You don’t want to wait until winter arrives in the Pacific Northwest to turn on your heating system. Starting your furnace up in the fall allows you to identify any issues that might have occurred during the summer. The best way to make sure […]
Technology has changed the way that we do most things from connecting with family and friends to buying goods and services. But technological innovation doesn’t stop at your smartphone or other portable electronics. Portland homeowners can also look forward to convenient home cooling and heating […]
Sick Building Syndrome can seem like a rather strange term at first. Buildings are, of course, inanimate, so how in the world can they be “sick”? The term actually has to do with the health of the people within the structure, and it can be […]
What Necessitates the Need for a New HVAC Coil? For the most part HVAC coils offer trouble-free operation throughout their life cycle. A simple cleaning once or twice a year is all that they will need for the most part. So why would a coil […]
Watch out for low-cost HVAC repairs. The price might look good but many contractors cut corners that end up costing you more money down the road. The price on your HVAC estimate looks great, but do you know what your HVAC contractor is actually doing? […]
Air conditioning systems usually run for long hours, meaning they account for a large fraction of your energy bill. Learning how to properly use your HVAC system can therefore lead to improvements in energy efficiency. If you are concerned about the performance and cost of […]
Legionnaires’ disease was identified and named in 1977 after it infected a large group of American Legion members at a convention in a Philadelphia hotel. This dangerous bacterium is a variety of pneumonia that spreads through HVAC systems and various water fixtures. Although it does […]
Most people know that excess humidity can make them feel uncomfortable in the summertime, so it stands to reason that humidity makes air conditioning work harder. Conversely water vapor in the air in the wintertime will make your home feel more comfortable. Humidity levels […]
Air conditioners come in different packages to cater to different needs. People who are planning on having one installed in their house should think carefully about their requirements so that they can get an appropriate unit. Here are the most popular air conditioner types and […]
Millions of people have heating and cooling systems in their homes and offices but only a few of them know how air conditioners work. In fact, some people do not even want to know, provided their AC machines work without a problem. Read on to […]
