Before you know it, Winter will be here. And we know Winter in Portland can be wet and chilly, so is your heating system up to the challenge? If your heat pump or furnace has had its yearly routine maintenance, it is. But, if not, and you haven’t called yet, now is the time to …
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We all want to breathe a little better, especially when Americans are now spending 90 percent of their time indoors. Who know what all you could be ingesting when your air conditioner kicks on. That’s where using ultraviolet light (UV light) comes in handy. Adding this small addition to your air conditioner can assist in …
Your air filter is a small and slight object that has a big impact on your home’s energy efficiency, so it’s important to get to know your air filter. Why Air Filters? Air filters protect your heating and air conditioning equipment from dust and dirt, while providing your home with fresh, clean air. Where is …
Which HVAC system is right for your home? As you scour the internet in search of the perfect solution for your comfort needs pre-HVAC replacement or installation project, you’re bound to question what system is right for your home. Do you need to redo the duct work? Is your duct work in good shape? Do …
Ductless Air Conditioners VS Central Air: Who Wins? Read More »
Portland touts some of the best summers in the country; low humidity, limited rainfall, mild temperatures, and practically no bugs! But Portlanders know our beloved temperate milieu tends to break-way to some insane heat waves in July and August. And, keeping your home air conditioned and comfortable can be expensive when you’re trying to beat …
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Every year nearly half of your home’s energy bills are wrapped up in heating and cooling your living space. So when you’re looking to scale back on spending, cutting heating and air conditioning is a good place to start. But what about air vents? Most homes have rooms that aren’t used everyday, whether it’s the …
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At we never like to hear stories about homeowners being taking advantage of by other heating and cooling companies by a scam. We’ve heard it all. That’s why we feel that it’s important to warn all homeowners of the common scams and tactics used by some heating and cooling companies and those posing as them. …
It’s finally getting warm enough so that many of us can think about opening our windows to let in the fresh air now and then…but what if that fresh air is bringing in new allergens and stirring up the ones already in the house? There are ways to keep indoor allergens at bay.
The air ducts in your home should bring warm air in the winter and cool air in the summer; but if your ducts aren’t sealed correctly about 20% of the air that leaves your furnace and air conditioner never makes it to its destination due to leaks, holes, and bad connections.
With the extreme and unpredictable weather that we have already seen this winter, everyone should ensure that their heating equipment is up to the challenge
