HVAC Info & FAQs
HVAC Information
& Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Heating FAQs
- Can you tell me about furnace repair?
Efficiency Heating & Cooling is a trusted Portland HVAC company. We service both oil and gas furnaces (while also performing oil to gas conversions)… Read More - How do I prepare my heating system for winter?
Don’t wait until the first cold snap in Portland hits to make sure your furnace or heating system is ready for winter. Regular furnace maintenance along with periodic… Read More
Cooling FAQs
- How can I troubleshoot air conditioning issues?
It’s that time of year… our weather is hot and you want your home cool. Normally your home air conditioning system handles things without a hiccup, but… Read More - Should I repair or replace my air conditioning?
If there’s an exception to the old “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” rule, it has to do with air conditioners. The EPA recommends you consider… Read More - What is a smart alternative to an air conditioner?
Heat pumps look and function the same as air conditioners for cooling, but in cool months when heat is called for they reverse operation to provide warmth… Read More
HVAC
- When would I need ductless HVAC?
Do you have a living space that isn’t connected to the main ducting in your home? Or maybe an office or garage that doesn’t have ducting? Window… Read More - What are some HVAC maintenance tips?
Did you know that a lack of maintenance can cost you on utility bills? Skipping maintenance can also lead to premature equipment failure. In addition to efficiency… Read More
Indoor Air Quality
- What is an Electronic Air Cleaner?
There are different ways to measure the effectiveness of electronic air cleaners, one way is with a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) rating. This measures how effective… Read More
Products
- Is Efficiency Heating & Cooling an authorized Bryant dealer?
Efficiency Heating & Cooling is a company dedicated to providing the best for our customers. We know you hear these types of statements often, but with our… Read More - Do I need a new thermostat replacement?
Of all the different ways you can upgrade your HVAC system in Portland, replacing your thermostat is one of the easiest and least expensive. In most cases… Read More
Related Information
- General Information
- Common HVAC Problems
- Air Conditioner Blowing Warm Air
- Air Conditioner Blows Cold Air in Heat Mode
- Air Conditioner Blows Hot Air in Cooling Mode
- Air Conditioner Causes Circuit Breaker to Trip
- Air Conditioner Causes High Humidity in the House
- Air Conditioner Causes Uneven Room Temperatures
- Air Conditioner Coils Are Frozen
- Air Conditioner Compressor Is Overheating
- Air Conditioner Compressor Won’t Start
- Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Not Spinning
- Air Conditioner Cycles On and Off Too Frequently
- Air Conditioner Cycles Too Rapidly
- Air Conditioner Doesn’t Cool All Rooms Evenly
- Air Conditioner Doesn’t Dehumidify Properly
- Air Conditioner Doesn’t Remove Humidity Effectively
- Air Conditioner Doesn’t Turn On Right Away
- Air Conditioner Freezes Up
- Air Conditioner Has a Burning Plastic Smell
- Air Conditioner Has a Weak Flow of Air
- Air Conditioner Has Water Pooling in the Drip Pan
- Air Conditioner Leaves a Musty Smell
- Air Conditioner Makes a Clunking Noise
- Air Conditioner Makes a Hissing Noise
- Air Conditioner Makes a Rattling Noise
- Air Conditioner Makes a Screeching Noise
- Air Conditioner Makes a Sloshing Sound
- Air Conditioner Makes Rooms Feel Damp
- Air Conditioner Makes the Floor Wet
- Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit Leaking
- Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit Makes a Loud Noise
- Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit Making a Buzzing Noise
- Air Conditioner Refrigerant Line Freezing
- Air Conditioner Runs but Doesn’t Cool
- Air Conditioner Struggles in High Heat
- Air Conditioner Trips GFCI Outlet
- Air Conditioner Turns On but No Cold Air
- Air Conditioner Unit Attracts Insects
- Air Conditioner Unit Is Hard to Clean
- Air Conditioner Unit Makes a Ticking Noise
- Air Conditioner Unit Vibrates Excessively
- Air Conditioner Unit Vibrates Loudly
- Air Conditioner Won’t Turn Off
- Air Conditioning Unit Icing Up
- Blower Fan Doesn’t Turn Off
- Burnt Electrical Smell from HVAC System
- Buzzing or Humming Noises
- Carbon Monoxide Detector Goes Off
- Cold Air Coming Out of Vents
- Cold Spots in Certain Areas of the House
- Condensate Drain Line Is Clogged DIY Solutions & Maintenance Tips
- Cracked Heat Exchanger
- Difficulty in Adjusting the Thermostat Settings
- Dirty Air Filters
- Ductwork is Noisy
- Dust Coming Out of Vents
- Electric Bills Have Increased Suddenly
- Excessive Condensation on Windows
- Excessive Moisture Around Air Vents
- Furnace Blower Fan Is Noisy
- Furnace Blower Motor Humming
- Furnace Blows Cold Air Intermittently
- Furnace Control Board Issues
- Furnace Cycles On and Off Too Quickly
- Furnace Doesn’t Heat All Rooms Equally
- Furnace Doesn’t Ignite
- Furnace Doesn’t Turn On Automatically
- Furnace Exhaust Smells Bad
- Furnace Exhaust Smells Like Chemicals
- Furnace Exhaust Vent Blockage
- Furnace Fan Runs Continuously
- Furnace Flame is Yellow Instead of Blue
- Furnace Flame Isn’t Steady
- Furnace Flame Sensor Problems
- Furnace Gas Valve Issues
- Furnace Has a Delayed Start
- Furnace Heat Exchanger Rusting
- Furnace Heat Is Too Intense
- Furnace Ignitor Problems
- Furnace Inducer Motor Problems
- Furnace Makes a Banging Noise When Starting Up
- Furnace Makes a Loud Boom at Startup
- Furnace Makes a Popping Noise
- Furnace Makes a Rumbling Noise
- Furnace Makes a Whistling Sound
- Furnace Makes Squealing Noises
- Furnace Not Producing Enough Heat
- Furnace Not Responding to Thermostat Adjustments
- Furnace Pilot Light Keeps Going Out
- Furnace Pressure Switch Problem
- Furnace Releases Soot or Debris
- Furnace Room Has a Gas Smell
- Furnace Shuts Off Before Reaching Set Temperature
- Furnace Starts and Stops Frequently
- Furnace Thermostat Display Fading
- Gas Smell When Turning On Heating System
- Heat Pump Is Stuck in Heating or Cooling Mode
- Heating or Cooling Effect
- Heating or Cooling System
- Heating or Cooling System Causes Static Electricity
- Heating or Cooling System Making a Ticking Noise
- Heating System Boiler Keeps Losing Pressure
- Heating System Doesn’t Shut Off
- Heating System Doesn’t Warm the House Evenly
- Heating System Emits a Tinny Noise
- Heating system has a weak pilot flame
- Heating System Has Delayed Ignition
- Heating System Leaks
- Heating System Makes a Booming Noise
- Heating System Makes a Clattering Noise
- Heating System Pilot Light Won’t Stay Lit
- High Energy Bills
- Hot Air Coming Out of the Vents in Summer
- HVAC Ducts Are Leaking Air
- HVAC Ducts: Recognizing & Removing Bad Odors
- HVAC Filter Gets Dirty Too Quickly
- HVAC System Affects Wi-Fi Signal
- HVAC System Blows Out Cold Air on Heating Mode
- HVAC System Blows Out Smoke
- HVAC System Causes an Increase in Asthma Attacks
- HVAC System Causes Lights to Flicker
- HVAC System Causes Nosebleeds
- HVAC System Causes Wallpaper to Peel
- HVAC System Causes Window Condensation
- HVAC System Causing Skin and Eye Irritation
- HVAC System Doesn’t Maintain the Set Temperature
- HVAC System Doesn’t Respond to the Thermostat
- HVAC System Doesn’t Turn Off
- HVAC System Doesn’t Work After a Power Outage
- HVAC System Doesn’t Work as Well as It Used To
- HVAC System Emits a Burning Smell
- HVAC System Emits a Sulfur or Rotten Egg Smell
- HVAC System Frequently Turns On and Off
- HVAC System Has Weak Airflow
- HVAC System Is Short Cycling
- HVAC System Leaks
- HVAC System Makes a Clicking Noise
- HVAC System Makes a Grinding Noise
- HVAC System Makes a Gurgling Sound
- HVAC System Makes the House Too Dry
- HVAC System Not Deactivating
- HVAC System Not Turning On
- HVAC System Over 10 Years Old
- HVAC System Produces a Chalky Smell
- HVAC System Produces a Metallic Smell
- HVAC System Produces Static Shocks
- HVAC System Spreads Dust Around the House
- HVAC System Struggles to Maintain Temperature
- HVAC System Trips the Circuit Breaker
- HVAC System Vibrates or Jolts on Startup
- HVAC System Vibrates or Shakes
- HVAC System Won’t Switch Modes
- HVAC System’s Outdoor Unit
- HVAC Unit Causes an Allergic Reaction
- HVAC Unit Doesn’t Turn Off at the Set Temperature
- HVAC Unit Makes a Dripping Sound
- HVAC Unit Makes a Whistling Noise
- HVAC Unit Outside is Covered in Snow or Frost
- HVAC Unit Produces an Oily Smell
- HVAC Unit Shuts Down Unexpectedly
- Inconsistent Temperatures Throughout the House
- Indoor Fan Keeps Running
- Indoor Humidity Problems
- Indoor Unit Is Leaking Water
- Mold or Mildew Smell from HVAC
- Musty or Moldy Smells
- Outdoor HVAC Unit Is Excessively Noisy
- Outdoor Unit Is Covered in Ice
- Rattling or Clanking Noises in the System
- Reduced Efficiency in Heating or Cooling
- Rooms Closer to the Thermostat
- Rooms Feel Stuffy or Smelly When HVAC is Running
- Strange Smells Coming from Vents
- Sudden Increase in Dust or Allergens at Home
- The Air Conditioner Is Leaking Refrigerant
- The Air Quality Has Decreased
- The Furnace Blower Is Constantly Running
- The Furnace Is Leaking Water
- The Heat Pump Doesn’t Defrost
- The Heating System Takes Too Long to Heat Up
- The HVAC System Has Never Been Serviced
- The HVAC System Is Too Loud
- The Vents Blow Out Dust or Soot
- Thermostat Causes HVAC to Short Cycle
- Thermostat Doesn’t Keep Up with the Temperature
- Thermostat Is Broken
- Thermostat Isn’t Working
- Thermostat Loses Its Program Settings
- Thermostat Reading Is Inaccurate
- Thermostat Screen Is Blank
- Thermostat Shows an Error Code
- Uneven Heating or Cooling
- Unexplained Increase in Respiratory Problems
- Unusual Noises from the Furnace
- Unusually High Indoor Humidity Levels
- Water Leaking from the HVAC Unit
- Water Pooling Around the Indoor Unit
- Weak Airflow from Vents
- Heating & Cooling Systems
- Indoor Air Quality
- System Support & Accessories
- Energy Efficiency
- Related Health & Safety Issues
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STE E105 Milwaukie, OR 97222
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