shines.

What else have you done to clean or maintain your home for the new Minnesota season?

Two Chappell Central Employees Earn MSP Master Journeyman Heating and Ventilation status

In January, two of the commercial journeymen at Chappell Central completed 16 hours of refresher training conducted by the Local 10 Metro Training Center. Topics covered include; Load Calculations, Mechanical Code in both commercial and residential applications, and Kitchen Ventilation Systems. The training was followed by a 2-day test given by the City of St. Paul. Both of the Chappell Central employees successfully passed and received their MSP Master Journeyman Heating and Ventilation status.

Six Chappell Central Employees Earn MSP Comp Cards

We also had six of our commercial journeymen at Chappell Central attend training classes at the Local 10 Training Center. Topics for this class included; General Mechanical Review, Updated Safety Regulations and Ductwork eFitting Layout. The training was followed by a 1-day test. All six Chappell Central employees who attended tested successfully and earned their MSP Comp Cards.

Thank You and Congratulations!

Thanks to Buck Paulsrud, the Metro Area Training Coordinator and his two instructors, Pat Alfonzo and Mark Szybatka, who helped educate the Chappell Central journeyman in the latest in commercial HVAC techniques and regulations. Also, we would like to extend a big “Congratulations!” and a sincere “Thank you!” to our staff who continuously learn how to do their job better, and make Chappell Central Incorporated successful.

Chappell Central Booth #7-8 (Click here to see a full list of WCBA 2012 Exhibitors)
West Central Builders Asc. Show
Willmar Civic Center
Sat. March 31,  9am-4pm
Sun. April 1, 11am-4pm

What is the West Central Builders Association?

The West Central Builders Association is an organization of licensed builders, remodelers and associate members that strive to promote and maintain the building industry in West Central Minnesota (counties of Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville, Swift).

If you have any questions about your commercial or residential heating, ventilation, or cooling systems, please stop by Chappell Central’s booth (#7-8) at the West Central Builders Association Show. Paul Krueger and Randy Sather, our Residential Sales Specialists, will be happy to talk to you about all your HVAC needs and questions. You can also learn how you can enter to win $1000 in towards HVAC equipment or service in the “Be Cool, Be Cozy” Chappell Central Sweepstakes.

One thing is certain as a Minnesota homeowner – you will need a heat source to keep your home cozy in the winter!  Most people would probably argue, that an air conditioner in the summer is just as much of a necessity!  Breathing clean indoor air that is free of dust, carbon monoxide, and radon is also important to a your family’s health.

Well, with Chappell Central’s “Be Cool, Be Cozy” Contest, we can help make being cool and being cozy easy!  One Minnesota homeowner will win $1000 in Chappell Bucks on July 1, 2012.  Will it be you? Enter to win Chappell Central’s Be Cool, Be Cozy Sweepstakes here.

$1000 in Chappell Bucks can be applied to service or equipment such as:

• HVAC whole house systems (furnace and air conditioner repair)
• Preventative Maintenance Agreements
• Geo-thermal ground source systems
• Air to air heat exchangers
• Testing air quality in homes (i.e. carbon monoxide testing, radon testing)
• Blower door testing for the integrity of structures
• HVAC system cleaning and decontamination
• Replacement filters and installation of filter systems
• Humidity control
• Radon mitigation systems
• Duct Cleaning

Paul Krueger, Special Projects, and Randy Sather, Residential Sales, recently completed a factory tour of the Carrier Manufacturing Plants in Memphis, Tennessee and Indianapolis, Indiana.  Paul said, “It was great to get a look at Carrier’s newest line of furnaces and air conditioners.” The Carrier Factory in Memphis is where they make all of Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pump units. At their Indianapolis, Indiana, plant, Paul and Randy got a tour of their Engineering Department where they design all of the Carrier Furnaces.  They even got a chance to share their experience with the engineers at Carrier.  Randy commented, “We sat in a meeting with the Carrier engineers and were able to voice our concerns and ideas for the future needs of our  customers.”

In addition to the Carrier factory tours and meetings, the Chappell Central staff has also taken extra efforts to learn other specific equipment.  Paul Krueger completed training for the Carrier Infinity Greenspeed Heat Pump this February.  Paul and some of our service techs, Dave Swanson and Mike Newberg, have also completed a Service and Installation Technician Training for Water Furnace Geothermal products.

Our staff goes the extra mile to provide our customers with the knowledgable heating and cooling equipment advice and HVAC service that they deserve.  Do you have a question about Carrier heating and cooling products, Water Furnace Geothermal products, or any HVAC equipment?  Please contact us, we are here to help.