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4 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Furnace
Whether the furnace in your home is old or just has a lot of problems, sometimes you can save money by replacing your heating system sooner rather than later. It also may be less of a safety hazard to have an old furnace heating your home. If you’re worried about when to replace your furnace,
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A Quick Guide to Your Thermostat’s Modes and Settings
Your thermostat offers an easy way to control your home HVAC system. Whether you have a simple analog thermostat or a state-of-the-art programmable thermostat, you need to learn all of the settings and find the right balance between staying comfortable and managing your energy costs. Here’s a quick reference to your main thermostat settings. On
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How To Prepare Air Conditioner for the Summer
The warm summer weather in Bend, OR, will have you turning to your air conditioner for relief. In order to enjoy problem-free and cost-effective cooling, it’s important to prepare your air conditioner for the summer season. Read on for four tips to get your cooling system ready. 1. Trim Vegetation During the summertime, outdoor vegetation
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Why Do Air Conditioners Freeze Up?
Top 3 Reasons Your Air Conditioner Might Freeze Up You’d be forgiven for thinking that freezing up might be a good thing for an air conditioner because it could make the air colder. However, this is the opposite of what you want it to do. If your unit freezes up, it will usually blow warm
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Should I Turn Off My Gas Furnace in the Summer?
Gas Furnaces in the Summer Summers in Bend, OR are warm, so you’ll likely need to use your air conditioning system during the day. Nighttime low temperatures in July and August are in the mid- to upper-40s, so chances are good that you won’t need to run your gas furnace. When you’re not going to
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