The Clean Air Act Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Portland’

Why Your Heater Might Be Smelling Strange

Monday, November 7th, 2022

You are starting to use your heater on a regular basis by now (or at least most of us are). We hope that you already got a tune-up for your heater before now. However, even with having maintenance done, there is a chance that your heat pump in Portland, OR is going to run into some issues.

If you are starting to notice some issues with your heat pump heater then it is a good idea to schedule service with our team. But how do you know that something is up with your system? Watch out for warning signs such as strange smells and other symptoms of trouble.

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Why Your Furnace Is Struggling to Heat Your Home

Monday, October 10th, 2022

burnersHave you been trying to keep your home reasonably warm during the chilly nights that have hit our area? If so, you may have noticed that you are underwhelmed by what your furnace has to offer. In fact, you may be finding yourself downright cold in the middle of the night.

The question you are probably asking is, “Why isn’t my furnace doing its job?”

The hope is likely that the thermostat is actually off by mistake or that it was set wrong. However, in most cases, a furnace that isn’t heating your home probably needs a furnace repair in Portland, OR.

Below we’ve listed some possible causes behind this issue so you know when to contact us for a fix!

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How to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

Monday, September 26th, 2022

Using your HVAC system and pairing it with excessively dirty ductwork is similar to trying to drive on a road that is made of rocks and dirt. It’s bumpy, slow, and pretty dusty! That’s why it is best to do what is possible to keep your ductwork clean.

Cleaning up your ductwork is one of the ways that you can improve your indoor air quality. We want you to be able to enjoy great air quality in your home because it will help your overall home comfort. We will explain air duct cleaning in Portland, OR and other ways we can help you improve your indoor air quality.

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4 Reasons To Book Heater Maintenance Today

Monday, September 12th, 2022

We’ve had some insane heat lately but the temperatures are going to start cooling off again soon. And when they do, we all know how fast and far they can drop, sometimes even overnight. While you probably aren’t even wanting to think about your heater at the moment, we’d say now could be one of the best times to get a tune-up for this system.

Maintenance for any system made for heating in Portland, OR is an essential service to have performed each year. Whether you use a heat pump or a furnace, a tune-up can allow you to get the best performance out of your system.

But why book your appointment today? We’ll explain this and all of the benefits of yearly maintenance here.

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Best Practices For Using Your Thermostat

Monday, August 15th, 2022

air-conditioning-serviceYour thermostat is the translator between you and your AC unit. You let the thermostat know what temperature you want the house to be and then the temperature translates those commands to your air conditioner so it can get to work.

It makes sense that you’d want to know how to use the thermostat in a smart way so that you can get the best effectiveness and efficiency from your air conditioning in Portland, OR. But is there really a “best” way to use your thermostat? We’d say there is.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, July 18th, 2022

duct-cleaningHow clean is the air in your home? Maybe you have a full schedule that you use to keep up on your dusting regimen. Or maybe you just dust when you know that you need it. Either way, we don’t judge. However, we don’t want you to ignore a problem in your home. If you feel like you have to dust every day and still can’t keep up with the debris floating around your home, then it might be time to talk to a pro about your indoor air quality.

The core culprit may lie within your ductwork. Namely, your ductwork may be dirty enough that it is acting as the source of the debris! If this is the case, it is worthwhile to talk to our team about a solution. If your ductwork is chock full of built-up debris, it may be time to schedule air duct cleaning in Portland, OR.

Let us tell you more about air duct cleaning and other ways that we can help to improve your indoor air quality.

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Are AC Tune-Ups or Repairs More Important?

Monday, June 6th, 2022

blue-question-markYou want to take care of your air conditioner. A well-cared-for AC is more likely to take good care of you on a hot day, after all. But does that mean you really have to schedule tune-ups for it every year? Similarly, can you just use maintenance to address a small repair need?

You may be wondering if you can get by with just maintenance or repairs. We understand the inclination, but we want to make sure that you understand why both expert maintenance and expert repairs are vital to your AC system.

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Ready for a New AC? 3 Factors to Consider

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

If your air conditioning system is on its last legs, it’s important to start planning now for a replacement. Sometimes it can be easy to tell if your AC is on its way out, but other times it can be challenging to determine if you need to replace it.

We can help you figure out if and when you need an AC replacement and also take care of the job. Here are three key factors that will alert you to when an air conditioner needs to be replaced soon.

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Address Repairs Now; Prevent Breakdowns Later

Monday, May 9th, 2022

You may not be using your air conditioner much just yet. However, as the weather warms up you’ll want to be sure that your system is able to get its job done. If something is wrong with your AC system, the sooner you get it addressed, the better off you’ll be.

Getting an AC repair in Portland to address a malfunctioning system is something you don’t want to put off. Here are the warning signs you should know about that will tell you it is time to call a technician for assistance.

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4 Reasons To Book AC Maintenance Now

Monday, April 25th, 2022

ac-technicianWe know that Oregon enjoys keeping cool weather around for a while. That said, we are starting to see the hints of warmer weather to come. It may be a while until we need to run an air conditioner, but even so, it is a great idea to get AC maintenance in Portland, OR taken care of now.

Maintenance is highly important to the overall operation of your air conditioner when warmer temperatures hit. If you haven’t gotten your tune-up taken care of yet, now is a great time to get this service done. Read on to learn why maintenance is a great way to get the most from your AC for the lowest price.

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