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What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System? Changing the filter in the air conditioner. The concept of safe and healthy housing.

What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System?

March 14, 2025

A ductless heating and cooling system, or a mini split, is a splendid choice for your Wenatchee home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and you can enjoy them all for years to come if you maintain the system on a consistent basis.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

February 14, 2025

One reason Washington homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer? Photo of a technician working on a furnace or performing maintenance.

How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

January 17, 2025

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace? Worried man on his phone, sitting on his couch and looking outside.

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

December 13, 2024

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Wenatchee home.

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Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

November 15, 2024

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water?

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips. Tech in front of furnace.

7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

October 18, 2024

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many East Wenatchee homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money.

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Going Ductless

September 13, 2024

You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.

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3 Signs It's Time For A New AC. Family of three, overheated in front of fans in their living room.

3 Signs It’s Time for a New AC

August 16, 2024

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC).

Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up.

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Tips to Prepare Your Leavenworth Home for Vacation This Summer

Tips to Prepare Your Leavenworth Home for Vacation This Summer

July 12, 2024

You’re leaving for vacation! You’ve packed your swimsuit, made reservations, and bought some new outfits. Your excitement builds as you picture yourself lounging by the beach, sipping cocktails, and soaking up the sun; you can’t wait to go!

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What You Should Know About Air Handlers. Happy funny little child girl in motion jumping on bed alone flying in air feeling joy, cheerful cute active kid having fun playing laughing in bedroom after waking up, good morning children concept.

What You Should Know About Air Handlers

May 17, 2024

An air handler works in tandem with your air conditioner or heat pump to help you get the most efficiency from your HVAC system. As you take in these details on air handlers, our Jacobs HVAC/R professionals are happy to answer any questions you may have.

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