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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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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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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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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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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How to Hire Bend HVAC Contractors
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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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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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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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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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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Case Study: Net Zero Energy Homes - Portland
If you have a net zero energy home, then you produce more energy than you consume in a year. Sounds great, but where do you start? How do go about making your home net zero. and what does it cost? We’re sharing the story of Ryan, Megan, and … READ MORE
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One of the Best Green Workplaces in Oregon
GreenSavers is ranked as one of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon. The rankings from Oregon Business magazine are based on more than 15,000 anonymous surveys from employees across Oregon. Employees at GreenSavers reported … 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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Heat Pump vs AC Cost // Heat Pump vs Furnace Cost
It’s not easy to compare options for heating and cooling. For example, an electric heat pump may be more efficient than a gas furnace, but gas is relatively inexpensive. Will you end up saving money on your energy bills? Here’s what to know … 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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How to Prepare Your Home for Winter in Oregon
Here's how to know if you’re not ready for the winter here in Oregon: (1) A room or floor of your home gets consistently colder; (2) you notice drafts of cold air; (3) you see mold or condensation; or (4) your get ice dams (Central Oregon) … READ MORE
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2023 Trends in Home Heating and Cooling - Bend, Oregon
Since GreenSavers started in 2007, we’ve seen plenty of changes in Bend and across Central Oregon. The pace of change will only increase in the coming years and decades. This week, we give an overview of the biggest trends in HVAC in Bend … READ MORE
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Oregon Net Metering: Here's How It Works
Net metering allows you to offset the cost of the electricity that you buy from your utility with renewable energy that you generate from your rooftop solar panels. If you generate more power than you need in a month, then you get credits that you … READ MORE
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How Long Do Vinyl Windows Last?
Vinyl windows last between 20 and 40 years. That’s a big range. A more interesting question - What factors lead to a longer lifespan for vinyl windows? This article explores the four factors that have the biggest impact on how long vinyl windows last … READ MORE
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