Furnace Articles

It’s understandable that home maintenance tasks can fall by the wayside. Many homeowners in Portland, follow the old saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Life gets busy, and other priorities tend to creep in each month, eating away at your time and budget.

As the temperature drops across Oregon, homeowners rely heavily on their heating systems to stay comfortable during chilly mornings and long winter nights. While many focus on maintaining furnaces, heat pumps, or boilers, one critical component often gets overlooked: your ductwork.

If you want to stay warm, safe, and comfortable no matter how low the temperature drops, preparing your heating system beforehand is essential.

The heating and cooling costs in your home account for approximately 43 percent of your total energy expenses, according to ENERGY STAR®.

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Gresham home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

When it comes to staying cozy in the greater Portland area, the debate—heat pump or furnace—is as classic as coffee vs. tea, rain jacket vs. umbrella, or Seahawks vs. literally anyone else.

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer?

On a frosty winter’s day here in Oregon, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Portland home warm and cozy. Feeling grateful? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most popular forms of heating, as American as apple pie.

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Portland home.