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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Santa’s Helper: Top HVAC Tips for the Holiday Season

December 19, 2022

The holidays are just around the corner, and now is the perfect time for homeowners to take care of their HVAC systems before temperatures drop. Keeping your home’s furnace or heat pump running smoothly this winter will help keep you cozy during those inevitable blustery months. To ensure a stress-free holiday season, we are sharing our top ideas on maintaining indoor temperatures while bringing cheer into your space. Read on for easy tips from the experts so you can feel secure in your home when temperatures start dipping. Change Your Air Filters Regularly changing

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Staying Ahead Of Old Man Winter

December 2, 2022

We have already gotten a taste of winter weather and it’s looking like this year we are going to see a wet and icy winter with temperatures bouncing back and forth from very cold to warmer than normal. With this type of unpredictable weather pattern, you’ll want to do all you can to stay ahead of old man winter. Prevent potential issues winter may bring, by preparing with these tips from your heating & cooling comfort pros at WK Mechanical: Icy winter storms can really weigh down Tree Branches making them vulnerable.

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We Are Here For You

December 1, 2022

We love what we do! WK Mechanical is a family-owned and operated business that is deeply invested in our community. We have committed ourselves to providing great customer service and we work hard to do all we can to best serve you, our customers. We are here for you, to answer your questions, help you find timely solutions to your HVAC concerns and to do each job right the first time! Answering your questions We want to be your trusted resource for all your HVAC needs. That is why our 5 Star Technicians always take the

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Should You Cover Your Air Conditioning Unit This Winter?

November 20, 2022

As the temperature drops in Middletown, New York, your attention will likely be focused on keeping your home warm. Your outdoor air conditioning unit is probably one of the last things on your mind. However, cold-weather maintenance will help your AC unit survive the winter months, ensuring that it will work for you when you need it to come the spring. But should you cover your AC in the winter as part of hat maintenance? Do You Need to Cover an Air Conditioner During the Winter Months? You want your air conditioning unit to work correctly

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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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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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