Help the environment

Energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, like Energy Star-rated gas furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioning units help the environment by optimizing energy use and reducing your home’s carbon footprint. 

 

Do your part by reducing your home’s energy usage and as an added bonus to being green, you’ll save money on your monthly energy bills.

 

Save money with a Ductless Heat Pump

Many Portland area residents are discovering that the energy efficiency of ductless heat pumps is perfect for rooms in their home which are hard to cool or heat.  These mini-split systems are extremely efficient since they do not use ductwork, which also makes the installation easier. 

 

There are only 2 components –an inside unit which can be mounted on the wall or ceiling and an outside unit.  The 2 are connected by a small refrigerant line which only needs a small 3” opening. 

 

If you’re looking for energy efficiency and precise temperature control, then give us a call to learn more about installing a mini-split system.  You no longer have to live with a room that’s too hot (or too cold).

 

Current tax credits and rebates

• Oregon State tax credits: $350
• Bryant Bonus-up to $1,100 cash back on Evolution Systems

 

Please note all tax credits and rebates are based on qualifying units or systems so contact Ben’s Heating and Air Conditioning for an estimate and details.

Portland Oregon Heating and Cooling Energy Efficiency Information

Since 1989, Ben’s Heating and Air Conditioning has been providing heating and cooling services for the Portland Oregon area, including Hillsboro, Beaverton, West Linn, Gresham, Tigard, Canby, Tualatin, Milwaukie, Wilsonville and Woodburn.

 

This means 35 cents out of every dollar spent on heating your home is being wasted.  Today’s high efficiency gas furnaces operate with a 95% and higher AFUE efficiency.   Call or email Ben’s Heating and Air Conditioning to find out how to lower your monthly energy bills by installing a high efficiency gas furnace.

 

Bryant Totally Modulating 97% AFUE gas furnace

The newest gas furnace from Bryant delivers high efficiency performance and superior comfort so you can save money on your monthly energy bills and be comfortable at the same time. 

 

Features of Bryant’s new 97% modulating gas furnace

• Ultra-high energy efficiency
• Minimizes temperature “swings”
• Improved comfort with Perfect Humidity technology
• Precise, low-noise operation

 

The fully modulating system means the furnace operates on low-stage heating most of the time for precise, even temperature control with high-stage operation providing a boost when the weather turns frigid.

 

The Evolution 987M gas furnace raises the bar for temperature control and dehumidification capabilities with Bryant’s Perfect Heat and Perfect Humidity technologies. 

 

Perfect Heat technology monitors changing conditions and adjusts system operation to provide the best possible combination of comfort and energy efficiency. 

 

Air conditioning units or heat pumps may also qualify

It’s not just high efficiency gas furnaces that qualify.  Upgrading or installing an air conditioning unit or heat pump to your existing system may also qualify you for tax credits and rebates.  Contact Ben’s Heating or Air Conditioning to talk to one of our experts for an estimate and to hear more details.

 

What is AFUE? 

It’s short for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. The AFUE number tells you how efficiently a furnace converts fuel to energy so the higher the percentage, the more energy efficient the furnace.  If you install a 95% AFUE-rated furnace in your home, 95 cents out of every dollar spent goes towards heating your home.

 

What is SEER?

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and measures cooling output to electrical consumption over a range of temperatures. It’s easiest to think of it like gas mileage on a car.  The higher the SEER number on a heat pump or air conditioning unit, the more energy efficient it is and the less it’ll cost to operate, which saves you money.

 

What is Energy Star?

Energy Star is a government-sponsored program set up to help businesses and homeowners by giving them the information they need to make smart choices about buying energy efficient products.  Look for the Energy Star label to spot equipment with high-efficiency performance.