How Leaves Can Impact Your HVAC System

September 20, 2022

Autumn in the Northeast is a beautiful time as all the leaves begin to change colors. However, when this happens, you know it won’t be long before you’re raking up huge piles of leaves in your yard. While all those leaves can be a pain to clean up, they can also cause major issues with your HVAC system. Both your heating and air conditioning systems can be affected by leaves, and here is how it happens. The Effect of Leaves on Your Furnace If your home has a gas furnace, leaves can affect how well

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Thank You For Our More Than 370 Five Star Reviews

August 29, 2022

We love our customers! Our core philosophies as a company are all centered around your comfort. We work hard to make sure that we serve our customers. We do our best to be easy to talk to – taking the time to explain the job and answer any questions. For us Doing it the right way, with WK means – doing each job the right way, the first time. The service we provide to our customers shows. We are proud to say that we have over 370 5 Star Reviews on Google. Below is a sample of

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Get your home ready for the Fall Season with some tips your Heating & Cooling Comfort Pros!

August 21, 2022

Once the kids are ready to head back to school, it means that Fall is just around the corner! Autumn’s arrival means there is a lot to look forward to, but it also means that the heating season is just around the corner. With fuel prices through the roof, it’s more important than ever that your HVAC system is running smoothly. WK Mechanical wants to help get your home ready so here are a few of our top tips to get your home ready for the upcoming season: The most important tip

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The Difference Between HEPA and MERV

August 16, 2022

First, HEPA is a type of filter, and MERV is a way to rate filters. MERV stands for “minimum efficiency reporting value,” which is the value given to filters by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, or ASHRAE. HEPA stands for “high-efficiency particulate air.” What Is a HEPA Filter? A HEPA filter is considered the gold standard of air filters among our HVAC professionals at WK Mechanical, Inc.. This type of filter is able to take out 99.97% of particles with a 0.3-micron diameter. This is considered the hardest particle to capture. HEPA filters

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Finding The Temperature That Is Just Right. Get zoned controls and clean heat with a heat pump.

August 4, 2022

Everyone wants to be comfortable in their own home. What do you do when one room is ALWAYS TOO HOT and another room is ALWAYS TOO COLD? We understand how frustrating that can be and we want to help! The heating and cooling comfort pros at WK Mechanical offer free in-home comfort consultations. During this consultation, a member of the WK team will come to your home and listen to your concerns. We’ll then perform a complete analysis to identify your needs (including measuring your home to perform computer load calculations to correctly size your

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Learn More About Energy Efficiency!

July 30, 2022

With prices on nearly everything continuing to rise, families are looking to save money any way they can! One way is to take a closer look at your home’s energy efficiency and see if there are things you can do to help you save some money on your utility bills. WK Mechanical wants to help so we have put together some of our top thoughts on Energy Efficiency!   First, it’s important to make education about HVAC energy efficiency a priority Learn about ways you can consume less energy. The first step is to get

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Why You Should Install a Whole-House Water Purification System

July 15, 2022

Installing a whole-house water purification system is one of the best things you can do to improve your home. One of these can effectively tackle the problem of hardness and other issues that your water may have. Instead of having individual filters for different faucets, this equipment can act as a filter for any water you use throughout your home. Let’s consider the benefits of a whole-house water purification system. We’ve outlined some of them below. 1. Better-Tasting Water Have you ever lived in a geographical area or a home with water that

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When Money Is Tight, Financing Can Help!

July 1, 2022

When your central air conditioner breaks down and the damage is beyond repair, it can be worrisome to think about whether you can actually afford to have the whole unit replaced. A new cooling or heating system is an investment! Luckily, we offer financing options to help you replace your system. We’ll have your new system up and running and your family cooled off in no time! You’ve Got Options! Depending on the type and size of the system you choose the following financing options are available: Rebates – There are

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Stay cool in the Summer with a little help from the Heating & Cooling Pros at WK Mechanical!

June 21, 2022

Your comfort is our biggest priority which is why we want to help you have an amazing cool summer. Below are the items we suggest you put at the top of your Summer To Do List: Change your air filter. Dirty filters are clogged with dust and debris which inhibits your Air Conditioner’s ability to cool properly. Your AC will not have to work as hard with a clean air filter in place. Schedule your annual Air Conditioner maintenance. It will keep your system running more smoothly and head problems

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How to Determine What Size AC Your Home Needs

June 14, 2022

When it comes time to replace or install a new air conditioner, it is essential that the unit you choose is appropriately sized for your home. If the AC is either undersized or oversized, it can make it nearly impossible to properly keep your home cooled. It can also greatly increase your energy costs and lead to more wear and tear on the unit and a shortened lifespan. Professional HVAC technicians take a variety of different factors into account when sizing an AC unit, and here is a quick overview of how it is done. Calculating Square

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