Heat pump service.

Are Heat Pumps Ready for Oak Harbor Winters?

When the winter chill settles over Oak Harbor, homeowners start thinking about the best ways to keep warm without breaking the bank. For some, the idea of relying on a heat pump instead of a traditional furnace might feel risky. After all, can a heat pump handle the damp, windy winters we get in this

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Clogged Drain

What to Do When You Drop Something Valuable Down the Drain

It happens when you least expect it. One second you are washing your hands or rinsing dishes, and the next, your ring, earring, or other small item has slipped right down the drain. Your heart sinks, and you immediately picture the worst: your valuables lost forever in the pipes. The truth is, many items that

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Plumber cleaning a backyard sewer.

How Often Should You Clean Your Sewer Line?

Picture this: it’s a lazy Saturday morning, and you’re enjoying that first perfect sip of coffee when suddenly, a faint but unmistakable whiff of sewage interrupts your calm. Not exactly the way you want to start your day, right? That’s the kind of surprise no homeowner wants—a clogged sewer line. But here’s the thing: it’s

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AC blowing hot air.

Why Your HVAC Might Be Blowing Warm Air and What to Do

We’ve all been there: you walk into your home on a sweltering day, expecting a refreshing breeze from your air conditioner, only to be met with… warm air. It’s frustrating, uncomfortable, and can leave you wondering what went wrong. The good news? Most HVAC hiccups have clear causes and even clearer solutions. Let’s take a

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Trenchless sewer repair.

What Is Trenchless Sewer Repair? A Homeowner’s Guide

Let’s be honest, no one wants to imagine their sewer line suddenly giving out. Yet, when it happens, it can disrupt your whole life. The thought of a massive excavation project tearing up your yard, driveway, or flower beds is enough to make anyone cringe. That’s where trenchless sewer repair comes into play: a smart, modern way

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Various types of pipes.

The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Pipes

Here at CPI Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, we’ve worked with just about every kind of plumbing pipe you can imagine—from century-old cast iron pipes to cutting-edge PEX pipes. Whether you’re building new, remodeling a bathroom or a kitchen, or dealing with aging pipes that need a full replacement, it helps to understand your options.

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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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