How Does My Furnace Affect My Home’s Indoor Air Quality? Close up photo of furnace coils in a blue hue.

How Does My Furnace Affect My Home’s Indoor Air Quality?

October 24, 2025

When the temperatures drop in Portland, nothing feels as comfy as turning up the heat and cozying up indoors.

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

October 17, 2025

We believe you should control your comfort, and it starts with your indoor-air-quality (IAQ) and relative indoor humidity.

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Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

September 19, 2025

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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Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense. Businessman holding jar of savings.

Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense

September 12, 2025

Want to heat and cool your Oregon City, home, reduce your carbon footprint, and simplify your HVAC setup—all at the same time?

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Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling

August 22, 2025

Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older house is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Ben’s Heating, AC and Electrical LLC to be there every step of the way to help however we can.

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Why Is My AC Short Cycling?

Why Is My AC Short Cycling?

August 15, 2025

Your AC cannot make up its mind.  One minute, it runs. Then it stops. Then it runs again.

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How Can I Afford a New AC System (and Other HVAC Equipment)?

July 18, 2025

Most people spend 90 percent of their day indoors, according to the US EPA. Investing in your home, health, and comfort just makes sense.

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Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

July 11, 2025

We all know the difference between the heating and cooling settings on a thermostat.

But what’s the difference between the On or Auto switch? How does this setting impact the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your Portland home?

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What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

June 20, 2025

As the temperatures begin to rise in Portland, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

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Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep

June 13, 2025

Although the U.S Centers for Disease Control recommends adults sleep seven or more hours per night, one in three adults say they log fewer hours.

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