Pioneer Home Comfort (previously Pioneer Gas Furnace): HVAC; Home heating; Home cooling; Air Filtration; Portland, Oregon. High Efficiency Energy Star Gas Furnace Installation in Portland, Oregon.

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F.A.Q. – Frequently Asked Questions

Guarantees and Warranties

  1. What sort of warranty does Pioneer provide for gas furnaces, air conditioners, and air filtration systems for Portland, Oregon home installations?

    Answer: Pioneer provides the only guarantee of it’s kind to Portland homeowners: a 10-Year Workmanship guarantee on every aspect of your home heating or cooling system installation. Read more about the Pioneer Guarantee.

Choosing the right system for my Portland, Oregon home.

  1. How do I determine the size, or capacity, of my HVAC system?

    Factors affecting the size of your new system include the climate in your region, humidity levels, the number of windows in your dwelling, total square footage of your home, the direction your home faces, the number of heat-producing appliances in your home, the type of insulation you have and the number of people that live in your residence. THe professionals at Pioneer Gas Furnace in Portland, Oregon can perform the proper home heating and home cooling calculations to determine the appropriate heating or cooling unit for your Portland, Oregon home and lifestyle. Contact a Pioneer professional for a free consultation.

  2. What happens when I replace my old system?

    To install the most efficient HVAC system in your household, a detailed inspection should first be performed by a professional from Pioneer Gas Furnace. The inspection will include, as a minimum, the inspection of your home’s ductwork, insulation, refrigerant piping, electrical service, wiring, thermostat, condensate piping, flue piping, flue terminations, chimney liner, slabs, filter, driers, registers, grills, drain pans and evaporator coil.

  3. What is ENERGY STAR?

    ENERGY STAR is a program that was created by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help businesses and individuals make energy efficient purchases. · This program places the ENERGY STAR label, a small blue and white logo, on items that meet superior energy efficiency standards. This label provides an easy way for consumers to identify quality, high efficiency products.

  4. How long will my system last?

    Maintenance and service play a key role in the lifecycle of a heating or air conditioning system. If all recommended maintenance and service actions are taken, an air conditioner can last 12 to 15 years and a gas furnace 20 to 25 years.

  5. What can I do before calling someone to service my system?

    HVAC systems are complicated networks of machinery that should be serviced by a certified professional. However, if your HVAC system seems to be malfunctioning, you can try a few basic steps, which may correct your problem, prior to calling a service professional. If you do not feel comfortable performing any of these tasks, however, do not hesitate to call an HVAC contractor: Pioneer Gas Furnace. Do the Basics: · Disconnect and reconnect your indoor and outdoor switches. · Make sure your circuit breakers are in the ON position. · Make sure your filters are clean. · Open supply and return vents and make sure they are unobstructed. · Check the settings on your thermostat. · Make sure the system switch is on the appropriate COOL or HEAT setting.