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Understanding the Difference Between Commercial and Residential HVAC
You are probably aware that your favorite local HVAC company services both commercial and residential HVAC systems around the Des Moines area. But do you know how and why the skill sets to deal with commercial and residential HVAC are respectively different? If you...
Why Does My Furnace Unit Smell?
Now that the weather has started cooling down, there is a good chance you’ve probably flipped on your furnace after sitting dormant since the middle of Spring. If you’ve noticed an unpleasant smell coming from your furnace, possibly like something is burning, there...
3 Reasons To Service Your Furnace Before Winter
With Labor Day in the books, summer is truly coming to an end here in Iowa. You have probably started to notice temperatures leveling out in the low 80s with night temperatures getting as low as the 50s. As enjoyable as this time of year is, it only means that the...
Save On Your Commercial HVAC Costs
Heating and cooling costs for your commercial business can be pricey, but your HVAC bills don’t need to break the bank. Your Des Moines Area commercial HVAC contractor, Wyckoff Heating and Cooling will work with you to obtain maximized HVAC efficiency for your...
Preparing Your HVAC Unit For Fall
Believe it or not, we are starting our descent into autumn (let that sink in for a second). Now, let’s not get ahead of ourselves here. Although it has been a relatively mild summer for Iowa, we still have likely 6-8 more weeks of hot weather before the season truly...
Troubleshooting Your Finicky AC Unit
Air conditioning units are an Iowan’s best friend by the time mid-summer rolls around. If your AC unit has been struggling to keep up, cutting out, or otherwise not functioning properly, try these troubleshooting tips before calling an HVAC Technician from Wyckoff to...
How To Program Your Thermostat To Stay Cool And Save Money
The summer heat in Iowa can be brutal. A lot of times it can seem like you have to choose between keeping your energy bills low or staying cool in your home, but with some thermostat tricks, you can stay comfortable without racking up a huge utility bill. Best...
R-22 Refrigerant Phase-Out Update
Do you know if the R-22 phase-out directly affects you? If your current unit uses the common refrigerant R-22, or Freon, it might. R-22 is slowly being phased out of usage and production for HVAC systems. R-22 is a coolant that allows your air conditioner unit to cool...