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.
Continue ReadingA 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.
Continue ReadingUnusual sounds may indicate the need for a tune-up, cleaning, or repair.
Continue ReadingYou’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.
Continue ReadingThere 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.
Continue ReadingWhen the temperatures drop in Portland, nothing feels as comfy as turning up the heat and cozying up indoors.
Continue ReadingWe believe you should control your comfort, and it starts with your indoor-air-quality (IAQ) and relative indoor humidity.
Continue ReadingIt 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!
Continue ReadingWant to heat and cool your Oregon City, home, reduce your carbon footprint, and simplify your HVAC setup—all at the same time?
Continue ReadingProfessional Air Duct Cleaning for Cleaner, Healthier Homes Clean air ducts play a major role in indoor air quality, HVAC efficiency, and home comfort. This guide explains why professional duct cleaning matters in , how to recognize when your ducts need attention, what the process involves, and why local homeowners trust for reliable service. Why…
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