Furnace Articles

Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat, and furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit. You should also be wary of the associated symptoms so you know when to take action.

This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Hillsboro home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.

Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis.

If you notice water around the furnace in your Oregon home, don’t be alarmed. This is a pretty common issue. Reach out to our team to help.

Our highly trained Hybrid Heating HVAC professionals are here to explain things in more depth and lend a hand with any furnace issue that arises.

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Portland home.

Hybrid Heating & Air Conditioning is happy to lay all the options on the table so you can make the best decision for your Hillsboro home. Here’s what you should know about dual fuel systems: 

Our team at Hybrid Heating & Air Conditioning could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement.

This winter, you’re hoping to have a brand new furnace to keep you warm. But there are so many furnaces to choose from. You’re left wondering, which is the right one for your Hillsboro home?

A furnace is a major investment for any Hillsboro homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.

So how do you reduce your heating costs without compromising your comfort? Hybrid Heating & Air Conditioning is here to tell you! Enhancing your comfort is our goal. We’ll help you create the most pleasing atmosphere, all without causing any financial strain.

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water? 

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Beaverton homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

We’ve made it to mid-November and that means colder weather is the norm. Is your furnace ready to tackle the upcoming months of freezing temperatures?

November is here and that means colder weather is starting. You might already be using your heating system at night. Is it keeping up with the demand? Will it be able to handle the coldest days and nights of winter?

The weather might still feel like summer, but autumn is right around the corner. That means the weather will be changing and your heater will need to be ready to go.

Nothing is built to last forever, unfortunately. But thankfully, there are ways to get the most out your furnace for many years. Here are some ways to make it last as long as possible.

Winter isn’t over yet! That means your furnace will need to be reliable, no matter what the weather throws our way. Is your heating system up to the task? If it’s not reliable, you might wonder if a repair will do the job or if a full replacement is needed. We can help!

Being a homeowner means you’ll need to invest in certain things that make the space comfortable for your specific needs.

Winter weather is right around the corner and you have likely already started relying on your heating system to keep you and your family warm.

Sunny days and frigid nights are in the forecast this week in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Your furnace system is working hard to generate warm air to keep you comfortable, but what happens when the cold weather hits?

Fall weather is here and brrr….it sure is chilly out there right now! Parts of Oregon have already seen snow and weather reports indicated that it was colder than usual.