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Using natural light instead of artificial light inside is an easy way to save on your energy bill and keep your home cool.

To help slow the spread of illness, we have put in place measures to keep people safe.

There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork. If you can’t figure out the issue, give us a call at 503-233-1779 and we will inspect your furnace.  

Upgrade your HVAC equipment to help you save money on your monthly energy bills. Call us at 503-233-1779 today for more information.  

Air quality in your home is important to your family’s health. Having the right humidity levels, changing your filters regularly and installing air-cleaning or filtration systems like UV lights and air scrubbers are some of the ways you can affect the air quality in your home. Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning 503-233-1779  

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be mixed with other gasses with odors. Carbon monoxide can result from the burning of any of these, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane,…

If you are not changing the filter in your AC system like you change the oil in your car you risk overworking it and damaging it that could result in expensive repairs or even replacement! At least every three months or more frequently if you have pets or dust issues! Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning…

It’s time to replace your old or broken AC unit in your home and you don’t want anything to go wrong with the new one. Avoid the common mistakes people make when purchasing a new air conditioner and learn how to prevent them. Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning 503-233-1779  

Close your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your home and causing your AC to use more energy. Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning 503-233-1779  

It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside.  

Why are you heating and cooling your home when you are not there? Being able to control your thermostat when you are away is one of the most cost effective energy improvements you can make in your home. Contact us today to learn more!  

Protect your pets from indoor air pollution by changing your air filters regularly. Call Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning today at 503-233-1779.  

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat…

Insulate the pipes in your home on exterior walls or in unheated areas such as crawl spaces, garages, basements, and attics. Turn off the inside water shut-off valve that provides water to your outside spigots or hose bibs. Drain each line by opening the spigot until it stops dripping and then turn off the spigot.…

Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the pilot light has gone out. Call us at 503-233-1779 or request service online to have it properly fixed. This is indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help.  

Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings. It’s an easy reminder to replace them and is very important for your safety!  

You turn on your furnace, and you smell gas. What should you do? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your furnace and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at…

The central air conditioning system is a simple pleasure of everyday life. Your home should be a place where you can relax. On a hot summer day in Oregon City cool air is essential to your relaxation. If you take good care of your air conditioner with annual inspections and monthly filter swaps, it should…

Upgrade your HVAC equipment to help you save money on your monthly energy bills. Call us at (503) 233-1779 today for more information.  

On most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. On tells your HVAC unit to run its fans all the time, even when the air isn’t being heated or cooled. Auto means the fan only runs when your air is being treated. It might be a good idea to try…

It’s time to replace your old or broken AC unit in your home and you don’t want anything to go wrong with the new one. Avoid the common mistakes people make when purchasing a new air conditioner and learn how to prevent them.  

The best time of year to have your AC serviced is spring, even if you reside in a locale with pretty warm weather all year long. Call (503) 233-1779 to make your appointment to have one of our skilled and knowledgeable technicians come out to your home to maintain your unit. It’s best to have…

Just like a regular physical, a regularly scheduled maintenance appointment can help find and diagnose problems that would be otherwise invisible to you because the signs are not easily seen or heard. So often we notice problems only because we miss the benefit we lost when something stops working… To find out more, give one…

You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the Oregon City fire department or your HVAC technician? First, assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t…