Shafer Heating & Cooling, LLC Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heating’

Water Hammer: What It Is and Why It’s Bad

Monday, December 18th, 2023

Boilers are very sturdy heating units, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t without problems from time to time. One common problem that we see with boilers is called water hammer. Not only is the sound of a water hammer incident very alarming, but it can also be detrimental to your boiler.

If you suspect that water hammer is happening inside of your unit, give our team a call to help with boilers in Hillsboro. We can get down to the root of the problem and fix it so that it doesn’t happen again. You can keep reading to learn more about water hammer, what it is, and why it is so bad for your boiler.

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Why Ground-Source Heat Is Efficient

Monday, November 20th, 2023

You may have heard of geothermal heating and cooling. Some geothermal units use an air source method, while others use a ground source method. But which one is better? Each one has its own unique pros and cons, but one boasts a few more benefits than the other. 

Ground source heating and cooling offers a wide variety of benefits compared to other HVAC options. If you’re interested in geothermal in Hillsboro, give our team a call. You can keep reading to learn more about how geothermal heating works and the benefits of this particular type of system.

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Check Out Our Blog for Advice on All Things HVAC

Thursday, May 12th, 2022

Be sure to bookmark the Shafer Heating & Cooling, LLC blog to start learning the ins and outs of HVAC.

We’ll regularly post energy saving tips, how-to’s on troubleshooting your systems, and breakdowns on even the most complex industry related terms and concepts.

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