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How Should I Set My Thermostat in the Spring?
Can You Run Your Furnace & Air Conditioner on the Same Day? Here’s Our Guide to Staying Comfortable. March and April are known for their large temperature swings here in the Midwest. It’s not uncommon to wake up to below-freezing temperatures in the morning only...
What Is the Lifespan of a Home Furnace?
Here’s How Long Furnaces Last in Iowa—and How to Get the Most Out of Them There comes a point in every home furnace’s life when replacing it starts to outweigh the benefits of repairing it. If you’ve been hearing strange noises from your furnace, or if your heating...
A Guide to AFUE Ratings: Can a Fuel-Efficient Home Furnace Save You Money?
If you’re shopping for a new home furnace, you’ve likely run across the abbreviation “AFUE.” It stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency — a long title that serves an important purpose. That’s because your furnace’s fuel efficiency makes a direct, long-ranging...
A Homeowner’s Complete Guide To HVAC Repair
As a homeowner, you deserve to know how your HVAC system works and what to expect when an HVAC repair is needed. Whether you have older equipment or you’ve just installed a brand-new system or HVAC component, it’s important to know how to keep your home comfortable...
6 Advantages of a Smart HVAC System
At Wyckoff Heating & Cooling, we’ve been in the HVAC (heating and cooling equipment) industry for decades. As we’ve grown in the Central Iowa area, we’ve watched the industry grow and change as well. Over time, HVAC technology has gotten better and more efficient....
What Are Heat Pumps & How Do They Work?
Heat pumps are an energy-efficient technology to pump hot air into your home, or away from your home, depending on the season. Unlike regular HVAC (heating and cooling equipment) systems, they transfer heat, rather than generating it. Many homeowners have regular HVAC...
How To Choose the Best HVAC Repair Service
When something is wrong with your HVAC (heating and cooling equipment), it can be stressful and frustrating. The last thing you ever want is to hire a professional to take care of your situation, only for them to leave you feeling even more frustrated with your...
Why You Should Pay Attention to MERV Ratings
Do you want clean indoor air quality this summer? Everyone does! That’s why it’s super important to know what MERV rating your air filter is. MERV (Minimum Efficiency Rating Value) is a system used to measure your air filter’s overall efficiency in removing particles...