5 Mistakes New York Homeowners Make Before Summer Hits

June 1, 2025

Is Your Home Ready for the Heat? Summer in New York can bring sweltering temperatures and sticky humidity—and if your home isn’t prepared, it can mean discomfort, high energy bills, and unnecessary stress. Before the real heatwaves arrive, it’s important to make sure your cooling system and home are ready. Here are five common mistakes homeowners make before summer and how you can avoid them: 1. Waiting Too Long to Schedule AC Maintenance One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is putting off annual maintenance. By the time the first heatwave hits, HVAC technicians are

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Maximizing Energy Efficiency with Smart Thermostats

May 1, 2025

Energy Efficiency and Smart Thermostats As summer approaches, keeping your home cool without skyrocketing energy bills becomes a priority. A smart thermostat is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency. These advanced thermostats learn your habits, optimize temperature settings, and help you save money without sacrificing comfort. Ask a WK Mechanical staff member about the Lennox S40 or Mitsubishi Kumo-Cloud Smart System solutions for your home.   Why Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat? Traditional thermostats require constant manual adjustments, often leading to wasted energy and inconsistent temperatures.

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The Importance of Refrigerant in Your AC System

July 23, 2024

Air conditioning systems are modern marvels that provide comfort even in scorching hot weather conditions. How do they do it? The miracle worker at the heart of every AC unit is refrigerant. This substance is essential in the cooling process because it helps transform hot air into a cool breeze. Understanding how refrigerant works in your AC system can help you maintain your unit. At WK Mechanical, Inc. in Middletown, NY, our experienced team assists customers with refrigerant levels, ensuring their AC units run properly all summer. Read on to learn more about the role refrigerant plays in AC units.

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Why It’s Important to Regularly Clean Your AC Coil

June 11, 2024

Air conditioning systems have two coils that work in tandem to remove heat from within the building and then release it outside. The condenser and evaporator coils are two of the most important parts of an AC system and need to be cleaned regularly for the system to work effectively. In this article, we’ll explain what role each of these coils plays and why cleaning them regularly is so important. Understanding the Role That AC Coils Play in Cooling The evaporator coil is the primary indoor component of a central AC system. When an AC

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Cooling Down New York: The Clean Air Solution from WK Mechanical, Inc using Mitsubishi Electric & Lennox Heat Pumps

May 31, 2024

  As temperatures rise, finding effective cooling solutions becomes essential, especially in New York State, where the summer heat can be intense. Traditional air conditioning systems, while common, often come with high energy costs and environmental impacts. In this blog, we’ll explore a cleaner, more efficient alternative: heat pump systems. Specifically, we’ll highlight how NYS Clean Heat Participating Contractor, WK Mechanical, Inc provides expert and leading-edge heat pump installation and maintenance, and how NYS Clean Heat incentives benefit those investing in energy-efficient heat pumps from top brands like Lennox & Mitsubishi Electric. The Rise of Heat

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7 Benefits of Two-Stage AC Units

May 15, 2024

A two-stage air conditioning system is a slightly different approach to the age-old problem of maximizing both efficiency and peak performance. Rather than try to maximize both aspects of the process in a single system, the idea is to break the two demands into separate stages. If you’re curious about the two-stage approach to air conditioning, here are seven things you should understand. 1. Two Situations The primary argument for a two-stage system is that it allows each stage to be better at one thing. Its first stage maximizes efficiency, and it typically provides most of

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Beat the Heat: Get Your Air Conditioning System Summer-Ready with WK Mechanical!

April 30, 2024

  Summer is just around the corner, and the time to act is now! Don’t wait until the scorching heat arrives to find out your air conditioning system isn’t up to the task. Be proactive and ensure your system is primed for optimal performance with WK Mechanical’s comprehensive check and maintenance services. Don’t Sweat It: Prepare Your AC for Summer with WK Mechanical As the days grow longer and the promise of summer looms on the horizon, it’s crucial to turn our attention to the unsung hero of comfort: our air conditioning systems. With the

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Prepare for Spring and Summer with WK Mechanical’s Expert Cooling System Maintenance and Repair Services

April 1, 2024

  As the last remnants of winter melt away, it’s the perfect time to think about your cooling system’s health. Just like our health, our heating and cooling systems need a checkup. By doing this, we will ensure your system is ready to perform when temperatures rise. That’s where WK Mechanical steps in – your trusted partner in maintaining peak performance and energy efficiency for the warmer months ahead. Why Post-Winter Maintenance Matters and Why is Now the Time to Act? * Avoid the Rush: As temperatures climb, so does the demand for repairs. Secure

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Chill Out This Summer: Keep Your AC Maintained and Stay Cool!

July 31, 2023

  Being in the middle of a hot summer season, the importance of air conditioning maintenance cannot be overstated. No one wants to endure the scorching heat and pesky humidity that comes with a malfunctioning AC! Regular ac maintenance ensures your system is running efficiently and effectively throughout the warmest months. One simple but essential piece of maintenance is to replace or clean the air filters regularly. Over time, these filters become clogged with dirt, dust, and other debris. Not only does this reduce the unit’s efficiency, but it also causes the AC to

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The Benefits of Servicing Your Air Conditioning Regularly

June 29, 2023

  Keeping your air conditioning unit in good working condition is crucial for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment, especially during the hot summer months. Regular servicing not only ensures that your unit runs efficiently, but it can also extend its lifespan and improves indoor air quality. At WK Mechanical, we offer reliable AC repair and service in Orange County, NY and the surrounding areas. Our team of experienced technicians can handle everything from routine maintenance to emergency repairs and full system replacements. Trust us to keep your home or business cool and

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