Be sure you take the time to perform basic maintenance regularly as well as invest in a professional checkup at least once a year. According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), good maintenance can save you money and reduce your energy usage.
Continue ReadingWhile an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Oregon home and how much fuel is wasted.
Continue ReadingAt AccuAir Heating and Cooling, we always look for ways to improve the comfort, health, and safety of homes and businesses in Bend and surrounding areas. Your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is a significant purchase—a big part of our job is to help ensure you get the maximum value from this investment.
Continue ReadingHomeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently. When your unit turns on and off continuously, this can significantly drive up your energy bill and damage its parts.
Continue ReadingIf your Sisters home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at AccuAir Heating and Cooling wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.
Continue ReadingOur team at AccuAir Heating and Cooling regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes you can fix it yourself. But oftentimes, you will need to call a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional, like us, as the problem may require a part replacement or complex repair.
Continue ReadingAt AccuAir Heating and Cooling, we strive to provide you with the right information to get the most value from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. We believe a comfortable home is a happy home.
Continue ReadingA furnace is a major investment for any Bend homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.
Continue ReadingStand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air.
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