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Why we don’t quote over the phone:

The specifics of the layout and access in every home are unique, and can have a great impact on the difficulty of the work. We need to see it before we can give you the accurate quote you need.

Our Warranty:

B&C provides a standard 2-year parts and labor warranty for all repair and installation work. However, we require you to purchase products through us and not a third party. We will not install systems, parts, or accessories purchased elsewhere since we cannot warranty the work.

Also, most furnace brands have their own 10-year parts warranties, conditional upon regular service.

Here’s a Super-Quick HVAC Tutorial:

HVAC stands for ‘heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.”
You have three possible HVAC systems you can setup to control your home’s temperature:

• Furnace – heating only
• Furnace and AC – heating and cooling
• Furnace and heat pump – heating and cooling, usually with better efficiency in NW climate
• Find more HVAC answers to common questions here

You can also do ductless systems with the same three combinations.

Do you have gas or electric heat?

An “air handler” is the same as a furnace, except a furnace uses gas, and an air handler uses electric. So every home must have a furnace or an air handler, at a minimum. Getting a heat pump or air conditioner is up to each homeowner.

Heat Pump or Air Conditioner? Compare the Pros and Cons

The SEER is a rating for the energy efficiency of air conditioners.
The HSPF does the same for heat pumps.

Learn what these home energy efficiency ratings mean and how to read them

See this PUD study to compare energy costs and savings for a variety of HVAC systems.

The basic process of a gas furnace has three steps:

1. Inducer fan starts turning
2. Gas valve opens and ignites
3. Air starts to flow, and gets warmed up by the heat from the burning gas

If it’s a heat pump:

The air can flow both ways (in or out of the house), and be warmed up or cooled down, depending on the desired temperature inside and the conditions outside

If it’s an air conditioner:

The air can only flow one way – warm air exits the house, cool air enters.

Watch this interactive animation…

…And see how heat pumps compare to furnaces.

Air purifiers

Reduce the contaminants in your home’s air and make it more breathable. This is especially helpful for people who have asthma or other respiratory illnesses.

See options for air purifiers you can get through B&C.

Humidifiers

Too much mold in your closets or windows? Mold is a major cause of sickness, and the risk increases the longer it sticks around. Plus it’s gross.

By controlling the humidity in your home, you can reduce the prevalence of mold and reduce your chances of sickness.

Check out the humidifiers available through B&C.

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