3 Tips To Prevent An AC Breakdown During A Heat Wave. An air conditioner repairman reading a digital tablet.

3 Tips to Prevent an AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave

March 1, 2025

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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3 Common Furnace Problems in Your Portland Home and How to Fix Them

3 Common Furnace Problems in Your Portland Home and How to Fix Them

February 28, 2025

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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How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger? A lit heat exchanger.

How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

February 21, 2025

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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Dry Vent Cleaning

February 14, 2025

Failure to clean.

Those words should never describe dryer upkeep in your Oregon home.

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Heat Pump Installation & Repair in Oregon City, OR by Ben's Heating & Air Conditioning

February 1, 2025

Reliable Heating & Cooling Solutions for Oregon City Homes Heat pumps are one of the most efficient ways to handle heating and cooling in Oregon City, but they must be properly installed and maintained to perform well year-round. This guide explains heat pump installation, repair, replacement, and service, how to spot problems early, and why…

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Furnace Services in Gresham, OR by Ben's Heating & Air Conditioning

February 1, 2025

Reliable Furnace Service for Gresham Homes Cold, damp winters in Gresham make a dependable furnace essential for comfort and safety. When temperatures drop, homeowners rely on their heating systems to operate efficiently, evenly, and-most importantly-safely. A furnace that struggles to start, heat consistently, or stay running can quickly turn into more than an inconvenience. provides…

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New Year, New Refrigerants: How the Changes Affect Your HVAC Replacement

New Year, New Refrigerants: How the Changes Affect Your HVAC Replacement

January 31, 2025

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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What Is a Heat Pump?

January 24, 2025

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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What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?

What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?

January 17, 2025

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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Heat Pump Services in Gresham, OR

January 15, 2025

Reliable Heat Pump Service for Gresham Homes Heat pumps are a popular choice for Gresham homeowners because they provide both heating and cooling in one efficient system. With cool, damp winters and mild summers, heat pumps are well suited for the Pacific Northwest climate-but only when they are properly installed, maintained, and serviced. When a…

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