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How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

November 22, 2024
How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill. Photo of a family enjoying a meal together in the kitchen.

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.

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How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace?

October 25, 2024
How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace?

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!

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

October 18, 2024
Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out? Furnace pilot light.

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.

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What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System?

March 29, 2024
What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System? Women looking at device with serious expression.

So, you’re thinking about upgrading your Oregon heating and cooling system. Have you ever heard of dual fuel? 

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How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

December 20, 2023
How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather? Mature couple sat in front of a fire drinking hot chocolate from mugs.

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.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

December 8, 2023
What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace? Worried senior smartphone user getting bad

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.

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How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

November 17, 2023
How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

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. 

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5 Important Reasons to Consider a New Furnace

February 27, 2023
Money in jar homeowner started saving by buying a new furnace. Ben’s Heating

Your furnace plays the key role in keeping you warm in your Portland home, but even with routine maintenance, it won’t last forever.

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