We made it through! That blizzard dropped a lot of snow on Wyckoffβbut the sun is doing its thing and the melt is well underway. This week, we're celebrating a couple who've been part of Wyckoff for 65 years: Ed and Carol Galenkamp, whose family founded Sicomac Dairy in 1920. We're also meeting ski racer Mikayla Milazzo, learning spring organization tips before the clutter overwhelms you, and sharing a Spanakopita recipe perfect for using up those pantry staples. Plus, a third-grader's heartwarming hair donation and much more. Enjoy.
I was working myself to the bone for someone else when my wife Tiffany looked at me and said, "You're better than this. Go out on your ownβI'll help you build it." So we did. We started Climate Plus in 2005 with nothing but hard work and belief in each other. This business is about family, purpose, and showing up for people.
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How Climate Plus Came to Be
People always ask how Climate Plus got started. Some might trace the roots back to 1991 when I first entered the HVAC world, learning the ropes and putting in the work day after day. But if I'm being honest, this business didn't truly start until 2005.
Back then, I was working long, exhausting hours for someone else, pouring my energy into jobs, solving problems, showing up early, staying late, and getting very little recognition in return. I'd come home to our little two-bedroom apartment completely drained. And Tiffany, my wife and partner, saw all of it. She saw the wear and tear it was taking on me.
One night, she looked at me and said something that changed everything: "You're better than this. Maybe you should just quit and go out on your own. I'll help you build it." It wasn't a grand plan or a big business strategy. It was just two people deciding to bet on themselves. So we did.
Together, we built Climate Plus from the ground up. No handouts, no shortcuts, just hard work, long nights, and a whole lot of belief in what we could create. I had the skills and the vision. She had the fire and the push I needed at exactly the right time.
Tiffany's always been honest, and she'll tell you herself she doesn't know about everything else, but she knows I'm a great dad and a great businessman. I'll take that. Because this business isn't just about HVAC. It's about purpose, family, and showing up for the people who count on you.
That's how Climate Plus was born. And that's what still drives it today.
Your Comfort Is Our Commitment
Since 1990, Climate Plus has been dedicated to one thing - customer-focused, exceptional quality HVAC service that provides Northern New Jersey with the apex of comfort. All we do - from ongoing training to always upgrading our tools to staying on top of the latest technology - is done with an eye toward taking care of you, your family and your home. We might like to have some fun along the way - but when it comes down to it, comfort is serious business. Aided by our friend Cozee, we're here to make sure your home is warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and just plain comfortable year-round. You've got expectations for how your home should feel - and Climate Plus exceeds them all. Aided by our friend Cozee, we're here to make sure your home is warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and just plain comfortable year-round. You've got expectations for how your home should feel - and Climate Plus exceeds them all.
Choose Climate Plus To Support Women Entrepreneurs
As a woman-owned business, Climate Plus knows who you need to call when you need to get things done. When you hire us, you're supporting the efforts of women everywhere to make a difference - all while guaranteeing yourself exceptional service and unbelievable comfort. It's said many things can benefit from a woman's touch - Climate Plus is one of them. Put those benefits to work for you, too.
Our Guarantees
We don't just talk the talk - we walk the walk. To stand behind the work we do, we offer the following guarantees:
Comfort Guaranteeβ
When the systems we install are maintained and operated correctly, then we can guarantee they will perform properly. You will have a maintained temperature variance of no more than 3 degrees throughout your home under regular conditions. For a period of five years, if you experience variances greater than 3 degrees, we will repair, replace or modify your equipment in any necessary way at no cost to you. You can be sure the system we place in your home will be the right size, installed correctly and set up for ongoing comfort success.
Satisfaction Guarantee
This is as simple as can be - if you aren't happy, we aren't done. We treat your home as if it was our own, taking care of everything there and leaving it better than we found it. All the work we do will be to our absolute highest standards, as we recognize that your comfort is our responsibility. If you find anything at all wrong with the services we've provided you, we'll make it right. Our clients are our family, and we treat them with the love, care and craftsmanship they deserve.