With all the options available for setting your programmable thermostat, it is easy to get confused. Of course, this defeats the purpose of a programmable thermostat––it is designed for you to “set it and forget it,” making your life easier.
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.
You probably already know about the advantages of ductless heating and cooling systems—and how they can significantly lower your Happy Valley home’s carbon footprint while improving your indoor air quality (IAQ).
Why take steps to lower heating costs in our moderate Northwest Oregon winters? According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), heating accounts for 29 percent of utility bills, a significant portion of your home’s energy costs.
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.
In the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, your thermostat is the undisputed leader of the heating and cooling team. It signals your furnace and air conditioner (AC) when to turn on and off.
What’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your Bend, OR home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).
All the air in your Oregon home runs through your air handler, and keeping it in tip-top shape has distinct benefits for you.
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