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3 Noises a Boiler Should Never Make

Monday, February 26th, 2024

If you have a boiler, you probably know that it is a fairly low-maintenance appliance to have in your home. But that doesn’t mean problems don’t pop up from time to time. Most of the time, boiler problems are easy to identify because they produce unusual noises.

We are highlighting three unusual boiler noises that you should never hear and the cause of each one. You can keep reading to learn more about why strange boiler noises are dangerous so you know when to call for radiant heat service.

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Remember to Change the Air Filter!

Monday, February 12th, 2024

One of the easiest and yet also most important things you can do for your home’s HVAC system is to change out the air filter on time each month. You may be thinking that leaving it in place for a few extra days or even a week or two longer may not make a huge difference, but it really can.

A dirty air filter can have such a negative impact that it leaves you calling for Salem heating repair. You can keep reading to learn more about the importance of an HVAC air filter, why you need to change it out regularly, and what happens when you don’t. 

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Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

Monday, January 15th, 2024

When your heat pump freezes up and stops working the way it should, you probably feel a mix of frustration and alarm. You don’t know what’s wrong with your heat pump, and all you see is dollar signs for a potential repair. The good news is, most of the time when your heat pump freezes up it’s an easy fix.

And no matter what the problem is, our team can get down to the root cause and fix it so that your heat pump works the way it should again. Just give our team a call to schedule heat pump repair in Eugene. You can also keep reading to learn more about why your heat pump may be freezing up and what can be done about it.

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3 Tips for Better Heating for the New Year

Monday, January 1st, 2024

If you’re like a lot of other people, you are making New Year’s resolutions for 2024. One of these resolutions could be for improving how you heat your home in 2024. This may seem like an unusual resolution, but focusing on efficient heating is a great way to save money and extend the life of your heater. You’ll enjoy the benefits of this resolution for years to come.

Whenever you need gas or electric furnace repair, you can give our team a call to schedule service. We can help with all of your heating needs, from maintenance to repairs and even installing a new unit when the time comes. In the meantime, you can keep reading for our top three tips on how to elevate the way that you heat your home in the new year.

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Heat Pumps: Reversing Valve Problems

Monday, November 6th, 2023

Heat pump problems can be a headache, especially when it is getting colder outside and your heat pump won’t switch modes. Whether you have a more traditional central system or a mini split not working in heat mode, our team can help.

Just give us a call to schedule service. Whether you know what is wrong or not, our team can troubleshoot and help you figure it out. You can keep reading to learn more about some common concerns with heat pump reversing valves. 

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End-Of-Season Heating Repair Needs You Might Encounter

Monday, March 14th, 2022

vent-low-on-wallAs the warmer weather approaches, you may be thinking about your air conditioning, not your heating. Yet, end-of-the-season problems can arise commonly, especially if the system was not maintained well during the heavy use season (even if it was, a long winter is hard on your system). That’s why paying close attention to heating repair in Salem, OR, even as the season draws to a close, is necessary. 

Know what to look for that warrants a call to your repair technician, such as these situations.

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Some Sounds You Don’t Want Your Furnace to Make

Monday, December 6th, 2021

woman-holding-hand-to-ear-to-listenIt can be easy to ignore some of the sounds coming from the systems and appliances in your home. This is because it’s easier to deny something that may be amiss, since fixing the problem can be an expensive inconvenience. However, there really are some noises that should never be ignored. While a rattle, for example, might signal nothing more than a loose panel on the cabinet that you can tighten yourself, it could alternatively suggest that you have a cracked heat exchanger—which is a much more serious problem.

Here at Comfort Flow, we understand just how vital it is to protect yourself and the rest of your household. If you hear any unusual or suspicious noises, please don’t hesitate to contact us for an inspection. Read on to learn what unsettling sounds warrant a call to our team.

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Are Heating Repairs Avoidable?

Monday, November 8th, 2021

technician-servicing-furnaceIt’s that time of year again! You know, the time of year to start using your heating system. Yup, that’s right, the year is nearing its end, which means winter is right around the corner. Summer might not seem all that long gone, but you need to think about your heating system and how reliable and effective it’s going to be this year. It’s also important to remember that no heater is immune to problems, but with proper care, you can reduce the number of big heating repair surprises.

That’s right, heating repairs are avoidable. Well, some are—actually, most are! In fact, routine annual maintenance can help prevent up to 85% of the repairs your heating system may ever need in its lifetime. How so? Read on to find out!

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“My Heater Is Drying Out My Air, What’s Wrong With It?”

Monday, December 7th, 2020

man-looking-at-thermostat-on-a-cold-daySo here’s the thing: there might not be anything wrong with your heater. If there is something wrong with your heater, we are definitely the team to call! And to be fair, this is a call we get pretty often. Dry air is an issue for folks running their heating system on a daily, and even hourly, basis.

The assumption that heaters dry out the air is true to a point. When the level of moisture outdoors drops, as it does every winter, then your indoor relative humidity level drops as well. Anything below 30% is considered too low, and it will cause discomfort in addition to lowered immunity, leading to you and your family members catching illnesses easier. Low humidity can even cause property damage as wood starts to dry out and splinter.

But if your heater is only a small part of the problem, and even if it were the main problem, you wouldn’t want to stop using it anyway, what can you do? Read on to find out!

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Signs Your Heater Wants to Call It Quits

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

couple-sitting-on-couch-with-parkas-onThe weather here in our area of the world is fairly consistent. Meaning, it’s fairly consistently cold! Therefore, our heaters pretty much need to be ready to work at a moment’s notice. The best way to ensure that your heater is always ready for whatever you ask of it is to schedule routine annual maintenance for the system—or more often if you’re using a heat pump system.

Of course, even with maintenance, a heater can and will experience repair needs and performance problems. This is especially true for aging heaters. But a furnace repair need doesn’t have to get you down for too long! If you know what signs to watch out for, you can get ahead of these issues before they grow into something much bigger and causes your heater to call it quits for good.

What are these signs?

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