HVAC repair

What to Do If Your Pilot Light Isn’t Working

There’s that dreaded feeling when you go to start up the furnace and…crickets. No familiar whoomph as the pilot light sparks to life. Just dead silence. Your trustworthy home heater has decided to take an unexpected vacation, leaving you at the mercy of whatever Arctic conditions await inside. A stubborn, extinguished pilot is more than

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HVAC repair

How Do I Know If My Pilot Light Is Out?

Your furnace’s pilot light is like that one employee who shows up early and keeps the whole office running smoothly. When it’s doing its job, you likely don’t even notice. But once that little guy goes missing? Total chaos. No heat, frozen pipes, and a borderline Siberian tundra taking over your living room.  Keeping tabs

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Common Furnace Problems

Why Is Replacing Your Furnace Filter So Important?

You go about your days at home, likely giving little thought to the furnace reliably keeping you warm and cozy. Tucked away inside this heating workhorse is an unsung hero – the furnace filter. This modest component works tirelessly to trap dust, pollen, pet dander and other airborne particles before they can circulate through your

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Skagit County HVAC Experts

Why Is My Furnace Tripping My Circuit Breaker?

When Jack Frost starts nipping at your nose, the last thing you need is your furnace acting up and tripping the circuit breaker. One second you’re dreaming of snuggly warmth, the next you’re staring down a cold, uncooperative heating system. Not an ideal situation. While a tripped breaker may seem like a minor annoyance, it’s

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Furnace Lighting Check

What Should I Do If My Furnace Isn’t Turning On?

Brrr, there’s a chill in the air that can only mean one thing – winter is officially here. You go to crank up the thermostat, expecting that comforting blast of hot air to soon come flooding through the vents. But instead? Silence. Your furnace has decided to take an impromptu vacation, leaving you high and

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Mount Vernon HVAC

Why Is My AC Fan Outside Not Spinning?

As any seasoned homeowner in Whatcom or Skagit County can attest, few things are more frustrating than stepping outside on a sweltering summer day only to discover your air conditioning unit’s outdoor fan has decided to take a siesta.  That unmoving fan means your AC system is essentially running on fumes, struggling to pull in

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Why Does My AC Keep Tripping the Breaker?

As the summer thermostat gradually gets dialed higher and higher, the last thing any homeowner wants is their air conditioning system repeatedly throwing in the towel by tripping circuit breakers. One moment you’re basking in cool relief, the next everything abruptly powers down as electric safeguards kick in against potential overloads. While an occasional breaker

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AC Filter

Why Is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

Let’s face it, finding a puddle around your air conditioner is one of those moments that makes every Whatcom or Skagit County homeowner’s heart sink. Water pooling up can wreak havoc on your system and home if left unchecked – whether it’s mold spreading, drywall turning to mush, or another disastrous chain reaction. But don’t

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AC not turning on

Why Is My Air Conditioner Blowing Warm Air?

As the sweltering summer temperatures continue ramping up across the Pacific Northwest, there are few things more deflating than an air conditioning system that simply can’t seem to keep indoor spaces comfortably cool and dry. You crank that thermostat down, expecting refreshing breezes – only to be met with stuffy stagnant warmth forcefully blowing from

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AC Ready for Summer

How to Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for Summer?

Summer is just around the corner, and for many of us here in Whatcom County and Skagit County, that means temperatures will soon be climbing and our air conditioning units will be kicking into high gear.  An AC that’s not properly prepped can struggle to keep up with our region’s heat and humidity, leading to

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AC unit replacement

Why Is My Air Conditioner Making A Noise?

Nobody looks forward to the sticky, swampy feeling of a Pacific Northwest summer heatwave. But at least we can all count on our trusty air conditioning units to serve up icy relief, right? Well, that refreshing oasis can start feeling more like a war zone if your cooling system suddenly starts bombarding you with loud,

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