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

Heating and Cooling, AC, Cooling, PortlandBill HoelzerSeptember 6, 2024hvac, Heating and Cooling

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

AC, HVACBill HoelzerAugust 4, 2023Bill

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

Heat Pump, Heating, AC, CoolingBill HoelzerFebruary 2, 2023heat pump, hvac, ac, heating, Bill

How much does central AC cost?

It costs about $5,500 to install an energy efficient air conditioner. If you’re replacing an older air conditioner, you’ll save 38% or about $1,830 over 15-years. Financing would cost about $60 a month or less than $50 a month with the energy savings…READ MORE

AC, HVACBill HoelzerAugust 10, 2020hvac, ac, Bill

Improve air conditioning with attic insulation

Insulation provides a barrier against air leakage. By preventing the release of both hot and cold air from the home (and the entrance of hot and cold air from the outdoors), your house is better able to maintain its temperature. This triggers a domino…READ MORE

AC, HVACGuest UserJune 28, 2019insulation, Air Conditioning, Cooling

How to cool your house in the summer

As the temperature climbs, you have plenty of options to stay cool - from using natural ventilation to installing a ducted mini-split heat pump and everything in between. Here we review the most important things to know about popular cooling systems in Portland and Central Oregon…READ MORE

HVAC, Cooling, ACBill HoelzerMay 17, 2018Cooling, Air Conditioning, heat pump, ductless heat pump, seasonal hvac, Bill

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