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Benefits of an Early Season Service Appointment for Your Furnace

Monday, November 11th, 2024

When was the last time you scheduled a preventative maintenance appointment for your furnace? If you scheduled the appointment at the end of the last winter season, you’re good to go for this year. But if your most recent furnace maintenance appointment was last year or even a previous year, now is a great time to prioritize the service.

You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of scheduling a furnace maintenance appointment ahead of the winter season. Then give our team a call to schedule your furnace service in Puyallup, WA. It’s an investment that you will be happy you made as the temperatures cool down even more.

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When Should I Schedule Heat Pump Service for Winter?

Monday, October 28th, 2024

If you haven’t already scheduled heat pump service for the coming winter season, now is a great time to do so. It’s easy to think that you will schedule the appointment next week or next month, but there is no time like the present. 

Go ahead and give our team a call today to schedule your heat pump services in Federal Way, WA. We can check out your heat pump from top to bottom, inside and out to make sure that it is working at its best to keep your home warm this winter. 

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How Often Does a Ductless HVAC Unit Need Maintenance?

Monday, October 14th, 2024

If you have a ductless mini split or are thinking about investing in one, you may be wondering about the maintenance expectations. It’s true that ductless units have slightly higher maintenance expectations compared to larger central units such as furnaces or air conditioners.

But the maintenance is well worth it when you consider the many benefits that a ductless mini split offers. When you’re ready to schedule your ductless HVAC maintenance services in Auburn, WA, you can give our team a call. In the meantime, keep reading to learn about the maintenance you need to complete as a homeowner as well as how often you need to schedule professional maintenance.

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Why Ductless Mini Splits Can Save You Heating and Cooling Costs

Monday, March 18th, 2024

When it is time to replace your existing HVAC system with a newer model, we suggest upgrading to ductless heating and cooling. A ductless mini-split offers a variety of benefits compared to a more traditional ducted model. Perhaps the best of these benefits is the money that you can save on energy costs. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot! 

Give our team a call to schedule your appointment for ductless mini splits in Puyallup, WA. We can complete an in-home assessment and review how one of these unique systems would work in your home. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about the ways that a ductless mini-split can save you on your monthly energy costs.

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Boiler Keeps Turning Off? It Could Be This Problem Right Here

Monday, March 4th, 2024

You’re probably very frustrated if your boiler keeps shutting off without completing a heating cycle. In addition to your home not being as comfortable as you want it to be, a major appliance in your home is on the fritz. You’re probably seeing dollar signs and anticipating a major repair bill.

But sometimes boiler problems come down to simpler issues that our team can address easily. Keep reading to learn more about one common problem that can cause your boiler to turn off before completing a heating cycle. Then give our team called to schedule your boiler service in Federal Way, WA.

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What to Do in Your Home Before Getting a New Heater Installed

Monday, February 19th, 2024

If you’re planning to have a new heater installed, you may be wondering what goes into that process. Heater installation can be an all-day project. There are some steps that you can complete as a homeowner to get prepared and make the installation process a little bit easier for you and our technicians.

If you have questions about heating installation in Auburn, WA, give our team a call. We can talk to you about your options for upgrading your existing heater with a newer model and even review what to expect during a heater installation appointment. You can keep reading to learn more about a few steps that you can take to prepare your home and family for the day of a new installation.

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This Sensor Could Be Stopping Your Furnace in its Tracks

Monday, February 5th, 2024

Sometimes furnace problems are major and require extensive repairs. But other times, furnace problems are fairly small and simple. For example, the flame sensor in your furnace may be dirty or malfunctioning.

Anytime you notice your furnace operating differently or struggling to heat your home, you should call our team to schedule furnace repair in Puyallup, WA. You can keep reading to learn more about signs that the flame sensor in your furnace may be causing problems and what you can do about it.

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5 Silent Signs Your Furnace Needs Repair

Monday, January 8th, 2024

Sometimes furnace sounds are obvious because you hear loud noises and know that something is going wrong. But other times, furnace problems are quieter and more difficult to discern. When this happens, you need to pay attention to other warning signs that something is wrong with your furnace.

Then give our team a call for heating repair in Auburn, WA. Even if you don’t know exactly what’s wrong with your furnace, our team can troubleshoot to get down to the root of the problem and fix it. You can also keep reading to learn about 5 silent signs that something is wrong with your furnace so that you know what to watch for.

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AFUE Ratings & Furnace Installation: What They Mean

Monday, December 25th, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a new furnace for your home, you want to pay close attention to the AFUE ratings when selecting a new model. All furnaces come with an efficiency rating that helps you understand how well it can turn energy into heat for your home. The ratings also allow you to compare heaters across brands and types. 

Higher-efficiency furnaces are going to save you money on your monthly energy costs so we encourage you to invest in one when it’s time for furnace installation in Puyallup, WA. Plus high-efficiency furnaces are better for the environment since they use less energy to begin with. You can keep reading to learn more about AFUE ratings and how to select the right furnace for your home.

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Be On the Lookout for These Heat Pump Problems

Monday, December 11th, 2023

The best way to stay ahead of an HVAC breakdown is by understanding the early signs of problems and being able to identify them. When it comes to your heat pump, there are some unique problems to watch out for.

Identifying these signs early and scheduling heat pump repair in Federal Way, WA is the best way to prevent your heat pump from breaking down completely. You can keep reading to learn more about common problems that we see in heat pumps and the signs of each one.

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