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  • 2023
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  • 2022
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    • May
      • Can I Install My Own Ceiling Fan?
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    • April
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    • January
      • What Type of Thermostat is Right for Me?
      • Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint in 2022
      • 5 Things to Never Plug Into a Power Strip
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      • Answering Your Top 5 Water Heater FAQs
  • 2021
    • December
      • Four Helpful Holiday Gifts for Homeowners
      • Indoor Air Quality and Climate Change
      • Why Your Lips Feel Chapped All Winter Long
    • November
      • Five Home Technologies We’re Thankful For
      • Protect Your New Laptop with Surge Protection
      • The Dangers of DIY Electrical Repair
      • Can I Fix A Frozen Heat Pump Myself?
      • Five Things to Check on Your Furnace This Fall
    • October
      • Wood Smoke and Indoor Air Quality
      • Three Reasons Your Furnace Breaks on the First Cycle of the Season
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    • September
      • Do Plants Improve Air Quality?
      • Can the Weather Affect Your Mood?
      • How to Get Your Furnace Ready for Fall
      • Signs Your Home Is Suffering from Poor Air Quality
    • August
      • Chores to Complete Around the House Before Vacation
      • The Hazards of Electrical Surges
      • 5 Common Causes of Power Outages
      • How to Conserve Energy in Your Home During a Heat Wave
      • 5 Signs That It’s Time to Replace Your Ceiling Fan
    • July
      • A-TEMP Heating, Cooling & Electrical Is Here to Help You Beat the Heat!
      • Explaining the Three Types of Circuit Breakers
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    • June
      • 3 Problems To Watch For This Summer
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      • The Benefits of a Professional Electrical Inspection
    • May
      • Do Heat Pumps Work Better in the Winter or Summer?
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      • Electrical Upgrades That Are a Smart Investment
    • April
      • How Insulation Helps Your Home’s HVAC System
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    • March
      • 5 Ways to Improve Your Heat Pump’s Performance
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    • February
      • The 3 Big Threats to Your Indoor Air Quality
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    • January
      • What Is Carbon Monoxide & Why Is It Dangerous?
      • Benefits of Good Lighting in Winter
      • How Much Does a New HVAC System Cost?
      • New Year, New Electrical: Four Upgrades to Make in 2021
  • 2020
    • December
      • Your HVAC System’s Holiday Gift List
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      • Can a Furnace Be Repaired?
      • What Type of Heating Is the Most Efficient?
    • November
      • Three Signs Your Heater Is at the End of Its Life
      • Four Future-Proofing Electrical Technologies to Invest In
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    • October
      • Four Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Winter
      • Four Tips for Safer Holiday Decorating
    • September
      • 3 Tips to Breathe More Easily This Fall
      • Bad Heating Habits That Are Costing You Money
      • A Short History of Halloween Traditions
      • Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
      • How Ventilation Fans Improve Indoor Air Quality
      • Babyproof Your Home Like an Expert
      • 5 Portland Trails to Hike This Fall
      • Is Your Electrical System Deficient?
    • August
      • Five Problems That Could Be Smaller Than They Seem
      • Three Signs Your HVAC System is the Wrong Size
      • Importance of Duct Cleaning
      • 6 Fun DIY Projects to Complete in Quarantine
    • July
      • Why You Need to Be Thinking About Your Furnace This Summer
      • Chill Out This Summer With These Tips
      • AC Efficiency FAQ
      • Four Tips for More Enjoyable Outdoor Lighting
    • June
      • How to Save Money on Summer AC Costs
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      • What You Get with an Electrical Inspection
    • May
      • 6 Natural Sources of Air Pollution in Your Home
      • 3 of the Hottest Interior Design Trends for 2020
      • 3 DIY Projects to Get Your Home Ready for Summer
      • Four Simple Steps to Improving Your Indoor Air Quality
      • Dispelling Five Popular Electrical Myths
    • April
      • Why Ceiling Fans Are the Hottest Investment for Homeowners
      • 10 Tips to Refresh Your Home for Spring
      • Spring Cleaning: The Filthiest Parts of Your Home You’re Forgetting to Clean
      • A Beginner’s Guide to Air Filters
    • March
      • 5 Tips for Combating Indoor Humidity
      • What Temperature Should I Set My Water Heater At?
      • Get Through the Next Power Outage Like a Pro
      • The Five Biggest Energy Consumers In Your Home Ranked
    • February
      • Why Are the Holes in My Outlets Different Sizes?
      • How to Transform Your Home Into a “Green House”
      • Five Types of Heating Systems Found in Homes
    • January
      • What Is Zoning In Your HVAC System?
      • How to Slash Your Heating Bill With a Smart Thermostat
      • Winter Lighting Tips
      • 8 Resolutions for a Lower Energy Bill
      • Are You Changing Your Air Filter as Often as You Should?
  • 2019
    • December
      • 5 Furnace Noises to Watch Out For
      • How to Improve Your Winter Indoor Air Quality
      • Don't Overload Your Circuit This Christmas Vacation
    • November
      • How to Avoid a Carbon Monoxide Problem in Your Home
      • Surprise! We’ve Extended Our Let It Snow Furnace Giveaway!
      • Four Common Causes of Winter Power Surges
      • Beware of These Air Quality Scams!
      • Alternative Heating Methods for Your Home
    • October
      • Four Heater Facts Every Homeowner Needs to Know
      • Which Heating System is Best for Me?
      • Three Holiday Outdoor Decorating Safety Tips to Follow
      • The Penny Pincher’s Guide to Saving on Heating Costs
      • Is It Time to Replace My Heater?
    • September
      • How to Prepare Your Home for Fall
      • Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Neglect HVAC Maintenance
    • August
      • Dangers of DIY Electrical Projects
      • 4 Types of Outlets You Can Install in Your Home
    • July
      • Potential Dangers of Faulty Electrical Panels
      • FAQ: Ceiling Fans
      • 8 Tips for Lowering Your Electric Bill
    • June
      • Pre-Vacation Home Checklist
      • How the Freon Ban Could Affect You
    • May
      • 3 Tips for Surviving Summer This Year
    • April
      • Unique Solutions for Your Indoor Air Quality
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    • March
      • 5 Spring HVAC Tips
      • 4 Safety Tips for Checking Your Circuit Breaker
    • February
      • Does My Gas Furnace Need Maintenance?
      • Benefits of Having Your Home Rewired
    • January
      • What to Do After a Power Surge
      • Which Heating Option is Right for Me?
  • 2018
    • October
      • The Effects of Hard Water on Your Water Heaters
      • 7 Amazing Ways to Warm Your Home This Fall
    • September
      • Is A Heat Pump System Right For My Home?
    • August
      • Thermostat Checklist to Know If It's Working Properly
      • Common Types of Electrical Wiring Used in Homes
    • July
      • 5 Common Home Lighting Mistakes
      • HVAC Tips - Electrical Safety Checklist for Your Home
    • June
      • Why Is My Outdoor A/C Unit's Fan Not Spinning?
      • Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping?
    • May
      • Best Cooling Options for Your Sunroom
      • The Dangers of A/C Duct Condensation
    • April
      • 6 Causes of Temperature Imbalance in the Home
    • March
      • Importance of Proper Attic Insulation and Evaluation
      • Spring Ideas to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
    • January
      • Watch Out For These Common Electrical Problems With Your Heater
  • 2017
    • March
      • Healthy Indoor Air Quality
    • January
      • No Heat in the House, Things to Check and Do
  • 2016
    • December
      • Common Heat Pump Problems in the Winter
      • Keep Your Heating Equipment Ready for Any Portland Weather Conditions
      • What is a HEPA Filter, and Do I Need One?
    • July
      • Helpful Hints for Summertime Savings
    • June
      • Did You Say Free Air Conditioner?
    • April
      • What to Know About Duct Cleaning
    • January
      • Considering a New Furnace? Here Are Four Things You May Want to Know.
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