Gartman Mechanical Services inc.

03/29/2026

Small business owners don’t get downtime.

When HVAC fails or plumbing backs up, it’s not inconvenient. It’s lost revenue.

Restaurants. Shops. Light industrial facilities.
Mechanical systems are part of your operating budget whether you plan for them or not.

Reliable systems protect margins.

03/26/2026

When outdoor temps sit between heating and cooling, open the windows.
Let the building breathe.

It reduces runtime on equipment and clears out stale indoor air after a long winter.

Just remember:
• Shut systems off, don’t run heat and open windows at the same time
• Replace filters before switching seasons
• Check that exhaust fans are operating properly
Transition season is short. Use it well.

03/24/2026

“Gartman has always found a solution for my needs. Even the tough stuff.” — Marty

Tough mechanical problems aren’t mysterious. They’re layered.
Solving them takes diagnosis, not guesswork. Thanks for the kind words for our team, Marty!

03/19/2026

Before modern water conservation standards, even small leaks were a major issue in growing American cities.

A drip per second adds up to nearly 3,000 gallons a month. That hasn’t changed.

During Fix a Leak Week, check:
• Toilet flappers
• Hose bibs after winter
• Supply lines under sinks
• Water heater relief valves

Leaks rarely start dramatic. They start small.

03/18/2026

The most expensive leaks are the quiet ones.
Not the burst pipe. Not the ceiling collapse.

The slow ones:
• A toilet flapper that never fully seals
• A humidifier feed line dripping into a furnace cabinet
• A loose compression fitting under a sink
• A boiler auto-fill valve creeping pressure into the system

They raise water bills. They corrode equipment. They shorten system life.

If you haven’t looked at your water meter when everything’s off, try it. Movement usually means something is leaking.

03/16/2026

Leaks at work aren’t minor.

They waste water. They raise operating costs. They damage buildings.

What starts as a drip can lead to:
• Stained ceiling tile
• Wet insulation
• Corroded electrical components
• Deteriorating structural steel

For commercial buildings, steam and hydronic systems should be pressure-checked before cooling season begins.

Fixing a leak early is routine maintenance.
Letting it run turns into repair and replacement.

Fix a Leak Week is a good reminder: if you see it, report it.

03/13/2026

Cooler doors that don’t seal properly cause:
• Evaporator frosting
• Excess compressor runtime
• Higher energy use

Door sweeps, hinge alignment, and defrost cycles matter.
Refrigeration failures are often maintenance issues, not “the weather.”

03/11/2026

Plumbing is invisible until it isn’t. In Wisconsin, hard water and freeze cycles stress systems:
• Scale buildup in fixtures
• Expansion cracks in hose bibs
• Aging shutoff valves
• Air in hydronic loops

World Plumbing Day is a good time to:
• Check slow drains
• Inspect exposed piping
• Test shutoff valves
• Look for mineral buildup at fixtures

Solid plumbing doesn’t announce itself. It just works.

03/09/2026

We’re sponsoring two purses for the 6th Annual Designer Purse Event hosted by the Oshkosh Ice Hawks Hockey Boosters on March 14 at Lourdes Academy High School.
Youth programs run on volunteer time and community support.

Glad to contribute.

Event details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-designer-purse-event-tickets-1977781179749

Gartman Mechanical Services continues to come through for our Ice Hawks. This is the second purse they are sponsoring this year.

Check out this MK black tote. Think of all the things (not hockey related) that could fit inside. It's time for a new bag!

03/07/2026

“My water heater went out they sent two professional hardworking men! Tom and Ethan were amazing and flawless with their ex*****on and service! Very pleased with the service! Would recommend to anyone! God bless!” — Eileen Stark

Water heaters usually give warning signs:
• Rust-colored water
• Inconsistent temperature
• Rumbling from sediment
• Slow recovery

A brief inspection catches these before full element failure.

03/06/2026

March in Wisconsin is freeze-thaw season.

That’s when small problems show up:
• Furnaces short cycling
• Rooftop units icing at night
• Hydronic systems losing pressure
• Sump pumps running nonstop

Most breakdowns aren’t sudden. They’ve been building since December.

If equipment sounds different, runs longer, or cycles more often than usual, that’s worth attention before spring storms arrive.