How Properly Maintaining Your Hudson Valley Furnace Can Help You Save Money

January 9, 2024

Furnaces are a popular choice for heating in Middletown, NY. Gas-fired furnaces burn at high temperatures to deliver rapid, reliable, whole-house heating. However, to get the most from these appliances while curbing their heating costs, homeowners must properly maintain them. Read on to find out how caring for your furnace could save you cash. Sidestep Costly, Out-of-Pocket Repairs All new furnaces come with manufacturer’s warranties. However, unlike many other product warranties, these warranties can last for decades. For instance, your gas-fired furnace likely came with a limited parts warranty that lasts between five and 10 years.

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How Can You Tell if Your Heating System Is Energy Efficient?

November 13, 2023

Heating systems vary in energy efficiency, which impacts home energy costs. Inefficient heaters can drive up your utility bill. Here is how you can tell if your heating system is energy efficient. Energy Efficiency and AFUE Ratings One of the best ways to determine if your heater is energy efficient is to check its annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating. AFUE ratings use percentages to reflect how well your heating system converts fuel into energy. Current furnaces and boilers have a minimum 80% AFUE rating, reflecting that 80 cents out of every dollar spent on

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Why Your Furnace Is Running but Not Keeping the House Warm Enough

November 7, 2023

  At the start of Spring, the weather is often still cold, and that means you’ll need to keep your furnace running to keep everyone warm. But maybe you’ve noticed your furnace isn’t doing its job as well as it was at the start of winter. What’s happening? We’ll examine some of the possible causes below. You’ve left the same air filter in place for too long Dirty air filters are perhaps the most common reason that furnaces fail to provide enough heat to a home. (They’re behind plenty of other problems as well.) Over

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Can Your Unit and Energy Bill Tell You About the Heater’s Energy Efficiency?

October 19, 2023

An energy-efficient heater will say so on the box or instruction manual. However, you need to know if it’s energy-efficient without those options. Luckily, there are ways to see if your heater qualifies for energy efficiency just by looking at the unit. Other times, you may have to look in other places for the answer. The Energy Efficient Label Search the unit for the ENERGY STAR label. That is a government-approved certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the device meets the energy efficiency standards. The EPA put this device through strict testing so that

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Fall into Cozy Comfort with WK Mechanical: Embrace the Season with Peace of Mind

August 30, 2023

  As the leaves transform into vibrant hues and a gentle breeze fills the air, we know that autumn has arrived. It’s time to cozy up, indulge in pumpkin-spiced everything, and make your home a haven for comfort. At WK Mechanical, we’re here to ensure your fall season is filled with warmth and peace of mind. Let us share how our expert services can keep your home cozy throughout this beautiful time of year. Don’t let unexpected breakdowns put a damper on your cozy fall vibes! If your heating system encounters any issues, our

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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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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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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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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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Plan Ahead! WK Mechanical wants to help you have less stress in 2023

January 2, 2023

Your home should be the place you head to relax and unwind after a long day. If your HVAC system is not working properly and you are faced with the possibility of an expensive repair, we imagine you are going to face some stress! The good news is…we can help! There are several things that WK Mechanical can help you with to ensure that you move through the year with as little stress (when it comes to your HVAC system) as possible. Here are a few: Regular Maintenance – The Comfort

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