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Protecting Your Home From Freezing Pipes in the Winter

November 28, 2023

Winter is almost here—is your Portland home ready for it?

One of the most common and potentially damaging problems Oregon homeowners face during our chilly winters is the risk of freezing pipes. Frozen pipes can burst, leading to significant water damage and costly repairs.

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How to Prevent Frozen or Burst Pipes This Winter

November 22, 2023

With winter weather just around the corner, it’s critical for Beaverton homeowners to understand the risks and dangers of frozen or burst water pipes.

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How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger. Caucasian male coughs in his elbow while sitting on sofa at home. Correct sneezing. Concept of stop spread of the virus.

How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger

November 15, 2023

In your gas furnace, the heat exchanger is made of metal coils designed to absorb and transfer heat. The most common cause of a cracked heat exchanger is overheating. Issues that can cause overheating include poor maintenance, a clogged air filter, combustion problems, or worn-out pressure valves.

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Furnace for a Cold Winter

October 31, 2023

The chilly winter weather is creeping up on us here in Portland. Now is the best time to ensure your home remains warm and cozy—no matter how cold it gets outside!

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Confused on How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat?

October 27, 2023

With all the options available for setting your programmable thermostat, it’s easy to get confused. Of course, this defeats the purpose of a programmable thermostat––it’s designed to for you to “set it and forget it,” making your life easier here in Beaverton. 

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Why Is Remodeling My Home in the Fall or Winter a Better Time? Female couple choosing swatch colors.

Why Is Remodeling My Home in the Fall or Winter a Better Time?

October 16, 2023

When you come out of winter’s hibernation, you are ready for a change. Warmer weather prompts many a project. You may begin a plan to get healthy, so you adopt new eating habits and exercise. Or maybe you decide to change up your nest. 

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Controlling Humidity in Your Home

September 15, 2023

At the height of summer, the weather can get quite sticky here in Oregon.

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Is It Normal for My AC to Turn On and Off?

August 31, 2023

When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling.

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AC Definitions

August 29, 2023

New to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world?

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Purchasing the Right Air Conditioner

August 25, 2023

You decided to part ways with your old air conditioning (AC) system. It is not always an easy decision to make.

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