How Often Should You Clean Your HVAC Unit?

May 10, 2023

Staying on top of your heating and air conditioning unit maintenance is crucial to indoor air quality and comfort. However, many homeowners are unsure of how often such maintenance should take place. While there’s no hard and fast rule for every situation, there are some guidelines that can apply in most situations. Determining how often your HVAC unit should be cleaned will depend on factors such as its frequency of use, your lifestyle habits, and the area where you reside. Here are some general tips to keep in mind. Changing the Filter HVAC filters are

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Should I Get a Humidifier or an Air Purifier?

April 19, 2023

A humidifier and an air purifier can both be a great addition to a home, but you may be wondering which one is better. The answer depends on your particular situation. A humidifier will make your air less dry, which could be helpful if someone in your household is sensitive to dry air. In contrast, an air purifier will remove particulates from the air, improving your air quality. You can actually have both systems installed in your home if you’d like. Anderson Heating & Cooling can handle the installation of your humidifier and/or air purifier if you live in the Oregon City region.

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What is The Difference Between Mini-Split and Ductless?

March 27, 2023

If you’re searching online for a new HVAC system, you’re going to be met with quite a bit of information. This is especially true when you start investigating ductless heat pumps, air conditioners, and mini-splits. If you’re getting confused with all of the terminology – don’t stress! You aren’t alone. We’re going to make it plain and simple and cover the benefits and any drawbacks for each type of system so you can make an informed decision about your home comfort. Ducted vs. Ductless HVAC Systems Without getting too technical, the terms “ductless”

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Will a Tankless Water Heater Use a Lot of Electricity?

February 16, 2023

If your old electric water heater needs to be replaced, we would highly recommend considering a tankless unit. Traditional electric water heaters are fairly energy efficient, but they will generally always use quite a bit more electricity than a tankless unit. With a traditional unit, the water in the tank will always cool off, and this standby heat loss means that these units need to run fairly frequently to keep the water inside their tank hot. This is one area where electric tankless water heaters are far superior as they will use much less electricity since they only ever heat

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How Often Do You Need to Clean Your HVAC Unit?

January 14, 2023

An HVAC unit plays a key role in keeping your home’s temperature feeling comfortable. Keeping your unit well-maintained by keeping it clean can help you avoid issues and even improve the efficiency of your system. Typically, it’s a good idea to clean your HVAC unit at least once a year, whether it’s during the fall or spring season. However, you may need to clean your unit more often due to several factors. Here are a few of the biggest factors impacting how often you will need to clean your HVAC unit. Size of the

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The Consequences of Ignoring Furnace Maintenance

December 20, 2022

Furnace maintenance is essential for keeping your home comfortable and your energy bills low. Unfortunately, many homeowners only realize the consequences of ignoring tune-ups once it’s too late. Read on to understand the potential pitfalls. Increased Energy Bills A poorly maintained system in Oregon City can cause utility bills to skyrocket, making maintenance incredibly important. Backed-up ductwork is a common cause of increased energy bills. Over time, ducts can collect dust, dirt, and other debris, leading to clogging. When this happens, they can’t properly transfer heat throughout your home. Accordingly, your furnace has to work overtime

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3 Reasons to Reset Your Furnace

November 15, 2022

When the temperature in Oregon City, OR plummets, your furnace will keep you and everyone else in your household safe and warm. Although you might be familiar with the basic settings of this appliance, it’s also important to know how to reset it. When functional or electrical problems arise, your furnace’s reset button can save the day. Here are three times when you definitely want to use it. 1. Your Furnace Is Overheating If your furnace is working harder than it should, it will eventually overheat. When operating temperatures rise too high, an overheating

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Does Your Furnace Condensate Line Need Drained?

October 19, 2022

Before the winter season hits, it’s important that you have a professional perform maintenance service on your heating system. This will increase its overall efficiency and significantly reduce your risk of experiencing an unexpected breakdown. A part of any good maintenance service should be draining your condensate line. Why Do Furnaces Drain Moisture? Most people are familiar with the fact that their air conditioning system creates moisture as it pulls excess humidity out of the air during operation. However, many are surprised to discover that their heating system creates moisture as well. Not all heating systems

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What Makes R22 and R410A So Different?

September 13, 2022

Among residential AC refrigerants, R22 or Freon was the norm for many years. However, due to the regulated phase-out of Freon, R401A is the new industry standard. R22 is an ozone-depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) and R401A is a non-ozone-depleting hydrofluorocarbon (HFC). Due to the extraordinary damages that they cause to the natural environment, many nations intend to eliminate the use of all HCFCs in both the public and private sectors by the year 2030. If you’re facing the prospect of having to upgrade the air conditioner in your Oregon City, OR home due to the increasing scarcity of Freon, you may

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Why Ductless Mini-Splits Are More Efficient Than Central HVAC Systems

August 16, 2022

One of the best ways to control your energy bills and curb your carbon footprint is by choosing the right heating and cooling solution for your Oregon City home. While central HVAC systems are designed to heat and cool all areas of a building uniformly, ductless mini-splits make it possible to customize temperatures in individual zones or rooms. Read on to find out why mini-splits are both more efficient and cost-effective in the long run. Don’t Heat or Cool Spaces You Aren’t Using Ductless mini-splits have multiple indoor air handlers and one or more outdoor units.

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