If you own a heat pump in throughout the greater area, you might have noticed something curious: water pooling around the outdoor unit or even steam rising from it during a cold snap. Before you panic and search for emergency repairs, it’s important to understand heat pump condensation. For homeowners in…
Spring is a time of renewal, but for millions of homeowners, it’s also the season of sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Trees and grass in , are prominent springtime culprits, letting pollen loose into the air and on surfaces—and if we’re not careful—into our homes. We track it indoors, let it in through open windows…
Everyone wants to save money on heating bills, especially when the winter temperatures start to drop. We love helping homeowners’ lower energy costs without skimping on comfort. One of the questions we often hear from our customers is, “Is it okay to turn the heat off when I leave the house and then…
Do you experience four seasons just by walking through your home? Does one room feel like a hot summer day and another like a cold winter night all at the same time? Inconsistent heating and cooling are common problems that can affect your comfort and increase your energy bills in . At , we’ve got…
Did you ever start sneezing or coughing right after you entered a building or home? You can probably blame the poorly maintained indoor air quality.
Homeowners in Portland, generally favor heat pumps for their energy efficiency and dual heating and cooling capabilities. However, like any HVAC system, they can develop issues that impact performance.
Winter in Portland, is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.
In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Portland, creating some significant health problems.
So, your trusty AC or furnace has finally thrown in the towel. You start researching replacement options and keep running into this thing called a heat pump.
When the temperatures drop in Portland, nothing feels as comfy as turning up the heat and cozying up indoors.
Your furnace works hard to keep your Michigan home toasty, but continuous heating also dries indoor air.