Downs Mechanical Edwards CO

Business Overview

Downs Mechanical is a fully licensed and insured plumbing and HVAC contractor serving the Vail Valley since 1982. The company handles both residential and commercial jobs. They offer emergency plumbing repair and on-call HVAC service when systems fail during cold snaps or busy ski-season turnovers.

The office keeps regular hours on Mondays, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and schedules service visits by appointment on other days. Technicians are local, trained, and familiar with mountain homes, vacation properties, and commercial buildings in high snow-load areas.

Key Services

Services are organized to match the needs of mountain homes and businesses:

• Plumbing: faucet repair, toilet repair and installation, plumbing inspections, water pipe repair, garbage disposal repair, full plumbing installation and replacement.
• Heating & Air: HVAC installation or replacement, HVAC system repair, HVAC system maintenance, furnace and boiler replacement (Lennox distributor).
• Special systems: Mini Split AC installations for homes without ducting, radiant heating systems, and snow melt systems for driveways and walkways.

Areas Served

Downs Mechanical covers the Vail Valley and nearby towns. Typical service areas include:

• Edwards, Avon, Vail, and Eagle
• Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt, Aspen, Snowmass Village
• Gypsum, Minturn, Dotsero, El Jebel
• Rifle, New Castle, Silt, Rangely, Crested Butte, Twin Lakes

Company History

The company began in 1982 after years of hands-on trade work in the region. Growth picked up in 2008 when service offerings expanded into full mechanical maintenance across the Vail Valley, Roaring Fork Valley, and Rifle.

Work often centers on mountain construction types: wood-frame homes, condominiums, ski chalets, and commercial lodges. Technicians know how snow and freeze cycles affect pipes, heating systems, and exterior plumbing.

Leadership

The founder trained and worked in Los Angeles starting in 1969 at age 19, finishing five years of plumbing school and new high-rise construction work. He moved to Vail in 1980 and started the business two years later. This long local presence helps when older systems need careful repair or when newer technology is being installed.

Staff are local and available for seasonal checks. The owner and team work with second-home owners to schedule two-to-three maintenance visits per year, depending on equipment type.

Specialties & Highlights

• Lennox distributor for reliable furnace and boiler replacement.
• Scheduled mechanical maintenance, ideal for second homes and part-time residents.
• Mini Split AC installation for homes without forced-air ducting (they do not install sheet metal duct systems).
• Experience with radiant heat and snow melt systems suited to snowy Colorado winters.

Why Locals Choose Downs Mechanical Edwards CO

Locals trust Downs Mechanical Edwards CO for steady, practical work. The company has decades of local experience, licensed technicians, and a clear focus on systems that matter in mountain climates: heating that resists freeze damage and plumbing that survives heavy snow and low temperatures.

The approach is straightforward: visible work, honest estimates, and scheduled upkeep to reduce surprise repairs. That combination keeps homes warm, businesses open, and properties ready for ski season or summer visitors.