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Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

October 17, 2022
Image of a humidifier. Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Baker City home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

July 14, 2022
5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality. electric fun and newspaper.

At Scott’s Heating and Air Conditioning, we want you to breathe in fresh air, which is why we offer maintenance to keep your HVAC in top shape.

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

June 14, 2022
How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

At Scott’s Heating and Air Conditioning, we always strive to find ways to improve your comfort and energy savings. We believe you should control your comfort, and it starts with your indoor air quality (IAQ) and relative indoor humidity.

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Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep

December 20, 2021
Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep

The sound of a well-maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is like a lullaby for a good night’s sleep.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

November 22, 2021
The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Oregon, creating some significant health problems. At Scott’s Heating and Air Conditioning, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

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The Problem With Clogged Air Filters

August 23, 2021
The young man cleaning air filters in the air conditioning device in Baker City, OR

Your air filter is responsible for cleaning every bit of your indoor air as it circulates through your home, providing life-giving oxygen to you and your family. It has a big, important job to do—one that can contribute significantly to your family’s health, comfort, and financial situation.

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

April 9, 2021
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At Scott’s Heating & Air Conditioning, we specialize in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that add value to your home and enjoyment to your lives. After all, nothing spells happiness like fresh air.

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What Are Air Scrubbers?

March 29, 2021
air scrubber indoor air quality

At Scott’s Heating and Air Conditioning, we strive to provide you with the right information to get the most value from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. We believe a comfortable home is a happy home.

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What Are Zone Control Systems?

February 28, 2021
What Are Zone Control Systems? Portrait of a pensive woman relaxing sitting on a sofa in the living room in a house interior in winter

At Scott’s Heating & Air Conditioning, we always look for ways to improve the comfort, health, and safety of homes and businesses in Eastern Oregon and surrounding areas. Your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is a significant purchase—a big part of our job is to help ensure you get the maximum value from this investment.

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How to Eliminate Dust in My Home

December 31, 2020
How to Eliminate Dust in My Home, Close-up of dust on woman finger taken from wooden table

It’s rampant everywhere around the country and has become the subject of a lighthearted, frequently repeated myth at both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Officials at these agencies understand farming does not occur without creating dust. So the EPA and USDA “have never proposed tightening rules on farm dust. And they have told Congress and the American people that they won’t propose stricter standards.”

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