Waking up to a blank thermostat screen can make you think your whole heating or cooling system has failed. Most of the time, the real culprit is just dead batteries or a loose wire inside the thermostat. Robben & Sons knows that April is the ideal month for a quick thermostat battery check; it could […]
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April nights in Oregon still bring freezing temperatures, which means your furnace keeps running. At Robben & Sons, we see how the metal in your heat exchanger endures thousands of expansions and contractions every winter, creating tiny hairline cracks. These cracks can leak carbon monoxide, turning a simple furnace issue into a serious safety risk.
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A mystery puddle or a sudden ceiling leak is often the result of a clogged HVAC condensate line, a common issue during the damp months of April. The consistent 50°F to 60°F weather in the Pacific Northwest turns these lines into a breeding ground for algae and slime that has remained stagnant all winter. When
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