Case Study: Attic Insulation - Portland, Oregon
If you’re like most people, you don’t think about your attic very often. Do you know what it looks like up there? If you don’t have enough insulation, adding insulation is the most cost effective upgrade most people can do to bring down their energy bills … READ MORE
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Air Conditioner Service - Portland, Oregon
If your AC system isn’t working as expected, give us a call. You’ll get a full diagnostic inspection with a plan to repair or replace your air conditioner. This article offers answers to the most common questions homeowners have about AC service … READ MORE
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Heat Pump vs Air Conditioner
If you’re thinking about installing a cooling system, you may be wondering whether it makes sense to install a heat pump or air conditioner. In this article, we break down the advantages and disadvantages of each system, so you can make an easier decision … READ MORE
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Heat Pumps in Bend, Oregon: What Homeowners Should Know
Our client Brodie M. finally had enough. He lived in part of Deschutes County with no gas service, so he relied primarily on a pellet stove to heat his home through the winter. He got tired of feeding the stove all day, then waking up to a 50° house…READ MORE
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Case Study: Replacing Baseboard Heaters
Josh’s project shows that you don't always need to do a major project to see significant savings on your energy bills. By replacing his electric baseboard heaters with a ductless heat pump, he cut his energy bills in half. What's more, Josh used cash … READ MORE
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Replacing Your Furnace With a Heat Pump: What Homeowners Should Know
Galen had a 22 year old furnace. He knew it had to go, and he wanted to add central AC. So it came down to this: Should he replace the gas furnace with another furnace and add AC? Or should he replace the furnace with pump for both heating and cooling? READ MORE
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How to Choose the Best HVAC Contractor in Bend, Oregon
A new HVAC system can be a blessing. But it can become a curse if you choose an unreliable HVAC contractor. In this article, you’ll find a rundown of the main things to consider before choosing a HVAC contractor in Bend or across Oregon … READ MORE
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Furnace Repair - Portland, Oregon
If your furnace isn’t working as expected, give us a call. You’ll get a full diagnostic inspection with a plan to repair or replace your furnace. This article offers answers to the most common questions homeowners have about furnace repair … READ MORE
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Case study: How to save 30% on energy bills with 0% interest in Bend, OR
Courtney and Fletcher live in a mid-century home in Bend. Like lots of older houses in Central Oregon, it was originally outfitted with electric resistance baseboard heaters and had no air conditioning. See how we slashed their energy bills with a heat pump and … READ MORE
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Bend Heating and Cooling
We’ve answered thousands of questions about heating and cooling in Central Oregon since we started back in 2007. You’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about systems, brands, pricing, maintenance, and more … READ MORE
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Heat Pump Maintenance
Heat pumps and ductless heat pumps are easy to operate. That said, they operate differently than furnaces and air conditioners. Here you’ll find the top 10 tips to maintain your ductless heat pump and get reliable, energy efficient performance … READ MORE
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AC Can’t Keep Up with Heat
Heat waves require active management of your home. Here are the strategies that will give your AC the best chance of keeping up on hot days. If you don’t have AC, you’ll also find tips to make your home as comfortable as possible through a heat wave…READ MORE
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Electrification Is Energy Independence: A Practical Case for Resilient Homes
“Electrification isn’t about politics. It’s about control. When you electrify your home, you’re reducing your exposure to global instability and expanding your options. That’s not a liberal value or a conservative value. That’s common sense.”
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How to Claim 2025 IRA Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
Learn how to claim 2025 IRA tax credits for heat pumps, insulation, windows, and energy audits. Steps, IRS Form 5695, QMIDs, and required documents explained.
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Case study: Electrification for a historic home in Bend, Oregon
See how GreenSavers helped a 1912 home in Bend, Oregon transition from gas to all-electric with a high-efficiency heat pump, heat pump water heater, and upgraded insulation. Air leakage was reduced by 70%, improving efficiency and indoor air quality. … READ MORE
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Case study: Emergency tankless water heater installation – Bend, OR
Craig’s project shows that when your water heater is on its last legs, you don’t have to settle for a low-efficiency replacement. By upgrading to an efficient tankless water heater, he now has unlimited hot water, lower energy bills, and a system built to last … READ MORE
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How to Keep Upstairs Cool in Summer (and Warm in Winter)
One of the most common complaints we get from homeowners – The upstairs is consistently hotter than the main floor in the summer, and it’s colder than the main floor in the winter. If this sounds familiar, check out our top recommendations to improve…READ MORE
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Is My Old Furnace Making Me Sick?
It’s inconvenient if your furnace doesn’t consistently heat your home, but it’s outright dangerous if the furnace causes a fire or starts to leak carbon monoxide. In this article, we call out the main health and safety risks posed by older furnaces, including … READ MORE
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Priorities for New Homeowners - Home Energy Score 1
So you just moved into a new home. Congrats! In this article, we share an overview of priorities for projects that have the most potential to reduce your energy bills (and carbon footprint) as well as add value to your new home. The projects are especially … READ MORE
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2023 Heat Pump Water Heater Incentives
This year, you can claim a tax credit that covers 30% up to $2,000 for a new heat pump water heater. Compare that to the past limit of $300 for heat pump water heater tax credits. We’re talking about some serious savings for a new water heater … READ MORE
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