Category Archives: Air Conditioning

Breaking News: R-22 Refrigerant Phase Out Could Affect Your Air Conditioner

By Lyn Cate | Published: May 17, 2012

For more than four decades, the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) industry has relied on refrigerant-22, also known as R-22 and sometimes referred to as Freon, as its primary

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Is Your Air Conditioner Ready For Summer? Springtime Maintenance Makes It Official

By Lyn Cate | Published: April 17, 2012

With the warm weather approaching, do you know if your air conditioner is ready to cool your home from the summer heat? Springtime maintenance will lower your energy costs, extend

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A Clean A/C Is An Efficient A/C — How Annual Service Helps

By Lyn Cate | Published: April 10, 2012

Starting summer with a clean A/C helps you achieve the energy efficiency and interior comfort that you expect from your cooling equipment. Dirt and dust are behind most air conditioning

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Need Help Upgrading Your Air Conditioner? How We Can Help

By Lyn Cate | Published: April 5, 2012

Replacing an air conditioner can be a stressful event for the average homeowner. Not only is this a high-dollar investment, but it requires a level of technical knowledge that most

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If Your New Addition Is Just Out Of Reach From Your Forced-Air System, Consider The Benefits Of Ductless Mini Splits

By Lyn Cate | Published: December 15, 2011

One of the main problems that people run into when adding additions to their home is determining how to heat those new areas. This is particularly true in homes with

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A Few Simple Tasks To Attend To Before Retiring The A/C For The Year

By Lyn Cate | Published: December 6, 2011

Winter is nearly here, and you’re probably ready to turn off your air conditioner until next summer. However, don’t just shut it off and forget about it. If you do,

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Buttoning Up Your Home Before The Oregon Chill Sets In

By Lyn Cate | Published: November 1, 2011

Summer is over, and cooler days are starting to arrive. That means it’s time to prepare for winter. While keeping everyone comfortable is important, calling a service professional to perform preventive

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Geothermal Systems: Clean, Quiet And Quite Energy-Efficient

By Lyn Cate | Published: October 27, 2011

Interested in something that could chop your energy bill in half but does not involve chopping wood? Geothermal heating may be the answer. It’s a clean, quiet and cost-efficient way

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When The Ducts In Your Home Aren’t Sealed Tight, You’re Losing More Than Air

By Lyn Cate | Published: October 18, 2011

If you haven’t been paying close attention to the ducts in your home, now is a good time to start, as the cold weather looms, and you start cranking up

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Your Fall To-Do List: Check Your Ductwork And Vents For Seven Common Problems

By Lyn Cate | Published: October 6, 2011

Every fall, it’s important to prepare your home for the upcoming change of seasons. You should include an inspection of your ductwork and vents in your winter preparations, to ensure that

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