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Summer is speeding into the Pacific Northwest faster than many of us expected. After a record-breaking warm winter, unseasonably high spring temperatures have begun laying the groundwork for a busy and earlier-than-usual cooling season. When Greater Portland heats up, our phone lines at light up. The summer rush for AC services is real, and can…
We are no strangers to power outages. Lightning strikes and strong wind can take out electricity infrastructure, and power companies often purposely cut service as a safety precaution during the wildfire season. Losing power in your home is bad enough, but voltage spikes that may occur after the utility company restores electricity can…
Installing a ceiling fan can be an excellent way to enhance your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. However, many homeowners wonder whether they really need to hire an electrician for the installation process or whether they can install it themselves. While it might be tempting to tackle this project yourself to save some…
As more homeowners in , upgrade their comfort with heat pumps, EV chargers, induction ranges, and battery backup systems, they find their traditional electrical panels lacking. A standard breaker panel can distribute electricity and ensure safety in your Multnomah County home, but it doesn’t offer remote control, circuit monitoring, and energy management capability. It simply…
The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? For many homeowners, a furnace is something you only think about when it stops working. Yet this hardworking system quietly keeps your family warm and comfortable through long winters, often running for months…
Every team needs a leader. In the 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. Whenever your thermostat detects a temperature change different from the desired setting, it barks out a new directive to adjust…
Spring is finally arriving! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage. But there’s one essential part of your home that also needs some TLC this season—your air conditioning (AC) system! Just like you wouldn’t…
There is nothing worse than an icy shower on a cold winter morning—except maybe the realization you need to repair or replace your water heater.
Do you repair the unit one more time, or is it finally time for a replacement? You’re facing a major financial and comfort decision, but you don’t have to go it alone.
An ostrich hiding its head in the sand to avoid danger is actually a myth. But it is no myth that many homeowners will ignore plumbing problems, hoping they will just go away. In actuality, this way of thinking can be a costly mistake, as plumbing problems rarely disappear on their own. They typically evolve…
In the Pacific Northwest, winter brings mostly gray skies, drizzle, and moderately cold temperatures, but as any Oregonian knows, our weather can change unexpectedly, threatening unprotected plumbing.