History

Little Town Mechanical Contractors, Inc., a family run business, is located in Bethlehem, Connecticut.  Our services include plumbing, HVAC (heating, venting and air conditioning) and water system work to residential homes situated in the Litchfield County area of Connecticut.  Our licensed technicians are fully trained and qualified to provide service, repair, remodel, restoration and new construction design to your home.

Douglas and Constance Sherman founded Little Town Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in 1983.  They both have built a strong, competitive company that focuses on maintaining a quality service with a family oriented atmosphere for both the customers and the employees.  Customers have the comfort of speaking directly with a familiar voice when calling regarding a problem or concern at their home.  If a remodel or new construction service is needed, customers will meet directly with the owner, Douglas Sherman, to discuss their requirements and requests so that a custom design proposal can be drafted to recommend a solution.  Further, many of our technicians have been involved with our company for many years.  Therefore, customers built a relationship with the technicians and gain confidence with their knowledge of the industry and familiarity of their home.  We value the reputation we have built, one of quality and fine craftsmanship.  Little Town Mechanical Contractors, Inc. will remain committed to ensure that this type of service is one you will always receive.

Maintenance Tips

Maintenance Tips – Weekend/Part time residents

(To be performed when the house is left unoccupied)

Water heaters: If electric, turn off the power to the water heater.  If gas, turn the control to pilot on the water heater.
Pump & Water Main: If there is no automatic backwash scheduled for a water system, turn off the water pump, the main water valve and [...]

Maintenance Tips – Plumbing

Locate and tag your main water shut off valve so that if needed, it can be shut off.  Also, ensure this valve operates.
Insulate all pipes in basement to help prevent heat loss in the winter months and cold water condensation in the summer months
Items to be taken care of prior to outside temperatures dropping below [...]

Maintenance Tips – Heating System

Annually clean the furnace or boiler for efficient operation;  this should be performed by your local oil or gas company.
Annually inspect the furnace or boiler for proper operaton;  this should be performed by your local oil or gas compnay.                  
Annually replace or clean air filters for efficient operation    
Registers, vents and baseboard heat should be vacuumed regularly to keep them [...]

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