Prepare for the Spring with Duct Cleaning

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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Heating Repair Needs to Watch for at the End of Winter

February 22nd, 2016

It’s still winter, but with February more than half over, spring is already coming up over the horizon. You’ll still need your home’s heating system working a way for a stretch longer.

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Is It Best to Leave a Heat Pump Running All Night?

February 15th, 2016

We’ve discussed before on this blog some of the more effective ways to use your home’s heating and cooling system so that you enjoy comfort all through the day and night without excessive energy waste. In this post, we’ll look at a question that people who use heat pumps during the winter to warm their homes often ask: “Should I leave the heat pump running at night?”

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Some Indoor Contaminants That Can Become Problems During the Winter

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.

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Cracked Heat Exchangers in Your Furnace and How to Avoid Them

February 1st, 2016

Gas furnaces are one of the most effective ways to provide comfort to your home in winter while saving money. (Natural gas is a less expensive energy source than electricity).

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Why You Should Consider a Commercial Boiler Installation

January 25th, 2016

When it comes to providing warmth for a business, the most common type of system is a packaged rooftop heat pump. There are many reasons why the packaged rooftop unit is so popular for commercial use. However, this popularity sometimes overwhelms consideration of the other alternatives available.

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It’s Not Too Late to Schedule a Maintenance Inspection and Tune-Up

January 18th, 2016

No matter what type of heating system you use to keep your home cozy and warm through the winter—heat pump, furnace, radiant heating system—it needs to receive maintenance from professionals each fall to prepare it for the rigors of the coming job during winter.

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Advice for Your Thermostat Settings This Winter

January 11th, 2016

Every winter, many thousands of homeowners in Oregon needlessly waste energy heating their homes. Some of this waste comes from poorly maintained equipment, or heating systems that aren’t well-matched to the house.

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Why Newer Gas Furnaces Have Higher Energy Efficiency

January 4th, 2016

No furnace is meant to last forever, regardless of how durably it’s built. Once a gas furnace is older than 15 years, it’s time to start thinking about a replacement. And if a furnace is older than 20 years, it’s time to stop thinking about a replacement and just replace it.

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