Top Tips To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality By The Comfort Pros At WK Mechanical

March 28, 2023

Poor indoor air quality can happen for many reasons. While you could be facing contamination from chemicals or construction materials, most of the time, poor air quality is the result of everyday things inside your home. Your comfort is our biggest priority so we thought we would offer some thoughts on things you can do to improve your indoor air quality! 1. Change Your Air Filters – A clean filter reflects the air you are breathing. If you rarely change your air filter, it is no longer able to perform the function of cleaning your air effectively.

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Top 5 Questions You Should Ask When Considering a Central A/C Upgrade

March 26, 2023

As the weather starts to warm, you may find yourself considering if it is time to upgrade your Central Air Conditioner. Is it time to bite the bullet and invest in a whole new air conditioning system, or with a little TLC, can you make do with your current system? We’ve compiled a list of 5 questions designed to help make the decision easier: How old is your current system? If your answer is less than 10 years, making repairs may be the way to go. Older systems (those more

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Seven Signs Your Ductwork Needs To Be Replaced

March 9, 2023

Ductwork plays a vital role in keeping you feeling comfortable by delivering heated and cool air throughout your home. Unfortunately, your ductwork can eventually experience problems over time especially as the equipment gets older. Getting an HVAC professional to inspect your ductwork is a great way to resolve these issues to ensure you and your family can always stay comfortable. To remain on top of things to rectify problems quickly, you need to know the seven common signs that your ductwork needs to be replaced. 1. Higher Energy Bills One of the biggest signs that your

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Get Your Home Ready for Spring With These Tips From WK!

February 28, 2023

As we turn the corner into March, it’s the perfect time to begin thinking about Spring cleaning and preparing your home for the new season ahead. As you begin making your plans, be sure that part of that preparation includes your HVAC system. It can be easy to slip into Spring, turn your heat off and assume that everything will be working fine when those hot months finally arrive. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Spring is a GREAT time to prep your Air Conditioning system so that any issues can be addressed prior to the arrival of warmer

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When It Comes To Maintenance, Leave It To The Professionals

February 25, 2023

Everyone wants their family to always remain comfortable but when any component of your HVAC system isn’t working properly, especially in extreme temperatures, that is nearly impossible. If you like to tinker around with tools and have a bit of knowledge on how HVAC systems work, you may be tempted to see if you can fix the problem yourself. While it is certainly possible to make a repair on your own, we would encourage you to leave these types of repairs to the professionals! Why? Well first, it’s safer. HVAC systems can be dangerous. It is

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Smart Home Comfort: The Top 5 Smart Thermostats for Total Home Climate Control

February 14, 2023

As winter approaches, many people are looking for ways to keep their homes comfortable and save money on their heating bills. Smart thermostats are becoming increasingly popular for their ability to adjust a house’s temperature based on residents’ lifestyles and schedules. With so many models on the market, knowing which is right for your household can take time. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of the top five best smart thermostats available. 1. Amazon Smart Thermostat You can control this thermostat from afar by using the Alexa app. You can also use voice commands

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Do It The Right Way With WK! The Top 10 Reasons You Should Trust WK Mechanical As Your Heating & Cooling Comfort Pro

January 31, 2023

When your heating or cooling system is not working and you need the help of an HVAC professional, you need to rely on a professional who will evaluate the issue and provide the best solution for your home as quickly as possible. Sometimes it can be difficult to know who to turn to so we’ve come up with the top 10 reasons you should turn to WK Mechanical for all your heating & cooling comfort needs. 1. Our family-owned and operated HVAC company loves getting to know our customers and building relationships with them. We’ve been in

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Save Money with a Heat Pump! Make Sure You Maximize Your Savings With All Available Rebates

January 28, 2023

As the economy continues to concern us, conversations are being had about how to save money on a wide range of topics. From the high prices in your grocery aisles to planning a staycation rather than a week on a beach to saving money when heating your home, there is no shortage of things to discuss. When the conversations shift to saving money on your home heating bills, oftentimes the conversation turns to the advantages of upgrading to a Heat Pump. While many of us understand that converting our traditional HVAC system to an energy-efficient Heat Pump is a smart

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Should I Get an Air Quality Test on My Home?

January 20, 2023

When Should You Have Your Air Quality Tested? Many homeowners don’t think about how important their home’s air quality is until it begins to worsen. You may initially try switching out your HVAC filters or thoroughly cleaning your home to limit airborne particulates. Oftentimes, these positive changes alone aren’t enough to have a significant impact on your air quality. Air testing is a helpful way to pinpoint the invading contaminants, chemicals, and bacteria. Here’s what you need to know about scheduling professional indoor air quality testing. When to Schedule Air Testing Since your family

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Brrrr! It’s Cold Out There. Tips To Help You Keep Your Heating Costs Down

January 4, 2023

Everyone is feeling the pinch of rising costs especially when it comes to your home heating costs. According to an article in Time Magazine two thirds of all American’s paid more to heat their home in 2022 than they did the year before. With the cost of oil up by as much as 65% and the cost of natural gas up by as much as 32% across New York State, increases in the cost of propane are approximately 15%. We understand and are here to help in any way we can! If you are dealing with an

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