When a furnace is in its last days, homeowners sometimes feel stressed about having to make some tough decisions quickly. After all, a new furnace is a big investment in your home and your family’s comfort. In addition to important details regarding upfront costs, warranties, fuel sources and the furnace’s size, there are other factors […]

Heating your home during the winter accounts for nearly 20 percent of the energy that you use. Depending on your home’s building envelop, as well as your heating practices, the amount of energy that your furnace consumes could be greater. By making simple changes to your home and habits, you’ll shrink your home heating bills […]

When the weather is cold, it’s natural to want to keep your home warm and save energy using a variety of tactics. Unfortunately, there are creative ideas that seem to make sense, but simply don’t work. By knowing the truth about the most popular heating and furnace myths, you’ll prevent unnecessary wear and see real […]

Congratulations on purchasing your first home! Being a new homeowner is an exciting venture that involves learning about the quirks around your property. Between unpacking, housewarming parties and exploring your neighborhood, it can be simple to overlook one of your home’s most important features—the HVAC system. Even though it seemed to run well when you […]

During the fall and winter, you want to feel warm and cozy as you spend time with your friends and family. After all, it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. For this reason, HVAC experts recommend that you perform simple maintenance tasks and schedule a professional tune-up and inspection to avoid […]

Unless your water temperatures aren’t optimal or you have no hot water, you might not give your water heater a second thought. While it’s simple to have the “out of sight, out of mind” attitude about this essential appliance, regular water heater maintenance is vital to prolonging its life and reducing energy costs. One of […]

You bought a home! Congratulations! Whether this is your first time purchasing a home or fifth, it’s important to be familiar with the systems that control its comfort levels before for they need a major repair. Doing so allows you to perform the preventive maintenance the HVAC system needs, recognize sign of trouble and avoid […]

Your hot water heater tank—it’s one of the things that many people don’t think about until it doesn’t work. When it’s installed well and set to the right temperature and pressure settings, you don’t have to do much to keep it running efficiently. However, like other major equipment in your home, it needs your attention […]

If you believe in Murphy’s Law, an ignored heat pump will fail during the worst time of year, in the dead of winter. With the upcoming holidays, this is the last thing you want, especially since the winter is one of the busiest times of year for HVAC technicians. The best solution is preventive HVAC […]

Summer is finally heating up here in Portland and most of you might be asking “why isn’t my air conditioning unit working?”. If you find yourself asking this question, you are not alone! Our latest infographic details the different reasons preventing an AC unit from functioning. Be sure to read the list of possible causes and […]