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Residential Heating and Cooling Tips

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Residential Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Furnace, Air Conditioner, or Heat Pump Running Smoothly You're not alone if you go through most days without thinking about how your home’s heating and cooling systems are working. This equipment tends to go overlooked — until an issue pops up. But if you don’t maintain these systems regularly: You may sacrifice comfort (during an extreme weather event, for example, you want to know you can control your home environment). The costs to repair... Read More

Top 6 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Winter

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The holidays are fast approaching, which means winter is almost here! If you’re like us, you haven’t started shopping for gifts yet but you have started thinking about winterizing your home. While we’re lucky to have relatively mild winters here in the Pacific Northwest, there are still some important tasks to take care of. #1 Fertilize your lawn: Our grass takes a beating in the hot Portland area summers, so give your lawn a little extra TLC before winter arrives…. Read More