Posts in April, 2013

Apr 30 Saving Energy in Your Portland Home: High Tech Is Fine, but So Is Tried-And-True

As energy costs continue to rise, people are continuing to look for ways to save energy. Saving energy is an important goal, but ...

Apr 25 Ensuring the Air Quality in the Portland-Area Home You're Renovating or Building New

Low indoor air quality is linked to all sorts of maladies and health problems, ranging from headaches and nausea to chronic ...

Apr 18 The Tech Has Just Found a Crack in Your Heat Exchanger — Now What?

If a technician finds a crack in your heat exchanger, your furnace will be red-tagged and taken out of service. This is done to ...

Apr 11 Is a Dual-Fuel System Right for Your Portland-Area Home? Run the Numbers

A dual-fuel system is one which combines the energy-saving power of a heat pump with a supplementary oil- or gas-powered furnace. ...

Apr 09 8 Surefire Signs That Your Home’s Wiring Needs Attention

Have you tested your home’s electrical system lately? Experts recommend that you have it examined for problems on a regular basis. ...

Apr 04 A Portland Homeowner’s Guide to Condensing Gas Furnaces

Any Portland homeowner planning a furnace upgrade should consider a condensing gas furnace. Because they’re able to extract heat ...