Posts Tagged ‘Portland’

6 Sounds Your Furnace Shouldn’t Make

Monday, December 19th, 2022

How has your furnace been operating lately? Is the system working around the same as always, or has your furnace begun to exhibit some strange new quirks? If you have begun to have some concerns with the way your furnace is functioning, then we’d advise reaching out to a technician for assistance.

One of the indicators that you can be on the alert for is the development of new noises from your system. Different sounds that weren’t there before can be a sign of different issues. If you pick up on any of the following sounds, we’d say now is a great time to talk to our team about furnace repair in Portland, OR.

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How Dirty Ducts Mess With Your Comfort…And How to Solve the Problem

Monday, December 5th, 2022

No one enjoys spending time in a home that is dusty and dirty. The issue is you can try to keep your home clean, but if your ductwork is dirty, it may be working against you. The rooms you dust may have dusty air that is just mucking them up the instant you turn on your heater. That is a frustrating situation!

If you are battling with dusty air then it may mean it is time to have your ductwork checked. Our team can help to address the following problems and improve your comfort and air quality in the process.

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4 Problems Your Heater Can Develop

Monday, November 21st, 2022

Taking a walk outside these days requires layers, gloves, and probably a beanie. We applaud those of you still getting those steps in. But we can probably all agree that those steps get easier the closer you get to the warm haven of your home.

The thing is, lately your home isn’t feeling as warm as it used to. If that concerns you, then you aren’t alone. A lack of reliable heating is a concerning issue, especially if you have young kids or elderly family members in the home. When you need heater repair in Portland, OR, it is a good idea to get service scheduled quickly.

Here are some of the things that your heater may be struggling with.

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Why Your Heater Might Be Smelling Strange

Monday, November 7th, 2022

You are starting to use your heater on a regular basis by now (or at least most of us are). We hope that you already got a tune-up for your heater before now. However, even with having maintenance done, there is a chance that your heat pump in Portland, OR is going to run into some issues.

If you are starting to notice some issues with your heat pump heater then it is a good idea to schedule service with our team. But how do you know that something is up with your system? Watch out for warning signs such as strange smells and other symptoms of trouble.

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Why Your Furnace Is Struggling to Heat Your Home

Monday, October 10th, 2022

burnersHave you been trying to keep your home reasonably warm during the chilly nights that have hit our area? If so, you may have noticed that you are underwhelmed by what your furnace has to offer. In fact, you may be finding yourself downright cold in the middle of the night.

The question you are probably asking is, “Why isn’t my furnace doing its job?”

The hope is likely that the thermostat is actually off by mistake or that it was set wrong. However, in most cases, a furnace that isn’t heating your home probably needs a furnace repair in Portland, OR.

Below we’ve listed some possible causes behind this issue so you know when to contact us for a fix!

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How to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

Monday, September 26th, 2022

Using your HVAC system and pairing it with excessively dirty ductwork is similar to trying to drive on a road that is made of rocks and dirt. It’s bumpy, slow, and pretty dusty! That’s why it is best to do what is possible to keep your ductwork clean.

Cleaning up your ductwork is one of the ways that you can improve your indoor air quality. We want you to be able to enjoy great air quality in your home because it will help your overall home comfort. We will explain air duct cleaning in Portland, OR and other ways we can help you improve your indoor air quality.

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4 Reasons To Book Heater Maintenance Today

Monday, September 12th, 2022

We’ve had some insane heat lately but the temperatures are going to start cooling off again soon. And when they do, we all know how fast and far they can drop, sometimes even overnight. While you probably aren’t even wanting to think about your heater at the moment, we’d say now could be one of the best times to get a tune-up for this system.

Maintenance for any system made for heating in Portland, OR is an essential service to have performed each year. Whether you use a heat pump or a furnace, a tune-up can allow you to get the best performance out of your system.

But why book your appointment today? We’ll explain this and all of the benefits of yearly maintenance here.

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Best Practices For Using Your Thermostat

Monday, August 15th, 2022

air-conditioning-serviceYour thermostat is the translator between you and your AC unit. You let the thermostat know what temperature you want the house to be and then the temperature translates those commands to your air conditioner so it can get to work.

It makes sense that you’d want to know how to use the thermostat in a smart way so that you can get the best effectiveness and efficiency from your air conditioning in Portland, OR. But is there really a “best” way to use your thermostat? We’d say there is.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, July 18th, 2022

duct-cleaningHow clean is the air in your home? Maybe you have a full schedule that you use to keep up on your dusting regimen. Or maybe you just dust when you know that you need it. Either way, we don’t judge. However, we don’t want you to ignore a problem in your home. If you feel like you have to dust every day and still can’t keep up with the debris floating around your home, then it might be time to talk to a pro about your indoor air quality.

The core culprit may lie within your ductwork. Namely, your ductwork may be dirty enough that it is acting as the source of the debris! If this is the case, it is worthwhile to talk to our team about a solution. If your ductwork is chock full of built-up debris, it may be time to schedule air duct cleaning in Portland, OR.

Let us tell you more about air duct cleaning and other ways that we can help to improve your indoor air quality.

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Are AC Tune-Ups or Repairs More Important?

Monday, June 6th, 2022

blue-question-markYou want to take care of your air conditioner. A well-cared-for AC is more likely to take good care of you on a hot day, after all. But does that mean you really have to schedule tune-ups for it every year? Similarly, can you just use maintenance to address a small repair need?

You may be wondering if you can get by with just maintenance or repairs. We understand the inclination, but we want to make sure that you understand why both expert maintenance and expert repairs are vital to your AC system.

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