Is There Something Wrong with My Commercial Air Conditioning?

May 18th, 2015

When it comes to mechanical systems, sometimes you have to act as an interpreter to understand when your system needs attention. Your commercial air commercial air conditioner is especially important as it cools for many people: you, your employees and your customers. You aren’t expected to accurately diagnose your AC system, but being aware of certain signs can go a long way toward getting ahead of developing problems.

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What Is a Packaged Unit?

May 11th, 2015

Commercial space owners have a few choices when it comes to installing air conditioning systems, and one such unit to consider is the packaged unit. Many commercial ACs also work as commercial heating systems, and this is one of the benefits of using a packaged unit. As you can probably imagine, packaged units can be quite large, and many times they reside on the rooftop of your business space.

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What Are My Choices for Electronic Air Cleaners?

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.

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What Happens When Refrigerant Levels Run Low in My AC?

April 27th, 2015

Eugene, OR residents know how hot and humid it can get in the summertime. And with the temperature rising higher every day, now is the time to schedule a repair or maintenance session on your air conditioning unit, to ensure that it’s functioning properly by the time warm weather hits.

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How Air Sealing Benefits You

April 20th, 2015

When you run your air conditioning or heating system, you most likely close all of your windows and doors in order to save some energy. While you may believe that closing up all of the entryways to the house solves this problem, there may be more issues of which you are unaware: air leaks.

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Is It Time for Heater Replacement?

April 13th, 2015

Our daytime temperatures are finally starting to climb, but our nights are still cool enough to warrant the continued use of our heating systems. Spring is a great time to assess home’s needs, and if you found that you were struggling with your heating system this winter, it may be time to consider a replacement system.

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Does My Heat Pump Need Spring Maintenance?

April 6th, 2015

Heat pumps are durable devices, lasting, on average, about 20 years. One thing homeowners tend to forget about their heat pumps is that these devices work twice as much as a traditional heating or cooling system because heat pumps can both heat and cool your home.

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What Is Short-Cycling, and Why Should I Worry About It?

April 3rd, 2015

Have you ever noticed your furnace behaving strangely? Shutting itself on and off every couple of minutes, for example? If you have, you’ve got a pretty serious problem. That behavior is one of the most damaging things that can happen to heating systems, known as “short-cycling.” So what is short-cycling, really?

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How Duct Sealing Can Save You Money

March 25th, 2015

Ductwork is one of the most important, and most neglected, parts of you HVAC system. You home’s ducts are responsible for making centralized forced air heating and cooling possible in the first place. Despite their importance, however, ducts are often completely ignored when it comes to required maintenance.

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