Benefits of Makeup Air Part 1
Broadly speaking, a MAU, or Make-Up Air Unit, is a category of HVAC unit designed for use in commercial and industrial applications. In addition to providing high-efficiency heating, Make-Up Air Units provide necessary ventilation, pressurization, and indoor air quality benefits … Continued
5 Easy Ways to Cut Heating Costs This Winter
Are you dreading winter? Or just the increased heating costs? According to the EPA, heat is one of the largest utility bills homeowners face, averaging around 40% of a typical home’s utility expenses. Follow these five easy steps to help … Continued
Proactive Design Series: Advanced Controls for HVAC/R Equipment
HVAC generally accounts for single-digit percentages of the hard cost of constructing a commercial building. Of that investment, Controls for HVAC equipment typically account for a tenth of the equipment and installation cost. However, despite the relatively low initial costs, … Continued
How Much Does a Heat Pump Replacement Cost?
The short answer? It depends. We know, it’s kind of a trick question. However, each and every home, system, and family will have different wants, needs, and limitations that can significantly impact the amount you can expect to pay for … Continued
5 Things Builders and Contractors should Know About Blower Door Testing
Building “air tightness” refers to the degree of uncontrolled air leakage into or out of the building thermal envelope. “Tighter” buildings are intended to increase energy efficiency, occupant comfort and indoor air quality. The most common method of testing and … Continued
6 Safety Steps to Practice at Home
At JK Mechanical, we know that the safety of your family and home is your top priority. National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote disaster planning now and throughout the year. Read on to learn more about … Continued
5 Top Benefits of a Commercial Planned Maintenance Agreement
JK Mechanical offers reliable, 24/7 emergency commercial heating and cooling service. But like a tune-up and yearly inspection for your car, performing regular maintenance and service on heating, cooling, ventilation, and humidification systems is an important part keeping your building—and … Continued
7 Things Plumbers Say You Should Never do to Your Plumbing
On the JK Blog, we’ve talked about things you SHOULD do to help prevent issues with your home plumbing, and the importance of regular maintenance. But do you know what you should NOT be doing with your home plumbing? Read … Continued
Proactive Design: Humidity Control part 2
When we refer to “Proactive Design,” we’re talking about elements of maintenance and design that work to either prevent problems before they begin, or to identify and solve small problems early, before they escalate into bigger—aka more inconvenient and expensive—problems. … Continued
Proactive Design: Humidity Control part 1
Part of both residential and commercial maintenance and design is working to either prevent problems before they begin, or to identify and solve small problems early, before they escalate into bigger—aka more inconvenient and expensive—problems. In this series, we will … Continued
