How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?

How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?

March 12, 2025

Are you anticipating a higher heating bill this winter? Here in Harrisburg, temperatures can get pretty low. The only way to ensure you remain perfectly comfortable inside your Pennsylvania home is by cranking up the heat.

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Homeowner on phone asking HVAC company why his furnace keeps running.

Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

February 28, 2025

ENERGY STAR® recommends keeping it 7 to 10 degrees cooler when you are sleeping during the winter to save on utility costs. 

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HVAC technician performing maintenance on a ductless system in Lancaster, PA.

What Maintenance Is Needed For a Ductless System?

February 14, 2025

The Environmental Working Group agrees a well-maintained filtration system may have the greatest impact on your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Digital illustration of how a geothermal heat pump is installed underground and any maintenance needed.

5 Things You Should Know About Geothermal Heat Pump Maintenance

January 31, 2025

According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), there are approximately 50,000 geothermal heat pumps installed in the United States each year.

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Close up of a family enjoying a meal together at Lancaster, PA, home.

How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

January 17, 2025

Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis.

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Post-it notes being used to provide the basics of winter indoor air quality.

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

December 30, 2024

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Pennsylvania, creating some significant health problems. At JK Mechanical, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

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Grandmother and mother kissing son in backyard.

What Is a Heat Pump?

December 17, 2024

Heat pumps are very efficient, using up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters, according to the US Department of Energy.

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home? Family of three freezing in their home, huddled under a blanket to keep warm.

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

November 29, 2024

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Harrisburg, PA home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

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Young woman enjoying her Pennsylvania home's indoor air quality with a cup of tea.

5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

November 15, 2024

According to the ACAAI, 24 million people are affected by asthma—while allergies are classified as the sixth leading cause of chronic illness.

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Young woman enjoying a cup of coffee in bed while wrapped in blanket due to the extreme cold weather.

How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

October 29, 2024

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in York encounter problems with their home’s heating system.

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