Clawson Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

How Ductless Heating May Benefit You

Monday, May 15th, 2023

If you’re thinking about installing a new heater before the next winter season, it might be a good idea for you to consider ductless heating in Oregon City, OR. There are a variety of reasons that ductless heating is gaining a lot of traction with homeowners as one of the more popular installation choices. 

Even though it’s almost summer, now is still a great time to be thinking about heater installation. With our unpredictable weather, you never know when you might need your heater during our “summers.” Also, your new system will be in place and ready to go when the fall and winter months come around. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of ductless heating, including how you can benefit from the system for cooling, too.

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Why Invest in a Furnace Repair Now

Monday, May 1st, 2023

As we transition into spring and summer, air conditioning is probably on your mind more than heating. But, these seasons are actually the optimal time to make furnace repairs. This is because our team gets very few furnace calls during the spring and summer, so we have ample supplies available for repair and replacement needs. 

If you want to schedule furnace repair in Gresham, OR, give our team a call. We would be happy to help whether it’s now or later in the year. You can keep reading to learn more about why it is beneficial to invest in furnace repairs during the spring season rather than waiting.

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Was This Winter Your Furnace’s Last?

Monday, March 20th, 2023
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Your furnace can have a long and impressive lifespan. But as your furnace gets older, you may be thinking more and more about when it will be time to replace it. The good news is, your furnace can last for 15-20 years and maybe longer. The bad news is, if you have a furnace that is over 20 years old, it’s high time to plan for a replacement.

Experts suggest that your furnace will have the most repair needs in its last two years of life. If you’ve noticed an increase in furnace repairs, it may be time for furnace replacement in Portland, OR. You can give us a call anytime to schedule your free assessment. Until then, keep reading to learn more about signs that this winter may have been your furnace’s last heating season.

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3 Reasons You’ll Love To Go Ductless

Monday, February 6th, 2023

It may sound like another fad but we can assure you that ductless heating is not going anywhere, anytime soon. Not every home is equipped with ducts. Not every person wants to have a system that uses ductwork. And for situations and preferences like this, a ductless HVAC system is a great option.

If you haven’t learned much about these systems, now is a great time to start, especially if you’re considering a system upgrade. We want to talk about what a ductless system can do for you so you can see if a ductless heating installation in Gresham, OR sounds like the right solution for your home comfort needs.

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Is Your Furnace at the End of Its Lifespan?

Monday, December 26th, 2022

You’ve relied on your furnace for many years but it’s finally time to switch things up. No system lasts forever so as yours reaches the end of its lifespan, it’s good to look ahead to get things started on your next furnace installation in Clackamas OR.

The best way to get this process started is to figure out if you need to move forward with a system replacement. We can help answer that question and others here.

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How To Tell if Your Furnace Needs Some Help

Monday, December 12th, 2022
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No one wants to spend their savings on a faulty furnace that broke down at the worst possible moment. If anything though, this should be a good motivator to find and address furnace malfunctions before they escalate to this point.

Need some help figuring out whether or not you need furnace repair in Oregon City, OR? We can share the signs to watch for then provide the service you need to get things warm again.

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Are You Going to Need a New Furnace Soon?

Monday, November 28th, 2022
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Now is the right time to ask yourself this question, especially if you have reasons to believe your current furnace is on the decline or is too old for you to trust it will make it through the coming cold weather. Fall is an ideal time to arrange for a larger HVAC service like a furnace replacement in Beaverton, OR— the weather isn’t cold enough for you to worry about going without a heater for a few hours, and HVAC technicians have more open schedules. 

Let’s get into the question and help you see if you need to replace your furnace before the winter arrives.

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Troubleshooting a Furnace That Isn’t Working

Monday, November 14th, 2022

The first thing you need to know after reading the title of this blog post is that furnace repairs aren’t something you should ever attempt on your own.

However, there are things you can check when your furnace stops working, and that’s what we’re here to talk about today. If you find that despite following the troubleshooting tips we’re about to share below, your furnace is still worse for wear, please don’t hesitate to give us a call–that’s what we’re here for!

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Furnace Noises You Should Call Us About

Monday, October 17th, 2022
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Your furnace is going to make noise. There is no getting around this. While technology has come very far, furnaces don’t have silencers in or on them, and you’ll hear things like the air coming through your vents, the fan motor running, the ductwork gently rattling, etc.

If, however, you hear an unfamiliar sound or an exceptionally loud sound from your furnace, you should know that it’s not normal. It means, it’s time to give us a call. But what are these noises, exactly? That’s what we’re going to explore below–read on!

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Furnace Sounds That Should Probably Scare You

Monday, February 21st, 2022
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Okay, so, no, we aren’t that kind of company. We aren’t here to scare you into making a purchase with us. The fact of the matter is, there are certain sounds that a furnace might make during its operation that you can be tempted to brush off, but really, they signal that it’s time to call in a professional.

Your furnace is never going to be silent, of course. You will hear the whoosh of air coming through your vents, maybe some very minor rattling as the air travels through your furnace’s air ducts. These are normal, day-to-day, operational sounds.

We’re talking about sounds that you don’t normally hear, though, from screeching to hissing or clicking. Read on to learn what each of these can mean, and then please give us a call ASAP if you notice any of them.

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