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7 Things You Should Know About Tankless Water Heaters

February 15, 2024
Image of someone working on a water heater. 7 Things you should know about tankless water heaters.

Hot water is one of those things everyone takes for granted in our modern society. A hot shower on a cold winter evening is relaxing. Hot water washes away dirt from laundry and grease from pans. And hot water comes in handy as an emergency defroster.

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Should I Buy a Tankless Water Heater Instead?

January 30, 2024
WH_A_005 Should I Get a Tankless Water Heater? Woman's hands feeling the temperature of the shower water.

It’s a terrible moment when you step into the shower and find you have no hot water. Best case scenario—your spouse just ran a load of white clothes on hot in the washing machine, turned on the dishwasher, and took a leisurely hot shower a few minutes ago. Worst case scenario—you have a broken water heater.

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What Is the Best Insulation for My Home?

January 15, 2024
Builder Fitting Insulation Into Roof Of New Home

At HomeRx, we work with fiberglass batting, blown-in cellulose, and spray foam insulation. We can guide you in selecting the best form of insulation for your home.

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How to Upgrade Your Home Insulation

November 10, 2023
How to Upgrade Your Home Insulation. Air ducting - inside flexible aluminum ventilation tube.

You increase comfort and decrease energy consumption by improving the insulation in your Oregon home. Less energy use translates into lower energy bills. 

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Does Adding Insulation to Your Attic Make a Big Difference?

October 31, 2023
Does Adding Insulation to Your Attic Make a Big Difference? Red and orange living room with colorful sofa and air conditioner.

When it comes to energy efficiency and home comfort, many homeowners in Oregon have started to look upwards—specifically, to their attics.

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Will an Attic Fan Make Me More Comfortable?

August 8, 2023
Attic Fan

While it seems a fan to cool a hot attic might also cool your home, it’s not a good solution. A better way to get more comfortable is sealing the attic and increasing your insulation.

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The Science of Heat Retention

August 8, 2023
Thermometer Sun 40 Degres. Hot summer day. High Summer temperatures.

Heating is the number one energy consumer in your home—it consumes nearly 30 percent of the average household’s energy bill.

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Garage Insulation

May 15, 2023
Image of garage. Garage Insulation.

HomeRX and Performance Insulation Energy Services is pleased to offer top-tier insulation services to our neighbors in Portland and communities nearby. Contact us today to learn about the range of solutions we offer.

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Air Seal Your Home for Added Comfort

March 30, 2023
Image of inside of home. Air Seal Your Home for Added Comfort.

The key to increased energy savings and improved efficiency starts with air sealing. If you seal your Bend home now, you will save money on your utility bills.

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How Air Sealing Your Home Helps with Allergies

March 15, 2023
Image of inside of home. How Air Sealing Your Home Helps with Allergies.

Notice your symptoms acting up, even when you try to avoid the outdoors? That’s because pollen is finding its way into your Oregon home.

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Importance of Attic insulation

January 12, 2023
A crawl space is insulated. Importance of Attic insulation.

Believe it or not, your attic helps keep your Portland home comfortable by acting as an extra layer of protection from the fluctuating outdoor temperatures.

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How to Insulate Your Home and Prevent Heat Loss

December 15, 2022
A person with socks warms up. How to Insulate Your Home and Prevent Heat Loss.

If this is your reality and you are struggling with heat loss in your Oregon home, then you may want to look into the ways you can properly insulate it.

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Crawl Space Insulation Services

November 28, 2022
Basement crawl space with upper floor insulation and wooden support beams.

A poorly insulated crawl space creates problems for the rest of your home. It makes it hard to keep the upper floors warm in the winter. It can also contribute to high humidity levels in the summer.

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What Type of Insulation Do I Need?

September 15, 2022
Image of Insulation. What Type of Insulation Do I Need?

Feel a draft in your Oregon home? Let’s cover it up with a new layer of insulation. Adding new insulation to your Portland home improves your comfort and protects your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Does Your Home Need New Insulation This Winter?

January 17, 2022
Man insulating an attic.

Whether you are entertaining a crowd or celebrating with your family, the holidays should be a time of comfort and warmth for everyone. A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that runs at peak performance is one way to keep your Oregon home consistently comfy this winter. An annual furnace or heat pump tune-up,…

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