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.
Why are you heating and cooling your home when you are not there? Being able to control your thermostat when you are away is one of the most cost effective energy improvements you can make in your home. Contact us today to learn more!
Be sure to focus on enhancing your indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall home comfort and enjoy the autumn season to its fullest.
Have your utility bills suddenly jumped? It could be your heating and cooling system.
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.”
Close your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your home and causing your AC to use more energy.
In the heat of the summer, it’s easy to assume that bigger is better when it comes to air conditioning (AC) systems. Obviously, if you have an air conditioner that’s too small in your Portland home, you will not be able to keep your temperatures consistently low even if the unit is running constantly.
Turn on your ceiling fan when you’re home while raising the temperature on your thermostat to save energy costs and keep your home feeling cool. Make sure that your fan is rotating counter clockwise to blow the air straight down and therefore feel cool.
Many reasons can cause an air conditioner to malfunction, resulting in warm or hot air blowing through your vents. Our ESI Heating and Cooling professionals want to help you diagnose those problems quickly and then get them fixed, so you can cool down your family and your home.
If you are not changing the filter in your AC system like you change the oil in your car you risk overworking it and damaging it that could result in expensive repairs or even replacement! At least every three months or more frequently if you have pets or dust issues!