Furnace Frustrations: 6 Possible Reasons Your Furnace Is Blowing Out Cold Air
Published September 17, 2024 by Tony Spezza After letting your furnace hibernate for the spring and summer, you wake it up for the upcoming chilly season. Anticipating that oh-so-familiar musty smell and a gust of heated air, you turn on your furnace — but the warm air never comes. You’re only left with a […]
How To Choose the Right HVAC Contractor: 9 Necessary Tips and Tricks
Published July 22, 2024 by Tony Spezza Waking up in the middle of the night to chills or sweats is never fun, especially since you just spent all that money installing, repairing, or maintaining your energy-efficient HVAC unit. So what gives? While the efficiency of your HVAC unit is integral to the comfort of […]
Identifying and Diagnosing Common Furnace Problems
Published February 26, 2024 by Tony Spezza Your furnace is the heart(h) of your home, and when it is acting up, it can be annoying and scary. Noise, lack of heating, and water around your furnace could be a sign of a bigger furnace issue. And when it comes to the comfort and safety […]
5 FAQs About Furnace & Air Conditioning Filters
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 […]
Does Your Older Beaverton Home Need a New Gas Furnace?
As much as homeowners would like to hear their residential gas furnaces will last a lifetime, heating equipment does degrade over time. Luckily, the average lifespan of most furnaces is 15-20 years. Some models can even last up to 30 years with routine, professional maintenance. That means you can get decades of comfort before you […]
6 Benefits of Home Furnaces vs. Boiler Systems
Does your Beaverton home rely on a boiler system to provide heat? Have you wondered if making a switch to a furnace might be better? Each heating system has its benefits and drawbacks. If you are looking for answers on which is best for you, a boiler or a furnace, our Beaverton HVAC contractors are […]
Commercial & Residential HVAC Emergency FAQs
Some heating and cooling issues might be able to wait a few days before being inspected. Other HVAC problems require immediate attention. What constitutes an HVAC emergency? When should you contact a local HVAC contractor? How to Identify an HVAC Emergency Pressing HVAC troubles can not only be a nuisance, but they can present serious […]
What’s the Difference Between Single-Stage & Two-Stage Furnaces?
With Portland winter on the horizon, this is the perfect time to consider your current home heating and cooling system. If you find yourself wearing extra layers of clothing, or covering yourself up with blankets in the evening to stay warm, then it might be time to upgrade your single-stage furnace to a two-stage furnace. […]
What Do HVAC Heating & Cooling Efficiency Ratings Mean?
HVAC energy efficiency ratings are designed to inform consumers of each system’s efficiency. When your residential HVAC unit runs effectively you can expect reduced energy costs, while keeping your home comfortable no matter what the temperature is outside. We are here to help our residential and commercial clients in the Portland and Beaverton areas understand […]
Why Does My Furnace Keep Turning On and Off?
A normal furnace that’s properly sized for a home should turn off and on three to eight times per hour. Furnace cycling might occur more often if it’s cold outside or if a home needs more insulation. When a furnace frequently turns off and on, HVAC experts refer to the occurrence as “short cycling.” In […]