Help! My Furnace Won’t Start Up or Stay On

February 5th, 2024
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We’ve experienced some intense winter weather already this year. With recent snowstorms and freezing-cold temperatures, it’s a good reminder of how essential your furnace is to keeping you not only comfortable in your home, but safe as well.

Unfortunately, it’s when temperatures are at their coldest that a furnace can suffer a catastrophic breakdown, leaving you without heat. Let’s go over what could cause a furnace to not start up and not stay on. If you find yourself without heat during a cold spell, be sure to call us for prompt heating repairs in Bothell, WA, as soon as you realize there’s a problem. We’ll restore your heating as quickly as possible.

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Why Heat Pumps Are Perfect for Pacific Northwest Homes

January 15th, 2024
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As more homeowners in the Pacific Northwest look to heat pumps to solve their home comfort problems, you may be wondering if a heat pump is right for your home. Well, we’re here to tell you that heat pump installation is one of the best decisions you can make for your home.

Let’s go over some reasons why a heat pump is not only a great investment, but why it’s the best HVAC system you could choose for our unique climate. With our mild winters and increasingly hot summers, the 2-in-1 heat pump is a perfect solution. Let’s explain. 

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Your Heat Pump Isn’t Switching Modes Because of One Tiny Part

January 1st, 2024

Your heat pump is powerful, efficient, and convenient… when it works. It looks fine, it’s still cooling your home (or heating it), but it’s not switching to the other mode. Every time you try, it just refuses. There are a few things that could be wrong that we’ve seen in all our time providing heat pump repair in Arlington, WA. Here’s what you need to know.

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The 50% Rule for Replacing Your Furnace

December 18th, 2023
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Your furnace has been reliable for as long as you can remember. Sure, it needs a repair now and again, and there’s that annual maintenance appointment you have to pencil in, but it’s always there for you… until now. You called for repairs and just got hit with a big estimate, so what do you do?

This is when it’s time to consider furnace replacement in Arlington, WA, at least, depending on how high that bill is. Today, we’ll talk to you about the 50% rule of thumb that many homeowners go by, and why it’s a good idea to adopt it.

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Help! My Heat Pump Isn’t Blowing Hot Air

December 4th, 2023
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Heat pumps are becoming more and more popular in the Pacific Northwest. Our mild year-round climate makes a heat pump an ideal option for homeowners. Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling, allowing you to use it as a heating system in the winter and as an air conditioner in the summer.

But sometimes a heat pump won’t blow hot air when it’s in heating mode. What gives? There’s nothing more frustrating than a heat pump that won’t heat your home on a cold, rainy day. Here are 4 signs that you need heat pump repair in Arlington, WA.

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A New Furnace for the Holidays: What to Look For

November 20th, 2023
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There are many exciting holiday gifts that would make the entire family happy. A huge smart TV, the latest gaming console, or a comfortable sofa are some gifts the whole family will love.

But have you ever thought about giving you and your family the ultimate gift in home comfort? We’re talking about a new furnace! 

Furnace installation is a gift the family might not be onboard for at first. But once they feel the unparalleled warmth and comfort a new furnace provides, the appreciation will flow in along with that warm, cozy air. If your existing heating system is old and outdated, here are some things to look for in a new system.

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3 Tips to Avoid Furnace Repairs this Holiday Season

November 6th, 2023
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For many people, the time between Halloween and the New Year is their most favorite time of year. From baking holiday cookies to watching favorite holiday movies, to putting up holiday decorations and choosing a Christmas tree, there’s a lot to look forward to during “the most wonderful time of the year.”

But nothing will interrupt your enjoyment of the holidays faster than a broken-down heating system. No one wants to be without heat during our cold, rainy winter. That’s why we’re providing 3 essential tips that’ll hopefully help you avoid an interruption in your heating service this season. From changing the air filter to scheduling maintenance, be sure to add these to your to-do list.

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4 Common Furnace Issues for WA Homeowners

October 23rd, 2023
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Furnaces are a common heating system throughout Arlington, WA. That’s because you rely on your heating system for many, many months of the year here in the Pacific Northwest. Furnaces are generally viewed as a tried and true method of heating a home.

So that’s why when a furnace begins to struggle to perform, you’ll notice it almost immediately. From poor airflow to a furnace that blows cold air instead of hot, let’s go over some signs that your furnace needs some TLC. It’s essential that you call us for furnace repair at the first sign of trouble.  These complex machines have safety concerns as well, which is why it’s never wise to try and fix them on your own.

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It’s Time to Schedule Fall Heating Maintenance

October 9th, 2023
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Fall is officially here in the Pacific Northwest. The kids are back in school, the days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing color, and it’s getting cold outside. It’s also the time of year when you should schedule heating system maintenance if you haven’t done so already. 

Heater and furnace tune-ups are absolutely necessary here in the Pacific Northwest where the heating season can last from September until May–and even into June! Scheduling maintenance of your home’s heating systems is how to keep your systems running at peak performance during our extended heating season. Here are the benefits of getting heating maintenance in Arlington, WA. 

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Welcome to Our Brand-New Website

September 22nd, 2023

We’ve got a fresh look and a brand-new blog to boot, and it’s time we tell you what it’s all about. We’re dedicating this blog and our new website to not only be easy to navigate directly to the service you need, but to learn about how these systems work in your home.

Our new blog is dedicated to teaching you about your air conditioner, your heat pump, and even your air filtration system (among other things). We plan to create this illustrious archive of content so you have a one-stop resource for all your questions and needs surrounding your home’s comfort systems.

Be sure to check back often as we continuously populate this website with new information, guides, tips, and tricks to keep your home running smoothly all year long. With us on your side, it’ll be as simple as can be.

We won’t quit until you’re cozy. Proudly providing service throughout Snohomish County, Camano Island, and part of Skagit and King Counties.

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