How To Tell if Your Furnace Needs Some Help

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?

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

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

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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“Why Do I Need a Whole Home Air Purifier or Air Filtration System?”

October 3rd, 2022
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If you’re just now becoming familiar with the world of indoor air quality, then it’s likely that you’re going to start with an air filter or an air purifier for your home. Air filtration and air purifiers are the best way for you to start improving your home’s indoor air quality.

We know that the process of finding the right indoor air quality solutions can be a little confusing, but we’re here to walk you through the entire process.

Read on to learn more about air purifiers and air filtration systems.

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When Is It Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?

September 19th, 2022

No one wants to replace their air conditioner, but the time will come for every property. In general, you can expect an HVAC system to last at least 10-15 years. Some may last up to 20 years. How much the system is used and how consistent you are with filter changes and annual maintenance service will impact the life of the air conditioner tremendously. 

If you think your turn to schedule HVAC replacement in Gresham, OR, is coming soon, it helps to understand the warning signs that your system’s life is nearing its end. The more you pay attention to how your air conditioner is operating, the more time you may have to prepare for the cost of AC replacement. 

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What Will an Air Scrubber Do for Your Home?

September 5th, 2022
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The quality of air that circulates throughout your living space plays a big role in the comfort of household occupants. Good indoor air quality contributes to your health, too, in addition to the efficiency of your HVAC systems.

So, we know that clean air is good, but how do you achieve that clean air? We have a number of indoor air products that can help, but one, in particular, is the Aerus air scrubber, a type of air purifier that has been deemed Certified Space Technology. Read on to learn more!

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“Can Too Much High Heat Overwork My AC?”

August 22nd, 2022
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One of the most common questions we get during the summer, especially during a prolonged heatwave, is “Can too much high heat overwork my AC?” The answer to this question is, “Yes and no.”

Here’s the thing… if you have your air conditioner regularly maintained each year, and you set it to a reasonable temperature, it should be able to work just as it’s intended to, without much trouble.

This means you should be calling for professional AC maintenance at least once a year… if you have a heat pump system then you’ll want professional maintenance done twice a year to keep it in good shape.

Maintenance allows our technicians to comprehensively inspect, clean, and adjust the components that need it to keep it operating as efficiently and effectively as possible, for as long as possible.

Back to the question of high heat and whether or not it can “overwork” your air conditioner… it is possible. Air conditioners do have their limits, but maybe not in the way you would think. It’s all about the temperature differential. Read on to learn what this is!

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What Size Should Your New AC Be?

August 8th, 2022
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When you read a question like this blog post proposes, your thought may be “Well, I will just buy the biggest one I can afford.”

After all, bigger means more powerful, right? It does, but this may not actually be the right choice for your home.

There are actually two problems with this assumption.

  1. When we talk about an air conditioner’s “size” we aren’t talking about just it’s width and height. We’re talking about its tonnage.
  2. Bigger doesn’t always mean better–an air conditioner can actually be too big for your home.

We’re going to talk about your air conditioner’s tonnage today. What it means, why it matters, and the importance of having a professional determine all of this for you to help you make an educated decision the “size” of air conditioner you should get. Read on!

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“Does My Water Heater Really Need Maintenance?”

July 25th, 2022

Have you heard the term hard water before? This can sound a little alarming, as it does have an impact on the water you drink, clean, and bathe with.

Hard water is water that has a high level of minerals in it–namely calcium, magnesium, and sometimes even iron. These are minerals that are harmless to digest, but they’re not so harmless for your plumbing system.

And this is where your water heater comes in. The water heater is a very important part of your plumbing system that you rely on every day. You see, the minerals we just mentioned leave behind deposits. Those deposits get stuck to your plumbing and stuck inside plumbing appliances.

Your water heater is no exception, and can be impacted whether you have a storage tank water heater or a tankless water heater. Read on to learn more!

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