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The Benefits of a Trane CleanEffects™ Whole-House Air Cleaner

Monday, May 30th, 2016

We install many types of air filters and air purifiers for homes to help them enjoy the best quality air. Among the filtration systems that we offer, the Trane air cleaners are among the best. Trane is one of the leading air conditioning, heating, and air quality companies in the country, and they have a wide range of air cleaners to meet any household needs. To help find the right Trane air cleaner for your home, simply give our team a call and set up an appointment.

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Prepare for the Spring with Duct Cleaning

Monday, February 29th, 2016

You don’t have to wait for the actual spring to start with spring cleaning. In fact, when it comes to the ventilation system in your home that carries air from the heater and AC to the various rooms, it’s a good idea to get started with cleaning before spring arrives and the weather starts to change.

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Some Indoor Contaminants That Can Become Problems During the Winter

Monday, February 8th, 2016

The winter can be a bad time for the quality of the air inside a home. People usually think of spring as the worst season when it comes to allergies and asthma, but winter offers some major challenges. Because homes are closed off as much as possible against the outside weather so that they can remain comfortable and energy efficient, the concentration of contaminants can begin to accumulate over the season. We’re often so concerned about the pollutants outside our homes that we forget how many are already inside our homes. Below is a list of some of the most harmful ones:

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The Antidote to Faulty Ductwork: Duct Sealing

Monday, November 23rd, 2015

Ductwork is intrinsic to any forced-air system, making it very important that your ductwork be in good shape in order to perform its job of delivering air efficiently. Faulty ductwork can account for up to a 30% air loss for your home, making the repair of any faulty ductwork you have imperative. However, you don’t want to hire someone who is going to provide you with the equivalent of putting some duct tape on the cracks and holes of your ductwork system. You want real duct sealing, and the experts from Comfort Flow Heating can help you.

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Fall Duct Cleaning = Winter Energy Savings

Monday, October 19th, 2015

Your home’s ductwork serves as the delivery system for your home’s heating. If it is impaired in any way, the delivery of your air will also be impaired. One way your ductwork system may be causing a struggle with air delivery is when it is chock-full of dust and dirt. It can be easy to forget about your home’s ductwork, and if your air ducts go for years without being professionally cleaned, the accumulating dust and dirt can form a layer that can restrict air flow, among other things. The best solution to a situation like this is to hire professionals to clean your air ducts, and we have those professionals right here at Comfort Flow Heating.

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Why It Is Good to Use an Upgraded Air Filter All Year Long

Monday, October 12th, 2015

With the cool weather and even some frost, most people who suffer from seasonal outdoor allergies are out of the proverbial woods. If you upgraded your home’s air filter during the warm months to help alleviate the symptoms of allergy sufferers, you shouldn’t replace your upgraded air filter with a lower quality one. Why not? Let’s first take a look at what makes an air filter more effective.

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Do I Need Duct Repair?

Monday, August 31st, 2015

If you have a ducted air conditioning system, your ductwork plays the vital role of delivering the cool air to your home’s living spaces. But like any other part of your air conditioning system, your ductwork can suffer from disrepair. It can sometimes be difficult to know when your ductwork needs help, so here are some common signs that can indicate it’s time to call for duct repair service in Eugene, OR:

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What’s the Difference between an Air Filter and an Air Cleaner?

Monday, August 17th, 2015

If you’ve made the decision to improve your indoor air, you’ve made a good choice; now you have to decide exactly how you want to accomplish it. With so many indoor air quality products available for your HVAC system, it can be hard to tell which type of product will be best. Two popular and effective options are air filter systems and air cleaners. Let’s take a look at how these two products differ.

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How Can Faulty Ductwork Affect My Air Conditioner?

Monday, July 27th, 2015

It’s the middle of summer, and even we get hot in Eugene, OR. This is the time of year when we count on our air conditioning systems to provide the cool air we need. Like many homeowners, you had your AC system maintained by one of our professionals at the beginning of the season, but for some reason, you still aren’t getting the performance you should. So now we have to ask: how’s your ductwork? Faulty ductwork can have a big, negative effect on your summer cooling, and that may actually be the problem.

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What Are My Choices for Electronic Air Cleaners?

Monday, May 4th, 2015

It may seem a crazy idea – cleaning your air with electricity. But that’s what happens, in a slightly indirect way, when you use an electronic air cleaner. You won’t see electricity zapping through the air with an electronic air cleaner; in fact, you won’t see much at all, which is a good thing. But when you hire experts, like the ones at Comfort Flow Heating, to install and service your electronic cleaner in Eugene, OR, you can rest assured that your air cleaner is doing its job.

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