Heating & Cooling Services in The Dalles, OR
Like most of the U.S., The Dalles sees warm summers and cold winters. Your HVAC system must be ready for every season, but a lot can happen over a few months. Every heating and cooling system eventually needs to be serviced. The more diligent you are, the less likely it is you’ll need major air conditioning repair and the longer your system might last. But when you need AC repair, no job is too big or complex for us.
Furnace Repair & Replacement
Without a working furnace, things can get downright chilly. No one wants to shiver at home. We provide annual furnace service, so you are comfortable all winter long. By making repairs as minor issues are found, our technicians in The Dalles keep your furnace going. But when you hear strange sounds, something doesn’t smell right, or there are changes in how your furnace runs, you can count on us to be their promptly. And don’t hesitate to call if your house is dustier or the energy bill goes up—there’s usually a reason.
HVAC Maintenance
The importance of HVAC maintenance can never by overstated. Issues with heating and cooling equipment will eventually occur without filter changes, refrigerant recharges, and tune-ups. You’ll save a lot of stress by scheduling annual maintenance. Instead of frantically searching for “air conditioning repair near me”, we schedule service appointments during which we assess system performance and determine whether your HVAC equipment is running at peak capacity. This can result in fewer repairs, improved air quality and safety, and energy and cost savings.
Plumbing
Our licensed and insured plumbers are trained and equipped to deal with all kinds of residential and commercial plumbing problems. Whether you have an emergency or are planning a remodeling project, you can depend on our team for help. Our expertise is far-reaching. It ranges from fixing running toilets to sewer line problems, to addressing the fear and urgency of a gas leak. But at the very least, we’ll always ensure you have running water.
Here are key plumbing specialties that our customers in The Dalles often depend on:
- Drain Cleaning: Clogged drains can happen because of hair, soap, shampoo, food scraps, grease, and mineral scale. Ultimately, the issue can lead to a burst pipe or backup. No one wants a flood, sewage, or wastewater in their home. Whatever is clogging your drains, we can use an auger (snake) to clear soft debris, hydro jetting to force blockages free and push them through, or rooter services using a motor driven power tool with a spinning blade. It can cut through many materials. In the most severe cases, we can repair broken or collapsed pipes or clear tree roots if necessary.
- Leak Detection: Leaks can be caused by many things, including clogs, high water pressure, rapid temperature fluctuations, worn pipe joints, or tree roots. Low water pressure, mold, and water stains are signs you have a leak, but still may not point to where it is. Fortunately, we have specialized equipment to detect a leak based on thermal imaging or acoustics. This helps avoid unnecessary and messy work and saves valuable time, not to mention lets us fix the leak at its source with no guesswork.
Air Quality
Air pollutants can be as much as five times more concentrated indoors than outdoors, according to the EPA. Modern homes are better sealed to conserve energy. The downside to this is dust, pet dander, pollen, and a range of pollutants are also sealed in. Particulates, chemicals, and mold can cause increased allergies, asthma, upper respiratory infections, skin rashes, fatigue, and otherproblems. Some pollutants can even damage HVAC equipment and lead to expensive AC repair jobs.
We can address the problem by installing electronic air cleaners, whole-house air purification systems, and UV air treatment equipment. The right system depends on your situation. By evaluating your home, we can determine what contaminants are present and recommend the best solution. Schedule indoor air quality service to get started.
Ductwork
A lot happens in your ductwork. Every ounce of air in your home passes through ducts, so if there is dirt, dust, or debris inside, pollutants can easily make into your living spaces. Air ducts also tend to leak. Loose connections and cracks can let as much as 30 percent of the air in your home escape, according to ENERGY STAR. Instead of in rooms, conditioned air ends up in the basement, garage, or attic; or it may be leaking outside.
The problem can be resolved by sealing ductwork. We do this from the inside and cut air leakage down to 2 percent. State-of-the-art equipment helps our technicians measure the efficiency of your ductwork and the results of our service. Our team can upsize your ductwork if necessary and also coats existing ducts with an antimicrobial sealant. Permanent solutions are provided with each service call, so you continue to save.
