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Why Is My Home Heating Unevenly?

January 14, 2020 | Uncategorized

3 Reasons Your Home Is Heating Unevenly Have one room, or certain areas of the house that constantly feel hot and stuffy while others are downright frigid? Can’t seem to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the house even though the thermostats are all on the same setting? Find it difficult to stay cozy during the […]

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3 Red Flags That Indicate You Have Poor Indoor Air Quality

October 10, 2019 | Uncategorized

After a long day outside walking through pollution and breathing in potentially toxic air, lots of us can’t wait to get home so we can finally take a deep breath. Breathe in long and slow and then exhale because the air inside your home is much cleaner and more pure than whatever is going on […]

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Earning Efficiency Honors

July 13, 2015 | News

PSE Awards Select Contractors for Outstanding Work with Customers BELLEVUE, Wash. (June 29, 2015) – Seventeen local contractors have been recognized as Puget Sound Energy’s 2014 Energy Efficiency Leader Award recipients for their outstanding performance in helping residential, commercial and multifamily customers save electricity and natural gas through the replacement of inefficient equipment. “PSE’s trade […]

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How Does Routine Maintenance Prevent Future Air Conditioner Repairs?

June 13, 2014 | Air Conditioning

A lot of people think of Air Conditioning maintenance is the same as Air Conditioning repairs, and indeed most companies that offer air conditioning repair also offer maintenance. But there are a few subtle differences. Maintenance appointments are designed to minimize the risks of more serious repairs later on down the line, as well as […]

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Reasons You Need to Regularly Change Your AC’s Air Filter

May 30, 2014 | Air Conditioning

Every air conditioner has an air filter, whether it be a standard replaceable model or an elaborate system outfitted with UV lights and the like. Its purpose is simple: to collect dust, hair, and similar bits of debris before they enter your system. Most air filters are designed to be replaceable, meaning that you should switch […]

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How Duct Cleaning Improves Air Quality

May 12, 2014 | Air Conditioning

You may not realize how much dust, dirt, and other debris can become trapped inside the ductwork that runs through your walls and ceiling. Because ductwork remains mostly out of your sight, you won’t notice the thick layers of dust that will begin to cost the interiors of the ventilation shafts after only a year […]

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Why Heating Repair Matters So Much at the End of Heating Season

March 7, 2014 | Heating

The weather in Washington is still chilly enough that we’ll need to use or heaters for another few weeks before we can expect the spring thaw. But that warmer weather will be here sooner than we think. If your heater has repair needs, you may feel tempted to let them go and wait until you […]

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What Exactly Does A Heat Exchanger Do?

January 31, 2014 | Heating

Has your furnace dropped significantly in how much heat it produces? You can hope it is a simple fix, like a clogged air duct, but it could be much worse: a cracked heat exchanger. Homeowners often ask, “Can’t you repair a cracked heat exchanger without replacing it? Can I ignore the cracked heat exchanger? How […]

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Ways to Save Heating This Season

December 26, 2013 | Heating

During the heating season will sometimes bring higher heating bills, as homeowners run their heaters more often monthly costs rise as a result. During this time we usually see an increase in heating breakdowns and heating repair service calls during this time. Homeowners look for ways to help cut heating costs and reduce the risk […]

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Sounds Your Furnace Should Not Make

October 24, 2013 | Heating

Regardless of the age, your HVAC system can still develop problems, if you can notice problems with your furnace, you have a better chance of getting a repair technicians on it before it gets worse. Noises are a strong sign that something is wrong with your furnace. If you them, consider calling in a Professional […]