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Winter in Portland is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.
There is nothing scarier than switching your furnace on in the fall and catching a whiff of something burning.
If that happens to you, try to stay calm. The odor could be a harmless sign that your furnace is burning off dust at the start of the heating season in Portland. Or it could be a red flag for a more significant problem.
When the temperatures drop in Portland, nothing feels as comfy as turning up the heat and cozying up indoors.
A dependable furnace is essential for comfort and safety during West Linn’s long, damp heating season. While winters here aren’t extreme, persistent moisture, aging homes, and frequent cycling place unique stresses on furnace systems that don’t exist in drier climates. This guide covers furnace installation, repair, replacement, service, and maintenance in West Linn, OR, with…
Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you are having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What is a heat exchanger? How can you tell if this is the issue? What should you do about it?
Last Updated February 2026 When temperatures drop in Oregon City, a reliable furnace is essential for comfort, safety, and energy efficiency. Oregon City’s cold, damp winters place extended demand on heating systems from late fall through early spring – and when a furnace fails during peak cold weather, the consequences go beyond discomfort. Ben’s Heating…
Wintertime is here. That means your family will be spending more time indoors to stay warm.
Let’s face it: running your furnace gets expensive. Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis [LINK: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/heat-and-cool/home-heating-systems/]. Staying warm can be a costly proposition.
Let’s face it—there’s never a good time for the heat to go out in your Oregon home. You certainly don’t want to wait until your heating system stops working for you to realize you need a replacement!
If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your Oregon home, chances are the pilot light went out.
So, you’re thinking about upgrading your Oregon heating and cooling system. Have you ever heard of dual fuel?
We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Oregon City encounter problems with their home’s heating system. With the record-low temperatures and extreme conditions most of the country is currently experiencing, our Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old Man Winter blusters away outdoors.
If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Portland home.
Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning wishes more of our Oregon customers knew about the simple ways to cut heating costs during the winter. Some require a small financial investment, but some are free and incredibly simple with a little diligence.
Your furnace plays the key role in keeping you warm in your Portland home, but even with routine maintenance, it won’t last forever.