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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency. Couple sitting on the floor drinking out of mugs and eating breakfast.

How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

December 29, 2023

If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

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How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter? A winter blizzard rages outside the back yard bay window where this small, serene potted plant garden grows and blooms oblivious to the season.

How Can I Lower My Heating Bill This Winter?

November 30, 2023

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

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Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy? - Replacing dirty furnace filter in home by man.

Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy?

November 10, 2023

You have just inspected your air filter, only to find it is sopping wet! Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down?

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Why Is Remodeling My Home in the Fall or Winter a Better Time? Female couple choosing swatch colors.

Why Is Remodeling My Home in the Fall or Winter a Better Time?

October 31, 2023

When you come out of winter’s hibernation, you are ready for a change. Warmer weather prompts many a project. You may begin a plan to get healthy, so you adopt new eating habits and exercise. Or maybe you decide to change up your nest. 

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

October 15, 2023

Taking proper care of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is the best way to ensure it will function efficiently and reach its full service life potential.

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How to Reduce Dust in Your Home. A young child cleaning a counter with spray and a cloth.

How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

September 30, 2023

At K & J Mechanical LLC, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home. Our team specializes in offering whole-house solutions to keep you and your loved ones healthy, comfortable, and safe throughout the year.

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Help! I Have No Hot Water

September 15, 2023

There are few things more annoying than running out of hot water in the middle of a shower. But do not fret if this happens. It is more than likely an issue with your hot water heater.

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

August 24, 2023

Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well. 

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Thermostat 101

August 8, 2023

Thermostats are thermal sensors that give commands to your air conditioner or heater. They come in different shapes and sizes, ranging from simple round dials to advanced smart thermostats.

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Are There Alternatives to Air Conditioning? Couple hugging and walking into their house.

Are There Alternatives to Air Conditioning?

July 29, 2023

Ever since the beginning of time, humans have worked to improve their surroundings, and a big part of creature comfort is temperature control. Today, most newer homes in the warmer areas of the United States enjoy the luxury of air conditioning. Although some homeowners may still get by with open windows, a wide variety of fans, and window air conditioning units, most newer homes in California probably have a central air conditioning system.

Our team at K & J Mechanical wants to introduce you to two lesser known alternatives to central air conditioning systems. These innovative options may be just right for certain areas of your Quinton home.

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