Along with the professional and expert service at Marlin, we also offer you high efficiency and quality, name brand products that go easy on your budget.

Faucets, shower heads, toilets and more, at Marlin we feature the finer brands like
Kohler and Delta for kitchens and bathrooms. We know style, innovation, water conservation, efficiency, and of course, quality are important to you as a home or business owner. Through the years, we have experienced many brands and these are what we consider the exceptional brands. Kohler and Delta are names to trust. Check their web sites for products that are available.

A garbage disposal is essential in most kitchens today and at Marlin we feature a workhorse brand called InSinkErator. You can find a variety of disposal sizes that quietly and powerfully eliminate food waste, keep odors out of your trash and provide a cleaner, more functional kitchen.
InSinkErator has played a major part in kitchens for more than 70 years and has helped keep kitchens clean and hygienic—and they are environmentally responsible. Let us help you find the one that fits your needs.

Whether you are at home or have a commercial building, American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning systems assure you will enjoy high-quality efficient, dependable, and affordable solutions for your indoor comfort. For more than 130 years, American Standard has been changing and perfecting the way we live indoors. At Marlin, you’ll have a full selection to choose from. Remember, with greater efficiency comes greater savings!

It can be daunting to select an air conditioning unit when you don’t know what to look for in a system. Frigidaire is a brand that goes above and beyond in efficiency and comfort for home or business.

ACs today are far more efficient than those of 10 years ago and Frigidaire makes high-efficiency air conditioners that can help you save on your utility bills—and they’re budget-friendly as well!

When it comes to water heaters both residential and commercial, Bradford White is featured at Marlin for numerous reasons. These quality water heaters are available in almost any configuration you need such as natural gas, propane, and electric. Bradford White delivers what you need.

When the time arises for repair, maintenance, or replacement of air conditioners, heaters, drains, and plumbing – Marlin is here to help you make informed decisions about the products to best fit your needs.
Plumbing and Air Conditioning – residential and commercial…
Repair, Maintenance, and Replacement

Call Marlin Services: 602-470-1040
Or Schedule an online appointment

Mark and Terry Giebelhaus recently returned from their annual week-long trip to Washington, D.C. where they actively participated in the 2016 Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) Legislative Conference.

The conference plays a key role in serving the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry in the US. The legislation is relevant to our economy, our next generation of skilled trade workers in Plumbing and Air Conditioning, and it shines a light on the important issues of our industry today. Marlin Mechanical/Marlin Services are active advocates for the state of Arizona and nationwide.

Mark Giebelhaus and Mark Larson are owners of Marlin Mechanical/Marlin Services and have served Metro Phoenix for more than 34 years. Services include Plumbing and Air Conditioning, including Maintenance, Repair and Replacement for both residential and commercial environments.

When you need trusted experts for your Plumbing and Air Conditioning – residential and commercial…

Call Marlin Services: 602-470-1040
Or Schedule an online appointment:

During the holidays and every day, tis the holiday season for giving. Many of us are fortunate and able to share with those who need a helping hand. At Marlin, we have special holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dedicated to special community giving by donating hams and turkeys to those in need. It is from our hearts that we participate, and it is with great hope that we all make a difference in the lives of many.

Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank is one of our Charities of Choice, and we ask you to join Matthew’s Crossing in Uniting Our Community In The Fight Against Hunger.

Donations are Greatly Appreciated and Accepted at:

Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank
Call: 480-857-2296
1368 N. Arizona Ave. Unit 112 | Chandler, AZ 85225
Visit the website: http://www.matthewscrossing.org/hom

Marlin will again deliver 100 Turkeys for Christmas distribution on December 22, 2015.

Thanksgiving Turkeys Feed Local Families

Marlin Mechanical Corporation/Marlin Services is pleased to help “fill the plates” again this Thanksgiving by donating 100 turkeys to Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank of Chandler. Matthew’s Crossing is a non-profit organization and a charity of choice for Marlin Services. Marlin is most humbled to help in the fight against hunger.

Norm Sanders of Marlin Services delivered the truckload of turkeys Friday, November 20, 2015. The donation was received by dedicated volunteers of Matthew’s Crossing, and the turkeys fed local families this Thanksgiving.

Wishing You a Merry Christmas!
Call us at 602-470-1040. We are here for you 24/7.

We are very excited to announce to our loyal customers that we have become a Frigidaire Genuine Contractor, as of January 1^st. As part of our continuing quest to improve our service and product offerings, we feel this partnership with Frigidaire, as a Genuine Contractor, is a great move.

Frigidaire has an extremely high standard for the HVAC professionals they choose to be part of their Frigidaire Genuine Contractor program and we are proud to meet the requirements to qualify with them. This is a win-win for Frigidaire and for us at Marlin Services. We only want to partner with the best-of-the-best HVAC manufacturers and they only want to have the absolute best HVAC professionals in their program.

One of the important factors for us, in choosing to work closely with Frigidaire, is the confidence factor. With their 100% Genuine Contractor Satisfaction Guarantee, if you are not 100% satisfied with your new heating and air conditioning unit, they will remove the system with no extra cost to you. Even when repairs occur, if there is a problem with a part within the first 90 days of a repair, the cost of a new part and labor are covered. You will find that will other manufacturer warranties, the labor is only covered when there is an additional warranty package. They also have a 10-year product warranty.

Frigidaire, from their perspective, only want to work with contractors like Marlin Services, who have an excellent reputation and are expertly trained. For example, Marlin Services has a BBB Rating of A+. We also have all the up-to-date training, certifications, permits and licenses required to qualify with Frigidaire.

Great products. Great service. The best quality HVAC professionals in the industry. It’s a great combination and one you can trust for your HVAC (and plumbing!) needs.

Learn more about Frigidaire and their program:

http://www.frigidaire.net/buying-guides/frigidaire-genuine-contractor-a/330.htm

http://www.frigidaire.net/

We are happy to bring Frigidaire into our offering and look forward to a long partnership with them.

For more information on how we can help you save BIG this season, contact us NOW: (602) 470-1040

Connect With Us at Marlin Services

When choosing Marlin Services, you are choosing peace of mind, reliability and a team of professional technicians who are dedicated to servicing all of your home repair needs. Since the temperatures are starting to rise here in Arizona, it is the prime opportunity to have a maintenance check up on your home A/C unit. If you are experiencing any complications with the way your air conditioning unit is running, please contact us immediately.

Don’t face the summer heat without a/c.

Marlin Services : 602-470-1040

It’s National Drinking Water Week! What Do You Know About H2O?

There’s so much to know about our H2O! Where does it come from and how does it get into our homes?

How is it cleaned before we drink it? Which laws protect it? What other benefits does it offer besides public health and fire protection?

Water plays a critical role in our daily lives and the quality of life we enjoy. This Drinking Water Week, let’s all make a commitment to learn more by getting to know our H2O! For more information visit www.drinktap.org or contact your local water provider.

Marlin Services

Governor Jan Brewer has made simplifying the state’s sales tax system a top priority for this legislative session. She convened a task force last year to come up with recommendations on how to do that. And now, a bill based on those proposals is moving through the legislature. As KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports, this issue is also key for Arizona’s business community.

MARK BRODIE: If you use the phrase “tax policy,” eyes glazing over probably wouldn’t be the most surprising response you’d get. But, for people like Mark Giebelhaus, it’s a pretty big deal. He’s the President of Marlin Mechanical in Phoenix, which has been in business for 31 years. It’s mainly a plumbing company, but he says it also services heating and AC units. Giebelhaus, who also chairs the National Federation of Independent Business’ Leadership Council, sends his techs all over the Valley…which means lots of different sets of rules.

MARK GIEBELHAUS: Every jurisdiction that we’re in has different tax requirements, so we have to be very careful, especially for our service techs who are out calling at, your house in Glendale or wherever you may be. We have a sheet for them, so they know what the tax rate is in each individual jurisdiction that they have to charge. Then we have to collect that and track it and then pay all of those jurisdictions separately.

BRODIE: Giebelhaus says dealing with all of that isn’t gonna put him out of business, but it does take an employee several hours each month to deal with it. He says it would be a lot easier if he could send all sales tax money to the state, and let it handle the rest.

And, under the plan put forward by the governor, that’s pretty much what would happen. The state Revenue Department would collect all of the sales taxes, and then distribute the money to cities. As it stands now, some cities already allow the state to collect their taxes, while others do it themselves.

The proposal would also streamline the audit process. Right now, the state can audit a business to make sure it’s paying the right amount of sales tax, as can every city in which the company operates. Under the new plan, only the state would be allowed to conduct audits. The League of Arizona Cities and Towns opposes this, saying getting rid of local auditing would reduce compliance. But, James Busby, a CPA and tax attorney with the firm Gallagher and Kennedy, says the current system is a complex problem.

JAMES BUSBY: In order to collect taxes from your customers, if you’re Circle K, for example, you have to get a license from the taxing jurisdiction. You have an obligation to report taxes on a monthly basis. In addition, after you’ve filed those returns, you’ve got to make separate payments. You’re paying the state, and if you’re engaged in business in one of these cities that collects their own taxes, you have to pay the cities separately, too.

BRODIE: There’s another contentious issue. The bill moving through the legislature would change how contractors pay sales tax. Under that plan, contractors would be taxed on the materials the buy, where they buy them. Right now, they pay, based, in part, on where the project is being built. Cities have a few concerns about that, including the worry that they’d lose out on sales tax money, unless they have building supply stores. But, simplification supporters, like Mark Giebelhaus, say the plan would make it easier to do business in Arizona.

GIEBELHAUS: From our day-to-day operations, it would probably be a benefit to us because employees’ time that’s dedicated to all this tax collecting stuff could be used somewhere else. Something profitable, maybe, instead of overhead.

BRODIE: More plumbing, less paperwork?

GIEBELHAUS: Yeah, exactly.

BRODIE:The sales tax simplification bill cleared its first legislative committee earlier this month – another house panel will take it up, likely after the measure undergoes some changes. If the bill is OK’d there, it’ll go to the full house for debate.

Click Here To view Arizona lawmakers considering sales tax simplification plan!

We wanted to feature a story from Marlin Mechanical Corporation. The Sage Apartments in Phoenix AZ was a 304 unit project we were awarded to install the plumbing systems. It is comprised of twelve 3 story buildings, two 2 story buildings and a Clubhouse building.

Marlin Mechanical Corporation provides professional plumbing installations for new construction projects. Marlin has plumbed everything from small house remodels to 3 million dollar condominium and apartment projects. If you have a small or large project, just know that we can service your needs. We have skilled, trained and reliable plumbers that pride themselves on honesty and integrity. We can meet all of your needs, all you have to do is CALL now! Call Now: (602) 437-1948 www.MarlinMechanical.com

Every year… everywhere. March 11^th, is World Plumbing Day. This is a chance to create awareness for the importance of health and safety for people around the world. “The value of the plumbing profession can be seen in the aftermath of devastating events such as the 2010 earthquake in Haiti or several recent tsunamis. When the plumbing infrastructure breaks down, disease moves in. Help advance the industry by supporting this day of awareness, answer calls with a World Plumbing Day greeting, support outreach to the public or schools, or conduct fix a leak week events. Let’s help raise awareness of the plumbing profession and the valuable services and careers that it can provide.  Be sure to also check out how you can get involved in “Fix A Leak Week,” March 18-24, 2013.”

Marlin Services is taking part in the World Plumbing Day, by spreading the word. We want to bring awareness to this very important day. This goes beyond just helping the United States, this is to help the WORLD!

For more information on how you can get involved visit us at:  MARLIN SERVICES

Also, call today: (602) 470-1040

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Small business owners already have a lot on their plates – now add dealing with billing scams to the list.

The smaller the business, the more responsibility that falls on the owner, including being on the lookout for bills that aren’t legit.

If you own a small business, you’ve got so many decisions to make, so much responsibility and too few hours in the day.

And that’s exactly what scammers are counting on – a CEO distracted by more important things.

That’s when they’ll try to slide something crooked right pass you.

“As a business owner, it’s my responsibility to make sure this stuff doesn’t happen,” Mark Giebelhaus said.

Giebelhaus has owned a Phoenix plumbing company since 1982. As CEO of Marlin Mechanical Corporation, he’s responsible for his people and his profits. One of his jobs is to review and approve bills that come across his desk each month.

“I got to one from a company I didn’t recognize, and it was for phone maintenance service for $425, I know who our phone service vendor is, and it’s not this company,” Giebelhaus said.

That was a good catch from the CEO, but it took focus and attention. Bills from suppliers and vendors all tend to have a similar look – this one was no exception.

“It looked very much like an invoice. It was printed out, company name at the top, a remit to address,” Giebelhaus said.

That is how scammers hope to catch small business owners. The bogus bill looks so real that it gets past the first line of employees and the busy owner pays it – thinking it’s legit. That’s a costly mistake.

“Our company would have paid $425 to a scam company that we’re not doing business with, and don’t intend to do business with,” Giebelhaus said.

That’s easy money for the scammer, without a lot of work involved.

“It’s kind of like spamming. If they send enough of them out, even if they get a 2 to 5 percent return on them, that’s a lot of money,” Giebelhaus said.

All small business owners should do as Giebelhaus did, look closely at your invoices – so nothing bogus slips through.

“As a business person, be vigilant in your own company and make sure anything you’ve paid, you’ve approved it first,” Giebelhaus said.

This is a scam that never goes away – small business owners need to be on the lookout for bogus bills all the time.

Don’t rely on someone in accounts payable to do the job for you, even if they’re a very capable employee.

In the end, the boss is responsible for any money going out the door, so if you see a bill that looks fishy – follow up.

Copyright 2013 CBS 5 (KPHO Broadcasting Corporation). All rights reserved.