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Archive for June, 2018

Air Conditioning Services to Help Lower Your Cooling Costs

Monday, June 25th, 2018

money-saving-piggy-bankIf you cringe at the thought of looking at your electrical bills during the summer, this post is for you. Running the AC during the hot months places an enormous demand on the electrical system. The air conditioner’s compressor motor is extremely powerful (it has to turn liquid refrigerant into gas, after all) and it creates a noticeable spike in electrical costs when it runs. There’s no way to avoid running the compressor if you want cooling from the AC—but you can find ways to run the compressor less often.

There are many simple steps you can take to reduce AC use: close blinds during the day, run the fan only, keep the thermostat around 78°F, reduce the use of larger appliances during peak heat. But in this post, we’re looking specifically at AC services our professionals provide that can make a big difference in summer cooling costs.

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Employee Spotlight: Joe Garner

Friday, June 15th, 2018

We’re proud to showcase the great people who work at Comfort Flow Heating. Each quarter, we shine a spotlight on one of our employees who displays all of what makes us the HVAC contractor people want to work with again and again. It’s people like this that have made us trusted for more than 50 years.

Our 2nd Quarter Employee Spotlight goes to … Joe Garner!

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Joe has a long history with us. He started working for Comfort Flow almost 19 years ago. Today he’s our New Construction Field Supervisor. He says his favorite part about working at Comfort Flow is his co-workers. (Aw, shucks!) His hobbies are hunting, fishing, hiking, and, well, just about anything outdoors! He and his wife, Mindy, have two children, Darren and Wyatt.

Congratulations to Joe, and we look forward to many more great years with us!

Call Comfort Flow Heating for all your air conditioning and heating needs. We serve all of Oregon.

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Reasons You May Have Uneven Cooling

Monday, June 11th, 2018

flushed-man-in-front-of-fanIs your air conditioning system running, but isn’t spread cooling around the house the way it should? Uneven cooling like this is a common trouble people encounter with ACs. There are many different possible causes, ranging from small glitches to serious problems that require installing a new air conditioner. Below we’re going to examine a few of the possible sources for an air conditioner that isn’t giving you even cooling this summer.

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