Furnaces Articles

A furnace is a major investment for any Portland homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.

Nobody wants problems or issues with their furnace—but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point.

Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.

Our professionals at ESI Heating & Cooling encourage you to understand how your gas furnace works so you can spot any potential problems in your Portland home’s heating system. 

Even if you have not thought about your furnace for months—it is easy to overlook if it is stationed in the basement or hidden in a closet—fall is the perfect time to make sure the most important seasonal equipment in your home is ready for action. 

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Portland homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Portland home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty heating or cooling. On cold days, this can be a nuisance. For example, you may be confined to only a few rooms in your home. Or you might have to wear a coat and blanket just to function around the house.

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.  In reality, the key is treating your Portland system with care and respect. With just a small amount of time and energy,…

If you happen to be in the market for a new furnace, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options available. Our professional team at ESI Heating & Cooling would like to make it a bit easier by providing some basics on the different types of furnaces on the market today. We hope this information…

If your heating or air conditioning system suddenly stops working in your Portland home, it’s easy to think the worst. However, sometimes the malfunction is not really caused by your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at all, but actually from a broken thermostat. Here are some expert tips on checking your thermostat first…

It’s easy to moan when you decide that a major appliance or home system needs replacing. After all, these are expensive investments and probably not your favorite way to spend your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there’s often not a clear-cut message, short of an appliance completely breaking down, that definitively indicates it’s time to buy a…

As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Portland, you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance. Maintaining your…

If there is a strange smell coming from your furnace, treat it with caution. Learn some possible reasons for the foul odor and if it’s dangerous to inhale.

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