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

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

Ductless Heat Pump, Heating and Cooling, HVAC, Maintenance, Heat Pump, PortlandBill HoelzerMay 16, 2024Bill

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

Heating and Cooling, Furnace, Heating, PortlandBill HoelzerMarch 14, 2024hvac, Heating and Cooling

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

Heating and Cooling, Furnace, Heating, PortlandBill HoelzerOctober 11, 2023hvac, Heating and Cooling

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

Insulation, Net Zero, Heat Pump, PortlandBill HoelzerJuly 6, 2023Bill

Are Solar Panels Worth It in Portland?

The short answer: Yes! The long answer: It depends on a few things, but there’s a reason that solar is the fastest growing source of electricity in Oregon. We currently produce enough solar energy in Oregon to power about 170,000 homes … READ MORE

Solar, PortlandBill HoelzerMay 4, 2022Solar

Attic Foam Board Insulation in Portland + Bend

The choice between foam board and cellulose comes down to this: How do you want to use your attic space? If you want to use your attic for storage or a new bedroom, go with rigid foam board insulation. If yon’t need the space, choose … READ MORE

Insulation, Bend, PortlandBill HoelzerApril 27, 2022Bill

Case Study: Window Replacement - Portland, OR

The previous owners called the home office “the cold room.” Amanda and her family had just moved in, and she knew she couldn’t live this way. The windows let in so much cold air that it felt like “having air conditioning when you didn’t want it.” READ MORE

Windows, PortlandBill HoelzerNovember 10, 2021windows, case study, Bill

Frequently asked questions about ductless

Here is an overview of the most common questions we get about ductless heating and cooling. Like, what is a ductless heat pump? What rebates are available? How much does a ductless heat pump cost? And how long does a ductless heat pump last?...READ MORE

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