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Video – Check Your Furnace Pilot Light

February 27, 2024

Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the pilot light has gone out. Call us at 360-357-4328 or request service online to have it properly fixed. This is indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help.

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What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System?

February 15, 2024

Pacific Air is happy to lay all the options on the table so you can make the best decision for your Olympia home. Here’s what you should know about dual fuel systems: 

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Why does my furnace smell like gas when I turn it on?

Video—Why Does My Furnace Smell Like Gas When I Turn it ON?

January 30, 2024

You turn on your furnace, and you smell gas. What should you do? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone.

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How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

January 15, 2024

Pacific Air is here to help keep you prepared and informed. Our team of professionals will guide you and provide you with everything you need to know about your heating and cooling systems.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

November 13, 2023

Many Olympia 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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What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

November 15, 2022

A furnace is a major investment for any Olympia homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.

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Is My Furnace Overheating?

January 13, 2022

Just about any electrical appliance has the potential to overheat. Furnaces are no exception. As a homeowner, you need to take precautions to lower the risk of an overheated unit.

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Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

November 7, 2021

Even if you have not thought about your furnace for months—it is easy to overlook if it is stationed in the basement or hidden in a closet—fall is the perfect time to make sure the most important seasonal equipment in your home is ready for action. 

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What Does AFUE Mean?

February 12, 2021

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Washington home and how much fuel is wasted.

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

December 10, 2019

If your furnace seems to be producing heating inconsistently around your Olympia, WA home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty heating or cooling. On cold days, this can be a nuisance. For example, you may be confined to only a few rooms in your home.…

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