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We are very excited about the change in weather – how about you? As a show of our excitement, we would like to share with you our Spring Newsletter. Click the link to find articles on Duct Cleaning, AC Tune-Ups, a promotion, a delicious spring recipe, a “did you know” fact, and a highlighted testimonial from one of our valued customers. Happy Spring!
Romain Sailad with Orange, Feta & Beans
Energy efficiency and performance often go together. When your AC performs well, it is often making an efficient use of its electrical energy, so that it uses neither too little nor too much energy, but just the right amount to keep your home comfortable. Even still, with the ever-rising costs of energy, homeowners throughout the Portland, OR area are constantly looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption. While we cannot control the price of electricity, we can control how we use it. We’d like to share with you some ways of cooling your home more efficiently. For more AC tips, or to schedule a professional Portland OR air conditioning service, call the experts at The Clean Air Act, Inc. today!
For more information about Portland air conditioning services, including those related to energy efficiency, call The Clean Air Act, Inc. today!
For most of America, ductwork remains the primary way of moving heated air throughout the home. Whether you have a furnace, boiler, or heat pump, you need good, clean ductwork to facilitate the heating process and to provide adequate comfort for you and your family. But, the box-like ductwork that is so widely used can be inefficient, and often cannot be used in older, historical homes that do not have enough room to accommodate them. Fortunately, today homeowners can enjoy the convenience and effectiveness of ductwork without disrupting their home with major renovation or awkward retrofitting. High efficiency small ductwork systems, also known as high velocity mini duct systems, are quickly becoming a new standard. In this post, we’d like to explain what they could offer your home. For more information, or to schedule Beaverton heating, call the experts at The Clean Air Act today!
A high-efficiency small ductwork system uses small, insulated flexible ducts that circulate hot air at a greater rate. Due to the small diameter of the ducts, they can control the passage of air, and prevent the tendency of air loss and air stagnation. The outlets are about 2” in diameter, and instead of bulky grates, they appear to be small circular holes in the wall. The small diameter and higher pressure of these ducts lets the system circulate more effectively than in conventional set ups, by creating a vacuum effect of negative pressure. The result is even heat, whether you’re lying on the ground, or up on a ladder.
Furthermore, unlike standard ducts, high efficiency small ductwork resists the accumulation of dust and debris, and when paired with an air filtration system, is virtually dust-free. While conventional sheet-metal ductwork is subject to energy loss of up to 30%, small ductwork is tightly sealed and highly efficient. It also provides up to 25% more dehumidification, which is essential for the summer climate.
All in all, high efficiency small ductwork systems offer energy efficiency in a compact package. For more information about how they change your Beaverton, OR heating, contact The Clean Air Act today!
Duct cleaning is a great way to improve the indoor air quality of your home, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your heating and cooling systems, and to reduce the impact of allergens in the household. This latter benefit is especially important for homeowners who have respiratory issues such as asthma or those who suffer from allergies. While duct cleaning makes sense, it’s not entirely clear to many homeowners how often they should schedule the service. In this post, we’d like to address this question. For Portland duct cleaning, call the experts at Clean Air Act, Inc today!
In order to address this question, let’s look at duct cleaning works and then examine the benefits.
For more information about Portland, OR duct cleaning, call Clean Air Act, Inc today!
Furnaces have long been one of the most popular home heating system options, and for very good reason. Modern furnaces are very effective, extremely efficient and very durable, allowing them to heat your home reliably and affordably over the course of their long lifespan. Of course, as is the case with any home heating system, you will eventually find that you need to contact a Portland furnace repair technician. When that time comes, call the furnace repair pros at The Clean Air Act, Inc. Our professional Portland, OR furnace repair specialists will have your furnace up and running at maximum performance levels again in no time.
Generally speaking, problems with your furnace are only going to get worse over time. That is why it is so important that you schedule any necessary Portland, OR furnace repair as soon as you suspect a problem with your system. In order to do so, though, you must recognize the warning signs that furnace repair is necessary.
Any general decline in the performance of your home heating system may indicate the need for furnace repair. Uneven heating may be the result of a problem with the fan in your furnace, or even your ductwork. Insufficient heating output may be a sign of a problem with your heat exchanger. Any problem can do serious damage over time, so contact us the moment you discover a problem with your furnace.
You should also call a Portland heating technician if you notice an increase in the cost of heating your home. If you have not made any big adjustments to your heating habits then there should be no major fluctuations in your heating costs. Should the cost of heating your home suddenly spike, it is very likely that there is an underlying problem causing this inefficiency. Schedule repair service immediately.
Your comfort is too important to take any chances with. Contact The Clean Air Act, Inc. if you suspect a problem with your heating system. Our team of Portland, OR furnace repair technicians will help protect your comfort throughout the heating season.
A heat pump is a great option for homeowners that want efficient heating and cooling in one convenient system. As we leave the cold season here in Oregon and the weather begins to warm up, you may start thinking about switching your heat pump from heating to cooling. Before you do that, it may be a good idea to think about performing some simple maintenance tasks to make sure that your heat pump works well. Contact the Portland heating experts at The Clean Air Act for all your heat pump repair and maintenance. We can help you make sure that your heat pump works well throughout the year. Here are a few of the thing that you may want to think about before the weather starts to warm up.
Heat pumps get a ton of use throughout the year because you use the same equipment to both heat and cool your home. In addition to that, your heat pump’s cooling mode has been dormant for much of the fall and winter. Before you just start cranking out the cooling it could be a good idea to get your heat pump inspected, repaired and maintained. With all the use that it gets your heat pump will likely start to develop small problems and issues. Those problems can impact the operation and efficiency of your heat pump. During regular maintenance, your technician will thoroughly inspect and clean out every component of your heat pump. They will find those small problems and repair which can result in some of the following benefits
Call the Portland, OR heating technicians at The Clean Air Act if you’re interested in setting up regular maintenance for your home’s heat pump. Contact The Clean Air Act today!
Even as we enter the end of the heating season in Portland, OR, your furnace may begin to lose its ability to heat your home. This can be disconcerting, even as spring approaches. Don’t wait until next year to schedule furnace repair service. Delaying repairs typically only worsens them. If you’re concerned about your furnace, you need to rely on a trained Portland heating professional to ensure that your repair is done right the first time. The Clean Air Act Inc. is committed to providing exceptional heating repair in the Portland, OR area.
One of the most common questions we hear from customers is “Why is my furnace not heating?” Let’s take a look at some common causes:
We hope that this brief list of common furnace heating problems helps you identify a problem. The next step is contacting your local Portland heating professionals at The Clean Air Act Inc. We service all makes and models of furnaces. Call us today!
If you are looking for cost-effective heating upgrades for your home, call the Portland heating experts at The Clean Air Act. We can help you with all of your heating and home energy needs. We’ve put together a few ways that you can start saving energy and money on utility bills in Portland, OR.
Here are a few cost-effective heating upgrades to consider.
When you choose Energy Star products, you are creating long-term savings on energy costs. Improving the efficiency of your home doesn’t stop with installing high-efficiency appliances; there are plenty of smaller upgrades that can also add up over time and improve heating performance.
One of the easiest improvements you can make is to seal up any cracks or places that are leaking air, such as older doors and windows. You can check for air leaks by using the “candle test,” which is basically putting a candle near any places that are suspected trouble spots, and then sealing those off with weatherization strips or caulking.
Installing a programmable thermostat is another easy way to save energy and money. These allow you to set the thermostat according to different times of the day. You can set it to turn down the heat when you are not home, and then turn back on right before you get home. There are many different models and features to look for in a programmable thermostat, but if you have questions, just give us a call.
If you would like to know more about small upgrades to your heating system, or about the advantages of an Energy Star-rated heating system, call Portland, OR heating specialists at The Clean Air Act. Contact The Clean Air Act today!
Most of us spend the majority of our time indoors. Because of all that time spent inside, it would make sense to pay attention to what is in the air that we breathe. Indoor air quality in Portland, OR is not something that most people spend much time thinking about. But the EPA estimates that poor indoor air quality is actually one of the top 5 threats to respiratory health. Installing a whole home indoor air cleaners is a great way to make a positive impact on the quality of air in your home. Indoor air filters can be targeted towards certain air contaminants and to your home’s needs. At Clean Air Act Inc., we specialize in indoor air quality in Portland, OR. We’re passionate about helping people clean the air in their home. We’ve installed countless air cleaners for our customers and wanted share some of the benefits of filtering the air in your home.
There are a number of different air pollutants that are normally found in indoor air. Obviously, one of the main benefits of getting an air cleaner in your home is that those pollutants will likely be greatly reduced. Here are a few of the most common air pollutants.
For people who suffer from asthma or allergies, reducing the amount of dust, pet dander, pollen and insect droppings in the air will likely result in an increase in comfort. Those pollutants in particular cause allergic and asthmatic reactions for many people.
If you have to dust a lot in your house, filtering out that dust in an air cleaner could potentially reduce the amount of dust that you see around your house.
Many air cleaners are able to remove viruses and bacteria from the air. Doing this might be able to reduce the number of instances of colds in your home.
Call Clean Air Act Inc. for all your indoor air cleaner repair and installation in Portland, OR.
Keeping a home comfortable and doing so efficiently are goals that a lot of homeowners have. Unfortunately, too often they are goals that work against one another. Many homeowners think that in order to operate the air conditioning system efficiently they must seal up their homes, which results in stale, low-quality air. If they over ventilate their homes, though, cool air escapes and reduces efficiency. The air conditioning and indoor air quality experts at The Clean Air Act have some tips for you to operate your air conditioner efficiently while boosting indoor air quality in Beaverton, OR.
One way to increase the efficiency of your air conditioning in Beaverton and while simultaneously improving your indoor air quality is to schedule professional duct cleaning in Beaverton. Dirty air ducts reduce energy efficiency and indoor air quality in a variety of ways. While it is unlikely that your air ducts will become so dirty that they are blocked off, it is possible that the dirt and other pollutants in them will clog up your air filters. This will increase airflow resistance and cost you more money to keep your home comfortable. Having your ducts cleaned allows your AC to operate with greater efficiency and also can reduce the amount of airborne pollutants circulating throughout your home.
A major cause of poor air conditioning efficiency and indoor air quality is damaged air ducts. We offer great air duct repair in Beaverton to help resolve this problem. We also offer ductless mini split installation if you are interested in a different way of keeping your house cool. Air ducts are a very effective conditioned air delivery system, but in many homes they are a serious cause of inefficiency. Ductless mini splits eliminate the need for air ducts in your home, allowing you to cool your home more efficiently and reducing air quality problems associated with forced air distribution systems.
For more information about ways to boost indoor air quality in your home call The Clean Air Act. We want to help you enjoy true comfort in Beaverton. Schedule service today to get the best, most efficient air conditioning system operation you can. Contact The Clean Air Act today!
