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5 Tips For Running Your Mitsubishi Mini-Split Efficiently

5 Tips For Running Your Mitsubishi Mini-Split Efficiently

We all love the set-it-and-forget-it model, but even your highly efficient Mitsubishi mini-split unit needs some TLC every now and then. Whether you've owned one of these units for a while or recently installed one, here are some basics for getting the maximum...

SEER2 Rating Change? Find Out What It Means

SEER2 Rating Change? Find Out What It Means

Some important industry news happened at the start of January for the HVAC industry. And true to form, we’re here to help break down what that means for your household and energy bill! Starting January 1, 2023, the Department of Energy updated SEER metrics to SEER2. ...

Furnace Hot Surface Ignitor Out? Call Bend Heating Or Try This First

Furnace Hot Surface Ignitor Out? Call Bend Heating Or Try This First

Furnaces come in all shapes and sizes, some new and some old. Gas and electric (also known as air handlers) are common types of furnaces we see and repair at Bend Heating. Although, you’ll only find a gas furnace with a hot surface ignitor. These occasionally go out,...

Top 5 Things To Look For In Qualified Heating Contractors

Top 5 Things To Look For In Qualified Heating Contractors

Finding the right heating contractors is never easy. Even when needing a simple part for your heater or AC system, it is overwhelming to choose the right one. Especially if the company you hired didn’t know how to fix the problem! Finding an HVAC service you can trust...

Basics Tips For Ductless Heat Pump Maintenance

Basics Tips For Ductless Heat Pump Maintenance

Thanks to their energy efficiency and exceptional performance, ductless heat pumps are a popular heating and cooling system in the Pacific Northwest. No matter what make or model you own, Bend Heating and Sheet Metal can help keep it running smoothly. Adhere to these...

Smoky Bend Oregon Air Quality? Use These HVAC Tips

Smoky Bend Oregon Air Quality? Use These HVAC Tips

Every summer through late fall in Central Oregon, wildfire smoke impacts Bend Oregon air quality for weeks or months. Improving your indoor air quality ahead of time means taking these steps to optimize your heating and cooling systems. Whether you have an existing...

Service Your AC Unit Before The Bend Oregon Summer Rush

Service Your AC Unit Before The Bend Oregon Summer Rush

Temperatures have climbed to record-shattering highs for Bend Oregon summer. If the 100+ degree days continue, is your air conditioning unit or mini-split up to speed?  Most heating and cooling companies in Bend experience a months-long backlog for appointments....

The Multi-Zone Heat Pump: Perfect For Large Spaces

The Multi-Zone Heat Pump: Perfect For Large Spaces

The ductless heat pump is one of the most important innovations in HVAC in recent years. Ductless heat pumps are a highly cost-effective solution for heating or cooling your home. Ductless systems, also known as mini-splits, eliminate the need for ductwork, run...

Preparing Your HVAC Unit For A Dry, Cold Bend Oregon Winter

Preparing Your HVAC Unit For A Dry, Cold Bend Oregon Winter

As we head into the winter months, maintenance is key to preventing your HVAC unit from breaking down during a Bend, Oregon winter. A snowstorm is certainly no time to be calling in for heating repairs! Is your system ready to take on the chill? Prepare your HVAC unit...