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A furnace is a big part of your life—whether you realize it or not.

How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

January 18, 2022

A furnace is a big part of your life—whether you realize it or not. It keeps your Portland home warm and can help with your indoor air quality (IAQ). So it is important to gain a better understanding of furnace fundamentals. Furnace Basics Training If you are a curious new Portland homeowner or someone who…

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How a Whole-House Humidifier Keeps You Healthy

December 15, 2021

There are many advantages to adding a whole-house humidifier to your Oregon home. Adding a humidifier can increase the comfort level in your home and lower your annual energy expenses.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

November 9, 2021

Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly.

Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

October 19, 2021

Even if you have not thought about your furnace for months—it is easy to overlook if it is stationed in the basement or hidden in a closet—fall is the perfect time to make sure the most important seasonal equipment in your home is ready for action.

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3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping

September 15, 2021

At Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning, we understand that depending on your air conditioner to run efficiently is crucial to helping you get the good night’s sleep you deserve. We also know how critical sleep is to everyday life, so we make it a priority to provide our customers in the West Linn, OR, area a cooling system that ensures the utmost comfort all hours of the day or night.

Air Handler Maintenance

August 5, 2021

All the air in your Oregon home runs through your air handler, and keeping it in tip-top shape has distinct benefits for you

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What Are Zone Control Systems?

July 15, 2021

A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your Oregon home needs at the time. It not only adds to the comfort level of your home but can also lower your energy bills.

How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?

June 11, 2021

Air conditioners do so much more than just cool, like dehumidify your home or business and help keep your inside air cleaner. Understanding a bit of its basic components and how they work can help you identify a problem or malfunction when it occurs.

Is It Normal for My AC to Turn On and Off?

May 3, 2021

When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do?

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Spring Money-Saving Tips

April 5, 2021

If you can reduce that usage in Portland, you will be able to make a difference in our environment and save yourself some money as well. Take some of the following ideas from our professionals at Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning to heart and make some money-saving resolutions today.

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