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Why is My AC Smelling Like a Wet Dog? (The “Dirty Sock” Syndrome)

That musty, locker room smell hitting the moment your AC turns on isn’t just in your head. In Oregon’s damp spring air, bacteria and mold take hold on the evaporator ...
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Catch the Mystery Chirp Before Your Blower Motor Fails

That sharp, high-pitched chirp your blower motor makes when the fan starts is more than just an annoyance. After a long heating season, dry or worn motor bearings often cause ...
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How to Save Your AC From Coastal Salt and Valley Dust

High energy bills often creep up even before the summer heat hits, and the hidden culprit is usually dirty condenser coils. At Robben & Sons, we’ve seen how these coils ...

Solving the Dead Battery Dilemma

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 ...

Don’t Let a Cracked Heat Exchanger Play an April Fool on You

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 ...

Stop the Slug in Your Drain and Clear Your Condensate Line

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 ...

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