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Annual HVAC Maintenance: A Timeline and Checklist for Every Season

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Published February 7, 2024 by Tony Spezza   Maybe you’ve noticed your energy bill is climbing and climbing with each passing year. Maybe you’re constantly adjusting your thermostat more than you normally should. Or your allergies begin to act up in the fall and spring a lot more than they have in the past.  Is […]

How Can I Check the Air Quality in My Home?

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Based on information collected by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend 90% of their time indoors. Some research shows the average American spends 62% of their awake time at their residence. Commercial properties–like offices–often invest in top-of-the-line filtration systems, which help improve indoor air quality. However, at home, we might not think about […]

5 FAQs About Furnace & Air Conditioning Filters

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Whether you are a Beaverton business owner or a Portland homeowner, you know that your heating and cooling unit is intricate and complex. However, you might not know the vital role furnace and air conditioning filters play in your overall indoor air climate. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Does my furnace have a filter,” or […]

Can an HVAC System’s Air Filtration Protect from COVID-19?

While the intricacies of COVID-19 are still being researched, many of us are wondering if HVAC filtration can help keep the virus at bay? As we are learning, scientists point to respiratory droplets as the primary mode of transmission. This means infection can be passed between people through coughing or sneezing.  It is also possible […]

Understanding Air Filter Ratings To Find the Right Air Filter for Your Portland Home

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Published June 12, 2024 by Tony Spezza   Using the right air filter for your HVAC system is a great way to ensure the air quality in your home is as healthy as possible, but with so many choices available, how do you know which air filter is right for your HVAC system? Choosing the […]

Debunking Air Conditioning Myths

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The Truth about Air Conditioners and Home Comfort Myth: Fans keep a room cooler. Fans move air in a room, creating a wind-chill effect, but do not affect the air temperature. When the wind from a fan hits your warm skin, heat transfers from your body to the air. Fans also help sweat evaporates at […]

Questions to Ask When Choosing Energy Efficient HVAC Systems

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Shopping for an energy efficient HVAC system is a large investment in your home. As building envelopes become tighter and insulation improves the HVAC system that your home required 20 years ago might not fulfill the same needs today. This is especially true if your house received several energy-saving improvements. Asking the right questions about […]

Furnace Soot and Other Issues? Signs You Might Need to Call a Professional Technician

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Annual furnace maintenance is a necessary task. It keeps the furnace in good working condition and helps it run as efficiently as possible. Maintenance also allows a professional to find and repair minor issues before they become expensive problems. As a homeowner, reporting irregularities that you notice to an HVAC professional also goes a long way […]

The Health Effects of Poor Indoor Air Quality

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With environmental concerns, outdoor air pollution gets a lot of media attention. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the level of pollutants in indoor air can be two to five times higher than the levels found outside. The agency lists polluted indoor air is one of the top public environmental health risks. As […]

Duct Cleaning to Improve Your Home and Health [Infographic]

When you think of pollution, you probably think of smoggy city air, not the air in your home. In fact, 87% of American homeowners don’t know that pollution may be worse in their homes than outside. Fortunately, professional duct cleaning helps rid the air of dirt and pollen, making it a much healthier environment. Find […]