The scorching summer heat is just around the corner, and a well-functioning air conditioner is very important for your home comfort. Rather than dreading utility bills or unexpected breakdowns, empower yourself with simple, DIY AC maintenance tasks. Regular upkeep not only ensures your unit runs efficiently all season long but also extends its lifespan and […]
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Changing your air filters might be a daunting task, especially if you’re a new homeowner. But with a little guidance, it can become an easy and rewarding DIY project. In this friendly and informative guide, we will walk you through the simple steps of a DIY air filter change, helping you to enhance your home
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When your air conditioner (AC) is running at peak efficiency, you win. Below are 5 common AC problems.
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Your air conditioner lives in your home full time—why not get acquainted with it?
By learning a bit about your AC’s components and functions, you’ll have an easier time caring for it. Problems will be easier to identify and communicate to one of our Robben & Sons Heating specialists.
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Here are three areas our Robben & Sons Heating Inc professionals suggest you monitor for telltale signs:
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In some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons.
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If your air conditioner stops blowing cool air or stops all together, check to see if your indoor unit is frozen. Call us at Robben and Sons to learn more!
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In the heat of the summer, it’s easy to assume that bigger is better when it comes to air conditioning (AC) systems. Obviously, if you have an air conditioner that’s too small in your Portland home, you will not be able to keep your temperatures consistently low even if the unit is running constantly.
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It’s the first really hot day of summer in Clackamas when the floor fans and the open windows just don’t cut it anymore. You head over to your thermostat and select “air conditioner” and wait for that refreshing icy air to start blowing out of your vents. When you check a few minutes later, you feel only hot air. Why?
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Does an air conditioner (AC) help with allergies? In one word, yes. Actually two words, yes if. If you properly maintain the air conditioner. Air conditioners can help filter your home’s air and control its humidity, which are both helps in the allergy world. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), it’s estimated there are now 50 million seasonal allergy sufferers in America, so any and all help is welcomed.
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