Clawson Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning System Installation’

Meet the Mini HVAC Wonder: The Ductless Mini Split

Monday, September 18th, 2023

If you’re tired of having a central air conditioner and want to try something new, a ductless mini split is definitely the way to go. When your current unit is reaching the end of its life and it’s time to invest in a replacement, schedule an appointment with our team to complete an in-home assessment for a ductless mini split HVAC system.

Ductless mini splits in Portland, OR, are gaining popularity. And for a good reason! A ductless mini split offers a variety of benefits. You can keep reading to learn more about ductless mini splits, including a couple of downsides that you also need to consider before making the investment.

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Heatwaves in Oregon: It’s Time to Get AC Installed

Monday, August 21st, 2023

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve seen many days of extreme heat with temperatures in the triple digits. Unfortunately, many homes in Oregon aren’t equipped with central air conditioners. If you’re one of those homeowners, now is a great time to invest in a whole house system that’ll keep your home safe, cool, and comfortable for the rest of the summer and many summers to come.

If you have any questions about air conditioning installation in Oregon City, OR, our team is always here to help. We can schedule an in-home assessment and help you choose the perfect solution for your unique needs. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of a whole home air conditioner and why now is a great time to invest in one.

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Best Practices For Using Your New AC

Monday, July 10th, 2023

When you get a new air conditioner, you want to take excellent care of it from day one. How you care for your AC in its early days will have a huge impact on how well it operates over its entire lifespan. Plus, you’re establishing great habits that will help ensure you take good care of your AC consistently over the years.

We have maintenance tips that can help you maximize energy efficiency and help your air conditioner last for longer than average. If you need air conditioning installation in Lake Oswego, OR, give our team a call. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn about the best practices for taking care of your AC from day one.

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Ductless vs. Central Air Conditioning—Some Facts to Know

Monday, July 26th, 2021

Are you currently considering replacing your air conditioning system? Then you may already have considered having a ductless air conditioner installed rather than sticking with the standard central air conditioning of most homes. We encourage you to take a look at ductless mini split heat pumps (yes, most are heat pumps, so they heat as well as cool) as a possible choice.

There are several facts to know that will help you decide between ductless cooling and central cooling.

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Does It Really Matter What Size AC I Get?

Monday, June 28th, 2021

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When you start to consider your AC installation options in Portland, OR, you’ll run up against several questions: Should you get a high-efficiency air conditioner? Maybe switch to a heat pump? Or go for special features such as a scroll compressor? One question that may occur to you is how big an AC you need, and whether it’s important or not if you end up with one that’s on the larger side.

To clarify: when we talk about the “size” of an air conditioner, we don’t mean the physical size or how much size it takes up. We mean the cooling capacity of the AC system, how much heat it can remove from the air. AC size is measured as “tons,” with 1 ton equal to 12,000 BTUs of heat removed an hour. (For a point of comparison, a window AC removes about 5,000 BTUs/hour, just enough for a single room.) Standard residential central air conditioners range from 1 to 5 tons of cooling power.

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What to Know About High-Efficiency Air Conditioning Systems

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

Are you looking to have a new air conditioning installation this spring? If so, you have several choices to make about what type of AC to get. For example, you might decide to have a heat pump put in rather than an air conditioner, which takes the place of both the AC and the heater. If you’re staying with a central air conditioner, you can pick a model similar to the one you currently have, or you may wish to look at the newest high-efficiency models.

Just the words high efficiency are tempting—people imagine a system that will chop down on their bills. But there are some facts to know about high-efficiency air conditioners that will factor into your decision. We’ve got the important low-down on going for high efficiency.

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Is a Heat Pump a Better Choice than an AC?

Monday, August 10th, 2020

The answer to this question is similar to the answer to many questions about installing central comfort systems: it depends. When it comes to finding the ideal central comfort system for a house, technicians and homeowners must weigh several factors to make the right final choice.

We can say a few definite things about the choice between air conditioners and heat pumps in Portland, OR to help you narrow your search. But please work with professionals before deciding. It’s our job to deliver the best outcome to your comfort concerns and give you years of worry-free living in your house.

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Is a Ductless Installation Right for Your Home?

Monday, June 29th, 2020

Have you heard about ductless air conditioning and heating systems? Probably, since you’ve made it to this post. You’re curious about these HVAC systems and want to know more about them—specifically if one of these HVAC systems is right for installing in your house.

No question, ductless systems (also known as ductless mini splits and ductless heat pumps) have numerous advantages. They are the top comfort systems in Europe, Japan, and large parts of Asia, and they are making waves in North America now as well. If you’ve heard positives about ductless mini splits, they’re probably true. But that doesn’t mean ductless is ideal for every situation.

We’re going to break down situations where ductless heating and AC installation in Portland, OR is beneficial. See if any of these applies to you:

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What You Need to Know About Air Conditioner Efficiency Ratings

Monday, May 18th, 2020

Are you currently debating about a new air conditioning installation in Portland, OR? You have come to the right people! We never take any shortcuts when we install a new system. Many contractors will only rip out the old system and stick a new one in. We take the time to ensure our customers have the right new air conditioner to meet the cooling needs of their house and see that it is installed so it will run at maximum efficiency. We have the confidence to back any system we install with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

We’d like to share some of our expertise about one of the most important factors when considering a new air conditioner: it’s efficiency rating. These ratings can be confusing to people, and there are some assumptions homeowners may have about what they mean.

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Why You Want Our Pros to Install a New Air Conditioner

Monday, May 4th, 2020

With the summer heat coming up, you’re thinking that your old air conditioning system may not make it to fall. Or it will make it through the season, but it will cost you far too much to run than is worth it. You’re ready for a new air conditioning installation in Portland, OR, or the greater Portland area. How do you start? You have a few basic options:

Purchase the air conditioner yourself and install it as a DIY project.
Purchase the air conditioner yourself and have an amateur install it.
Leave all of it to certified HVAC professionals.

The first and second options will lead to serious troubles. The chance of getting everything just right so you have a great long-term performance from the new system is almost nil. You may think you’ll save money, but the true costs will be far higher—starting with inferior comfort and ending with needing to replace the system years too early.

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