Spring Is Almost Here: Now’s the Time for Preventative Maintenance

March 1, 2025

When the sun and warmer weather arrives in Oregon after a long winter, it’s exciting and refreshing. It lightens moods and even causes us to head outdoors and start sprucing up our yards and preparing for the change of season. Spring is also the best time to get your heating and cooling system tuned up. That way – no matter what type of weather comes our way – springtime rain or springtime sun – you’ll be ready. Here are some other reasons why you should set up your tune-up soon, or sign up for our Preventative Maintenance Agreement to take

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How to Clean Your AC Filters for Optimal Efficiency

August 7, 2024

Air filter maintenance is an easy and important part of keeping your cooling system working efficiently. If you have excess humidity in your Portland, OR home, consistently poor indoor air quality (IAQ), or higher-than-normal energy bills, a dirty filter could be why. According to the United States Department of Energy (DOE), filter maintenance can cut HVAC-related energy costs by up to 15%. The following is everything you need to know about cleaning or replacing your AC filter. Set the Right Filter Maintenance Schedule According to most HVAC equipment manufacturers, standard, pleated air filters last just 30

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DIY vs. Professional Air Conditioning Installation: Why You Should Call an Expert

June 13, 2024

DIY air conditioning installation can be a tempting way to save money, especially if you enjoy working with your hands. That does not mean it is always a good idea. Air conditioners are complicated machines, and you need specialized skills to install them. If you make mistakes, you can easily damage your new air conditioner or home. You can also hurt yourself. Professional installation avoids those problems and offers a variety of practical benefits. 1. Stay Safe Home improvement projects can be dangerous, especially when working with electricity. You can electrocute yourself when you work with

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Common Problems with AC Compressors and How to Fix Them

May 16, 2024

When it comes to your home’s cooling system, its compressor is an important part. Situated in your outdoor condenser unit, your compressor is responsible for compressing the refrigerant vapor to remove heat. Unfortunately, just like any other system component, it can malfunction from time to time. Knowing the most common compressor issues can help you to get the problem remedied faster. Dirty Condenser Coil As hot refrigerant is pumped outside, it travels through the AC’s condenser coil to release the heat it’s accumulated. If the coil is covered with debris, like dirt and dust, it won’t

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How to Winterize Your Home’s Air Conditioning System

December 12, 2023

Many homeowners start thinking about how to get their heating systems ready for the winter as soon as fall arrives. But don’t forget about your air conditioning (AC) system while you’re getting ready for winter. If you want your air conditioner to work like new when the weather warms up again, winterizing it correctly is a must. Here we will go over the fundamentals of winterizing your house’s AC system. Clean the Outdoor Unit Make sure to clean the external condenser unit of your air conditioner before winter arrives. Debris like grass clippings, twigs and leaves

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What Is the Ideal AC Temperature for Sleeping?

November 20, 2022

Updated November 2024 Everyone occasionally has the experience of trying to sleep when it is too hot and humid and feeling uncomfortable and restless because of it. We all understand, at least intuitively, that temperature is essential to sleep, but recent scientific research has revealed just how significant it is. It dictates how fast you fall asleep and shapes the overall sleeping experience throughout the night. How Temperature Affects Sleep Your body cools down as a natural process of preparing to sleep. This is a process that you can accelerate by

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How to Safely Adjust the Speed of Your AC Fan

September 20, 2022

Updated November 2024 Adjusting the speed of your air conditioner’s fan is a great way to improve its efficiency and lower your energy costs. But before you make any changes, it’s important to understand the potential risks involved. Reasons Why You May Need to Adjust Your AC Fan’s Speed If your AC unit is not cooling your home as effectively as it should be, one solution is to increase the fan speed. This will help circulate more cool air throughout your home and make it more comfortable. You may

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How Long Can Oregon Landlords Take to Provide Air Conditioning?

June 13, 2022

Updated: December 2024 On hot days during the summer, many renters head to the neighborhood pool to swim with relatives and friends or go out for ice cream. After cooling down, these individuals simply want to return to a comfortable living environment. What they probably don’t want to come home to, though, is a home without any air conditioning at all. If that’s the case, they might wonder how long their landlord can leave them without air conditioning. The answer depends upon whether or not an air conditioning unit is already installed in the apartment or rental

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Reasons to Schedule an AC Tune-up

June 7, 2022

Summer Is On Its Way Summer officially begins on June 21st this year. That means it’s time to get your air conditioner ready to go. Is it ready to keep you comfortable during the heat? Scheduling your AC tune-up is the best way to ensure your system is kept running at peak efficiency all season long. One of the best – and easiest – things you can do this summer is stay on top of cleaning or changing your AC air filter. This is a simple home maintenance task that many people forget about.

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How to Keep Your AC Functioning in Extreme Heat

August 6, 2021

Updated: December 2024 Extreme heat usually feels unbearable. Hot weather keeps your air conditioning running a lot during the summer, so making sure you can reduce your risk for having it break down is important. Here are some ways to keep your air conditioning functioning well – even when the weather gets extremely hot. #1: Use your windows to your advantage. During the day, sunlight will stream into your windows and heat it up. If your AC is running at the same time, it must work harder

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