Eugene Posts

Why Is My Furnace Causing a Tripped Circuit Breaker?

February 20th, 2017

One problem that can occur with a furnace is that it starts to trip the circuit breaker when it turns on. This is something that you can’t ignore!

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How Ductless Heating (and Cooling) Works

February 6th, 2017

We have previously recommended that homeowners look into having a ductless mini split installed. But how do these ductless systems actually work?

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Watch for Heating Emergencies During the Cold Snap!

January 23rd, 2017

You’re probably concerned with staying warm, and that means extra stress on the heating system. Watch for these signs it’s time to call for repairs!

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Air Filters vs. Air Cleaners: Which Should You Get?

January 16th, 2017

There are different ways to remove unwanted particles from circulating around your home, creating discomfort and health troubles. The two broadest categories are mechanical air filters and electronic air cleaners.

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How a Geothermal System Makes Winter Heating Easier

January 9th, 2017

Geothermal heating and cooling is done through a type of heat pump. But where the conventional heat pump uses the outside air as its medium for heat exchange (an air-source heat pump), a geothermal system uses the heat in the ground as its medium (a ground-source heat pump).

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Is Your Radiant Heating System Leaking?

January 2nd, 2017

The biggest concern with any heater that uses hydronic power (i.e. heated water) is that the pipes may start to leak. This is rare, thankfully, but still a risk.

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Watch for These Signs of Water Heater Trouble

December 26th, 2016

If the water heater fails on you during winter, the impact will be worse than a failure during the summer. So we encourage you to watch for the following indications that you have a water heater that’s facing an uphill climb due to wear and/or malfunctions.

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Is a Furnace Usually the Best Choice to Heat a Home?

December 19th, 2016

The easy assumption to make is that a furnace is simply the ideal choice for home heating. Is there any truth to this?

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When Is Ductless Heating a Good Option for a Home?

December 12th, 2016

If you are reading this, you’re probably giving serious consideration to putting in a new heating system for your house, or else you’re planning a new home and are thinking about the different options for a heater. Ductless heating systems, also known as ductless mini split heat pumps, are a choice for home comfort that is getting more popular each year, and for some very good reasons.

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