Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.
This silent workhorse is easy to overlook, but you cannot power your home without it. Like any critical home system or appliance, it can become outdated and incapable of doing its job efficiently. It may not be able to handle increased electrical load or safely supply the power you need.
The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.
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.
ENERGY STAR® recommends keeping it 7 to 10 degrees cooler when you are sleeping during the winter to save on utility costs.
The Environmental Working Group agrees a well-maintained filtration system may have the greatest impact on your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ).
According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), there are approximately 50,000 geothermal heat pumps installed in the United States each year.
Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis.
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.
Heat pumps are very efficient, using up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters, according to the US Department of Energy.