That’s why indoor air can feel uncomfortably dry in winter, even though the furnace isn’t removing moisture. It changes how the air behaves.
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.
A cloud of white, odorless “smoke” billowing from your outdoor heat pump on a cold, wet Oregon day is a good sign, not a red flag.
Unusual sounds may indicate the need for a tune-up, cleaning, or repair.
You’ll be pleased to know that some of today’s gas furnaces burn at an efficiency rating from 98 to 99 percent, according to This Old House.
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.
We believe you should control your comfort, and it starts with your indoor-air-quality (IAQ) and relative indoor humidity.
It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its blank screen.
Is this a serious issue—does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed!
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