6 Steps to a Healthier Home
The start of a new year can be a special time to recharge, reset, and reevaluate. If you have health and wellness goals for 2022, your home should be a part of your plan. Read on to learn six steps … Continued
Four Reasons to Offer On-Demand Water Heaters
At JK Mechanical, we’ve been providing smart HVAC solutions to homes, businesses, churches, and more since 1979. When JK added the Plumbing division in 2017, we applied that same philosophy. Tankless water heaters (or on-demand water heaters) are appliances that … Continued
5 Small Signs that Can Indicate a Bigger HVAC Problem
At JK Mechanical, we believe in working together through regular maintenance, expert service, and smart system design to try and prevent problems before they start, or catch a small issue before it turns into a bigger—and more costly—issue. And while … Continued
Benefits of Makeup Air Part 2
Last week, we discussed just a few of the benefits of adding a Make-Up Air Unit to your commercial or industrial HVAC design. Today, we continue reviewing more great benefits as well as highlighting a recent design/build project that included … Continued
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
