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Are Your Thermostat Settings Hurting AC Efficiency?

Monday, May 25th, 2020

temperature-gaugeHere at Comfort Flow, our goal is to help our customers be as comfortable as possible, while doing so efficiently. In our last blog post, we cited some methods to do just this. One of the ideas we shared was in regards to good thermostat placement. A thermostat placed directly where sunlight hits, or in a secluded and cool area of your home, will not help your cooling efficiency.

In addition to thermostat placement, you’d do well to consider your thermostat settings. When you understand the best way to set an program your thermostat, you’ll be able to use your air conditioner in a way that will save you money on your cooling bills, while still keeping your household comfortable.
Link back to last blog post—refer to proper thermostat placement but also how thermostat settings play a role. Read on to learn more!

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It’s Never Too Early to Talk About an AC Tune-Up!

Monday, April 27th, 2020

outside-air-conditioner-unit-with-clipboard-on-topTemperatures tend to stay pretty cool in our area, but if you’ve lived here for very long you know we can be surprised by some fairly hot days in the summertime! Is your air conditioner ready for this change in the weather?

Now is the best time of the year to schedule your air conditioner’s annual maintenance session—or biannual, if you have a year-round heat pump system.

There are a few maintenance tasks you can complete on your own, like swapping out your air filter every 1-3 months and clearing away any obstructions around the outdoor unit. But a full inspection that includes adjusting and cleaning the interior of your air conditioner should be left to the pros.

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How Do Thermostats Impact HVAC Performance?

Monday, December 9th, 2019

smart-thermostat-installed-in-homeWith how much we use our heating systems going into this colder season—and really, year-round—it makes perfect sense that you’d like to do everything you can to save energy and subsequently save money.

Well, what if we told you that your thermostat and how you use that thermostat plays a hefty role in this? This is true not only in the fall and winter months but also in the summer when you switch over to using your air conditioner.

Reach on to learn more about the relationship between your thermostat and your HVAC systems, and to learn what your thermostat options are, from standard digital models to smart thermostats that give you precise control over your heating and cooling.

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Watch Out for these Signs of a Furnace Emergency

Monday, February 18th, 2019

gas-furnace-flamesYou probably know when your heater is worse for wear—you can’t seem to get warm, your heating bills are super high, and your airflow is too low. Do you know when the status of your heater is about to put your home in danger? This happening is a lot more common than you think.

We don’t want to scare you. You shouldn’t think of your home’s furnace as something that is outright dangerous—it’s far from this. However, when you don’t give your furnace the care it needs, it can pose a real threat to the safety of your home. If you need reliable HVAC service in Salem, OR, then contact our team. Our services are prompt, dependable, and priced well. You can count on our team when you’re in a pinch.

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