Portland weather keeps you guessing. One day it’s damp and cool, the next you’re trying to remember where the fan ended up last fall. When the summer heat shows up, it doesn’t mess around-and having an air conditioner that works the way it should makes a big difference. When summer rolls through Portland, it doesn’t…
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An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave. Whether you need air conditioning repair in Portland OR or regular service in Gresham, this life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger… This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in Gresham, OR, as they have…
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Will your furnace finish the heating season strong without any repair issues or breakdowns? We are in the home stretch, with warmer daytime temperatures just a month or two away in Greater Portland. Hopefully, your furnace will not experience hiccups before spring.
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Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you are having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What is a heat exchanger? How can you tell if this is the issue? What should you do about it?
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Failure to clean.
Those words should never describe dryer upkeep in your Oregon home.
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As the calendar flips to a new year, the HVAC industry is ushering in a significant change: the introduction of new refrigerants. Starting January 2025, regulations under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act are driving a phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) like R-410A, a widely used refrigerant in residential and commercial HVAC systems.
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Heat pumps are very efficient, using up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters, according to the US Department of Energy.
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Furnace filters. They’re one of those items not really on the top of everyone’s minds, but they are important and can have a big impact. At Ben’s Heating and AC, we know with the right furnace filter, you can save money and improve your Portland indoor air quality (IAQ) in one fell swoop.
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Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
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Most homes in Oregon and across the country are well-insulated, helping your heating and cooling system run more efficiently.
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