Category Archives: Air Conditioning

Local Utilities and Ductless Heat Pumps: Together They Can Save Money on Monthly Energy Bills

Home Comfort has been installing Mitsubishi Ductless Heat Pumps like crazy lately–and it’s no surprise.  Between the Northwest Ductless Heat Pump Project and local utilities’ incentive programs, it just makes dollars and cents to install these systems into Oregon homes. … Continue reading

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Save Money on Your Cooling Bill This Summer!

Are you aware the up to half of your home’s energy is taken up by heating and cooling? It’s true! But don’t worry, there are ways to cool down the summer bills and keep the money burning a hole in … Continue reading

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Put Money in Your Pockets Every Month: Savings Tips

Utility increases and rising gas prices have all put a dent in our wallets but there is one way to fight back and save money every month:  with energy efficient Energy Star equipment in your home. Energy Star gives dozens … Continue reading

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Programming Your Thermostat-Maximize Your Home Efficiency

It can be easy to overlook that little panel on the wall that controls your home’s heating and air conditioning.  Homeowner’s be warned-that thermostat could be costing you hundreds of dollars every year if it is not properly programmed. Programmable … Continue reading

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Home Comfort: The Right Contractor for HVAC Maintenance

You may find yourself calling all the local heating and air conditioning companies in Lane County to get the lowest price for maintenance, but are you really getting a bargain? With the advent of Living Social and Groupon deals, some … Continue reading

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Comfort Plus Promotion from American Standard

Home Comfort and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning is proud to introduce Comfort Plus, the newest way we’re helping customers stay cool in the summer, warm in the winter and smart all year long.By making American Standard furnaces, air … Continue reading

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How Long Should Your HVAC System Last?

If you have heard stories from people who have a forced air system that has lasted over twenty years then you have just as likely heard a story about a system that went kaput after 1 year.  Still, how long … Continue reading

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Japanese Modify Economical Window Air Conditioning into Modern Ductless Heat Pumps: Mr. Slim by Mitsubishi

There is a history behind the ductless heat pumps that begins in a window.  You remember the air conditioners perched precariously on a ledge outside the kitchen window, blowing cool air across your face as you washed a sink full … Continue reading

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Air Conditioning Season Will be Here Before You Know It

Winters in the Pacific Northwest are cool to colder but often followed by a hot, dry summer.  It isn’t long before we start wishing we had air conditioning in our homes!  The great thing about heat pumps is that it … Continue reading

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Selecting the Solar Heating System for your Home

You have seen the solar panels on your neighbor’s roof and you have heard about how environmentally economical they can be, but have you considered using them to heat and cool your home? You may be surprised to learn that … Continue reading

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