West Linn

Air Conditioning

"When the days get longer and the nights shorter, you know the mercury in your thermometer will be steadily rising for the next few months. During these hot days, you will be relying on your air conditioner to work overtime. All of us at L & J Heating & Cooling in want to help you be sure your air conditioning system is ready for the job.

If you have a working air conditioning system, it is a smart preventative idea to have one of our heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals come out in the spring or early summer to take a look. We offer a multilevel inspection as well as a basic cleaning. Talk to us about regular air conditioning maintenance and how it can help you.

By having a regular inspection, you may be able to avoid an air conditioner breakdown during the summer as well as high emergency air conditioning repair bills. In addition, taking care of your unit will lengthen its overall life, saving you money in the long run.

If you are looking around for a new air conditioner in , you may want to call our team to get some advice about the best air conditioning system to purchase. We offer a wide selection of the top brands and can help you match the capacity of particular models with your home’s needs.

When you are ready to talk air conditioning, call L & J Heating & Cooling at 971-266-6063 Our team is anxious to help you stay cooler this summer. Request air conditioning service online today.

Air Ducts

It is the middle of summer, and you have your air conditioning cranked to the maximum. Although your main living area is comfortable, when it is time to answer some emails in your small home office, you find yourself searching for a sweater. And when it is bedtime, you find yourself overheated in your upstairs bedroom wondering if the cool air will ever arrive.

This is a common problem in many , homes, and it is often caused by air duct problems such as leaks, poor insulation, or bad register placement. Our team of professionals at L & J Heating & Cooling is ready to come to your rescue. We offer a wide variety of ductwork solutions such as inspection, sealing, insulation, and repair.

When we come to your home to inspect your air duct system, we will take a comprehensive approach. A complete inspection can help us identify leaks throughout your system, which essentially waste your cooled or heated air as it travels en route to your home’s rooms.

In addition, we will look at the portions of your ductwork that might benefit from additional insulation, which can help hold cooled or heated air at a more consistent temperature during its travels. Finally, we may suggest alternative solutions to help resolve uneven temperature issues throughout the home.

When you are ready tighten up your duct system, call L & J Heating & Cooling at 971-266-6063. Our team wants to help make your air ducts more efficient and your home more comfortable. Request air duct service online today.

Commercial Services

Workplace studies show that many factors contribute to the satisfaction and productivity of your employees. A climate-controlled work environment is certainly near the top of the list.

By working with a professional heating and cooling company such as L & J Heating & Cooling that specializes in commercial applications, you’ll be ensuring a comfortable and pleasant work environment for your staff, customers, and business stakeholders.

Ductless Systems

If you are considering adding on a room to your home, you may be wondering about heating and cooling options. Expanding your home’s ductwork can be costly and may overburden your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. You should consider installing an efficient ductless system available today.

Ductless systems can be an excellent solution for extra rooms in your home. Since they are not connected to your HVAC system, you can provide customized climate control in selected areas. For instance, you may want to heat or cool a home office only during work hours or an elderly family member may want a bedroom warmer than others residing in the home.

A home’s duct work is often responsible for up to a 30 percent loss of energy, which means a ductless system can reduce your energy bills regularly. Since ductless units require only a small hole in the wall to install, your energy loss is minimized.

Our trained experts at L & J Heating & Cooling can help you size a ductless unit for your room or home as well as advise if one makes sense for your particular heating or cooling needs. Call L & J Heating & Cooling at 971-266-6063 to learn more about ductless units. Request ductless system service online today.

Furnaces

Coming into a toasty, warm home from the blistering winter wind is such a pleasant feeling. Be sure your furnace is ready for the cold temperatures by checking in with our professionals at L & J Heating & Cooling. Our trained professionals can help you select and install a new furnace, repair or inspect an existing furnace, or simply tune up your entire heating system to be sure it’s prepared.

If you are in the market for a new furnace for your home, you will have plenty of options. Today’s furnaces are designed to operate in a wide variety of climates as well as different sized homes.

The layout of your rooms and the building materials used in your home should also play a role in helping you select the right furnace for your needs. It’s important to match the size of your furnace to all these factors so you get the right amount of heat in cold weather while not wasting energy unnecessarily.

Furnaces run on a variety of different fuels so another consideration when choosing a furnace is the long-run cost of operating your furnace. Most new furnaces are designed with optimal efficiency in mind. It’s important to balance the initial cost of your furnace with ongoing energy costs.

In addition, many furnaces have special features that can help improve indoor air quality or ventilation, offer variable speeds for more consistent heat, or provide zone heating.

Have more furnace questions? Call L & J Heating & Cooling at 971-266-6063. Our professionals have the answers. Request furnace service online today.

Gas Fireplaces

Gas fireplaces have come a long way in the past couple decades. There are many options available with something for every taste. A gas fireplace could be a great option for you if you are looking for that type of ambience in your home.

These fireplaces are easy for our professionals to install and look amazing. The newest models are much different than the models of even five years ago. When you add a wide variety of styles, the easy on and off switch, and the sheer coziness of a fireplace to your home, a residential gas fireplace becomes a much more appealing option.

It is worth noting that while these may seem easy to install and a tempting do-it-yourself (DIY) project, these fireplaces need to connect to a gas line. Anytime you are working with gas, you can’t take chances—installing a gas fireplace is best left to the professionals.

Considering a gas fireplace for your home? Our L & J Heating & Cooling professionals are ready and willing to help—call today at 971-266-6063. Request gas fireplace service online today.

Heat Pumps

Finding a sustainable, efficient, and effective way to heat and cool your home can be a challenge. Fortunately, technology and developments in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry are making strides in this area. One solution is to invest in a heat pump for all your climate control needs.

Our L & J Heating & Cooling team can provide a wealth of information about current heat pumps available today. Just like its name implies, a heat pump simply pumps warmer air between your home and the outdoors, depending on the season.

When you want additional heat during the colder months, the pump moves heat from outside to inside. When you want heat to be removed during the warmer seasons, the heat pump pushes the heat from inside to outside.

The majority of heat pumps available on the market today are air-source heat pumps. They consume less electricity than baseboard heaters and traditional furnaces, saving you money and reducing your home’s carbon footprint. Heat pumps do not create heat by burning a fuel such as wood or natural gas, which contributes to their energy efficiency and affordability.

High-efficiency heat pumps provide better dehumidification during the warmer months, giving them a leg up over conventional air conditioners.

If you want to get more information about heat pump models for your home, call L & J Heating & Cooling at 971-266-6063 . Our team is ready and prepared to answer your questions. Request heat pump service online today.

Home Automation

Looking for a low-maintenance, stress-free home to return to after long, busy days at work or simply away from home? Home automation is constantly striving to make your life here in more convenient and efficient. You probably use and enjoy several simple home automation devices. Things like an automatic garage door opener, Alexa, or a smart security system likely make your life easier already.

If you’re looking to bump things up a notch, consider home automation solutions for your heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. New technology allows us to help you to build a custom HVAC system that’s designed specifically for your house. Our ,-based professionals at L & J Heating & Cooling would be happy to explore options with you.

Integration of HVAC systems with home automation technology allow you to control your home environment with greater ease. You no longer need to use a manual thermostat to set one temperature for your entire house. Now, smart technology can tell which room you’re in, and adjust the temperature accordingly. And when you’re gone, you can now control your thermostat from your smart phone. Information like this allows your custom HVAC system to use your energy wisely, cutting costs by reducing waste.

As home automation technology progresses, it will be possible to create better HVAC systems with more perks. However, choosing the perfect system can be a complicated and difficult decision. Contact our trained professionals in order to create the right system for your needs at an affordable price.

Call L & J Heating & Cooling at 971-266-6063 today to learn more about home automation. Our team is ready to answer any questions you might have. Request home automation service online today.

Indoor Air Quality

Do you find yourself feeling tired all the time? Are you suffering from allergies, asthma, or constant respiratory distress? Although these things can originate from many different sources, poor indoor air quality is a possibility.

Our team at L & J Heating & Cooling here in wants to help you ensure a healthy home. We will come out and test the air quality in your home. If they find any issues, they can provide remediation services to help you improve it.

Everyone has dust and dust mites in their home as well as some level of chemicals released from carpeting, cleaning supplies, and other household substances. In addition, if you have pets, you will generate more hair and dander. Smoking also adds particulates to the air. All of these things can contribute to an indoor air quality problem.

Testing of indoor air quality is something we do every day. If we find issues, our experienced professionals might recommend remediation such as air duct cleaning or replacing your air filters in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A wide variety of air filtration and air purification systems are available on the market today as well, which can help improve your indoor air quality.

Call our team at L & J Heating & Cooling today. We can be reached at 971-266-6063 to provide information or answer questions. Request indoor air quality service online today.

Maintenance

Everything has its season, and your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is no different. Your furnace puts in overtime during the chilly winters while taking a rest in the summer, and your air conditioning unit works on the opposite schedule in . Our team at L & J Heating & Cooling recommends that right before your furnace or air conditioner goes into high gear you schedule an HVAC maintenance service call.

Our trained professionals will conduct a complete inspection and cleaning of your HVAC system. Talk with us about our multipoint inspection. It includes a filter change, lubrication, pressure and safety check, and much more. You will also have a trained eye on your system so any potential problems can be caught quickly and repaired before your HVAC system stops working.

In the long run, investing in HVAC maintenance can save you a great deal of stress and money in your home. A well-maintained system will not only function better, but it will consume less energy every day. In addition, it can help increase the working life of your whole system, making it less likely you will have to invest in a new furnace or air conditioning unit prematurely.

When you are ready to schedule your HVAC maintenance visit, contact L & J Heating & Cooling at 971-266-6063 . We would be happy to answer questions or share more details. Request HVAC maintenance service online today.

Zone Control Systems

As an energy-conscious homeowner, you may have relied on diligence and basic technology to try to reduce your energy consumption at home. You may have responsibly programmed your thermostat to reduce consumption while you are at work or asleep. You may even police your home regularly, closing and opening room vents as needed. And you may take on extra inconveniences to reduce your overall carbon footprint each day.

Our team at L & J Heating & Cooling can now provide you with an easier way: zone control systems. These systems are designed to connect to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Each zone has its own thermostat, and the system can be programmed to automatically open and shut zone dampers as the system receives temperature adjustments.

Zone control systems allow you to boost or lower the temperature of your bedrooms, for example, to achieve comfortable sleeping conditions. If you are entertaining in your main living areas, you can adjust that particular zone to manage the temperature for a greater number of people. Or, you can keep your home office zone comfortable while the rest of your home stays in energy-conservation mode during business hours.

Zone control systems, when installed properly and professionally, can help you reduce your energy consumption throughout the year while increasing your family’s comfort levels.

Contact L & J Heating & Cooling at 971-266-6063 to learn more about zone control systems. Request zone control system service online today.