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What Temperature You Should Keep Your Home in Winter
As fall comes to an end and a chillier cold front begins to take its place for the next couple of months, you may be wondering, “What temperature should I keep my thermostat at?” As midwesterners, we experience all four seasons from super high temperatures, to...
Stay Healthy This Cold And Flu Season With HVAC Filtration And Purification
The flu and cold season can last up to half a year and is during the coldest months in Iowa, so maintaining good indoor air quality becomes important for keeping your family healthy. An effective way to keep your family healthy indoors is through HVAC filtration and...
Common Questions Our Customers Have About HVACs, Furnaces, & AC Units
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential for maintaining comfort in our homes year-round. Despite their importance, many homeowners have questions about how these systems work, how to maintain them, and when to seek professional help....
Everything You Need To Know About Your Air Conditioning Refrigerant
In the dog days of summer, your air conditioning system is a vital part of your home, and refrigerant is important in keeping air conditioners working in this hot weather. Understanding how refrigerant works, the types available, and how to maintain it can help your...
Understand MERV Ratings and Pick the Right One For Your Heating and Cooling System
The air filter in your home’s heating and cooling system is used to clean the air before it is distributed throughout the house. Neglecting to replace your filter on a regular basis leads to poor air quality and can cause your system to work harder than necessary....
5 Common Causes of Air Conditioning Failure – What You Can Do and When to Call a Technician
There are several things that can go wrong with an air conditioner over the course of its lifetime. The question that often arises is when to call a technician and what homeowners can do to prevent failure. Let’s consider the most common reasons our professionals are...
Wyckoff’s Top 10 Energy Saving Tips
Does your energy bill seem to increase month after month? Though we can’t control the cost of electricity, you do have control over how much energy you utilize in your home. Let’s take a look at a few ways to save energy at home to minimize cost without giving up...
The Complex Relationship Between Air Conditioners and Allergies
For many people throughout the Midwest, springtime is a time of renewal and a return to warmer temperatures. However, for others, springtime means the beginning of allergy season as plants begin to bloom and pollen begins to circulate freely. Often, people with strong...