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Save over $100.00 Dollars when you schedule a complete system maintenance and safety inspection which is on sale now for only $69.95 + tax. Our highly trained service technicians will check your HVAC and make sure it is safe and in good working condition. We service ALL BRANDS of heating and cooling equipment, including geothermal and Apollo systems. No hidden fees, No hidden charges.

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Typical maintenance will include the following:

(Gas furnace)

Check/clean gas burners
Check safety shut off response, high limits, flame roll outs, pressure switch
Check blower motor and record rated and running amperage
Check exhaust motor and record rated and running amperage
Check Blower capacitor and record rating and reading
Check heat ex-changer to ensure no rust or cracks
Check flame sensor
Check hot surface igniter (OUR #1 NO HEAT CALL DURING THE WINTER IS A FAILED IGNITOR)
Check gas pressure and adjust if needed
Check air filter
Check return and supply air temperatures
Check Wiring/controls and thermostat for proper operation


(AC)

Check Contactor and record condition
Check Capacitor and record reading and rating
Check Compressor and record running and rated amperage
Check Condenser fan motor and record readings and ratings
Check outdoor coil for restrictions or debris
Check condensate drain line for blockage or leaks
Check evaporator coil for restrictions or debris
Check and record refrigerant pressures/level to ensure proper operations
Record temperature splits


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For more information, contact: Jake Gross

Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC

Call Today (360) 835-9364 or Toll Free 1 (800) 580-2550

Release Date: (10-14-2015)

Heat Pump May Be a Better Heating and Cooling Option Than Furnace or Air Conditioner

Vancouver, WA -- Heat pumps are often misunderstood or not understood at all. Because of this, consumers may not realize that there may be a better heating and cooling option than a traditional furnace or air conditioner.

"A heat pump is an all-in-one heating and air conditioning system that works year round to keep you comfortable.  During warmer months, a heat pump works as a normal air conditioner.  It extracts heat from inside the home and transfers it to the outdoor air.  In colder weather, however, the process reverses and the unit collects heat from the outdoor air to transfer inside your home," said John, lead estimator of Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC.

Even when the air outside feels cold, it still contains some heat. When there is not enough heat in the outside air to meet the demand of the thermostat setting, an electric heater supplements the outdoor air to warm the home.

"Heat pumps are capable of providing years of worry-free heating and cooling and significant savings on electric bills," John said. The amount a consumer can save depends on many factors. For example, the efficiency of old equipment compared to that of a new heat pump can have an effect on how much will be saved. The climate in which a consumer lives, as well as electric rates, are also factors.

"Unlike a furnace that turns fossil fuel or electricity into heat, the heat pump collects heat that already exists in the outdoor air," John said.  "Consequently, a heat pump will produce two to three times more heat than the energy it uses."

A heat pump also produces savings while cooling a home. A SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rates cooling efficiency. A higher SEER produces greater savings. A SEER of 12.00 to 13.00 is typical in homes over eight or ten years old and a new, higher efficiency heat pump can be as much as 50 percent more efficient.

If a consumer's non-electric furnace is still working, an add-on heat pump is an effective option. "With a Dual-fuel system, the two systems share the heating load, but never at the same time," John said. "Each system operates when it is the most cost effective." The heat pump will be the primary heating and cooling system. However, when the temperature drops below the heat pump's set point, the furnace will take over until the temperature rises enough for the heat pump to operate more efficiently.

To find out more about heat pumps and how they can save on energy costs, call Jake Gross at Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC. Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC has been providing service in the Vancouver, WA area for over 20 years.

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Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC

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Release Date: 9/26/2014

Indoor Air Pollution

Vancouver, WA -- Cold weather is here and that means more time spent indoors.  Most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, and 50 percent of all illnesses are either caused by or aggravated by poor indoor air quality (IAQ), said Kyle Kent, Manager of Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC. According to studies conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, exposure to air pollutants can be 100 times higher indoors than outdoors.

Indoor air pollutants can be the cause of numerous health-related problems and can cause you to suffer from flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and respiratory irritation. They can also exacerbate existing illnesses such as allergies and asthma. Recent statistics show that more than 40 million people suffer from asthma and allergies.

Reducing the amount of pollutants in the air is the most effective way to improve indoor air quality. Frequent dusting and vacuuming will reduce the amount of dust and dust mites present in your home. However, not all airborne particles can be swept away, said Kent. Filtration devices like UV light, air filters, and air purifiers can eliminate particles that are too small to be captured by a vacuum.

Lennox’ Healthy Climate Solutions™ UV light units help decompose contaminants such as bacteria, chemicals, dust mites, animal dander, cat saliva, and mold through a process called photolysis oxidation. When the UV lights are installed in the ductwork of your central air and heat system, they can eliminate most of the organisms in the treated area.

Activated carbon and microbiocide treated filters, like the Healthy Climate PureAir air purification system can also purify your home’s air. Both the carbon and the microbiocide treated filters remove odor and kill bacteria, but the carbon filters are more adept at removing odor, and the microbiocide filters trap bacteria as the air is pulled through, which inhibits biological contaminants from growing.

The efficiency of air filters should be a top consideration as well. Efficiency is measured in terms of the particle size an air filter can capture. The higher the efficiency, the more effective it will be. Look for the filter’s MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) number, a new industry standard that rates filters based on their performance. Residential filters typically have a MERV range of 1-16. Higher ratings indicate more efficient filters. Healthy Climate MERV16 filters are the highest rated available and have been rated the #1 professionally installed whole-home filtration system three consecutive times by a leading consumer magazine.
Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) replace stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air. The HRV conserves energy from indoor conditioned air, and transfers it to the outdoor air as it is brought into the home to provide ventilation. The ERV does the same thing, but it also maintains the desired humidity levels to keep the house comfortable.
To find out more about how to improve your home’s indoor air quality or about purchasing an air filter, ERV, HRV, or UV light unit, call Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC
 at (360) 835-9364. Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC has been providing service in the Vancouver, WA area for 23 years.
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For more information, contact: Jake Gross
Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC
(360) 835-9364
Release Date: 9/26/2014

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NEW, DUCTLESS HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS FROM LENNOX NOW AVAILABLE FOR VANCOUVER, WA HOMEOWNERS

Vancouver, WA – If there’s a specific room in your home that’s hard to cool or heat, a smart, energy-efficient option is now available from Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC.

“Lennox 7 Series Ductless Mini-Split air conditioners and heat pumps can make any room more comfortable any time of the year,” said Jake Gross, Lead Estimator of Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC.  “They are great for areas like sunrooms that get a little too warm in the summer and too cool in the winter.  Or a room addition that isn’t connected to your ductwork.  Perhaps a media room that generates a lot of extra heat.”

Mini-Split systems use a compact indoor unit connected to an outdoor unit through a small hole in the wall. “You don’t need ductwork, they’re easy to install, and they help protect you from insects, weather elements and theft,” Jake said.

“These new Mini-Split air conditioners and heat pumps from Lennox are extremely quiet, have great energy-efficiency ratings with ratings of up to 22 SEER and are ENERGY STAR® qualified” Jake explained. “Standard window units blast air into the room at full force, but these Mini-Splits use inverter technology so they slowly ramp up to speed and evenly condition the space.”

“Oh. And there’s a handy remote control, too.”

To learn more about Lennox 7 Series Mini-Split air conditioners and heat pumps, call Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC at (360) 835-9364. Dan's Top Notch Heating & Cooling, INC has been providing service in the Clark County area for over 20 years.

I have been Challenged by my sister Pam to do the ALS bucket challenge. Being a business owner I did not want to just dump cold water on my head or just give $100.00. So I decided that I knew my neighbor was diagnosed last year with ALS. I have known him for many years and he was very concerned about having ALS. He was a Washougal Volunteer Fireman, and a member of the Washougal Bunch. Bob and I were not good close friends or anything but we worked together years ago at the Paper Mill and he purchased a Jeep from me years ago. Two years ago my company gave him a bid on a new heating system. After that when I talked to him about the heating system he told me about his diagnosis of ALS. He was very concerned about what it was going to do to him and his family. I decided that I would make my challenge about and for him. (Bob Dawson.) So, as it turns out, today, I was having a meeting about my ALS Bucket Challenge in my office. I decided that I wanted my neighbor Bob to be a big part of my challenge because I knew he had ALS and what he must be going through. I could not rightfully get them involved without telling Bob and his wife. After the meeting I went to Bob's house to talk to him and his wife about my plan. When I knocked on the door his wife Charlene answered the door and I asked her if Bob was home and could I talk to him. As her eyes filled up with tears she had to tell me that Bob had passed. He died last month she said very sadly. OMG!,,,, I am so sorry I said. She told me she thought they had a lot more time. I cannot imagine, and I am so sorry I did not know. Anyway, my bucket challenge will be about the late Bob Dawson and for this family. Dan's Top Notch Heating and Cooling Inc. with the help of Lennox will be donating a 100% free ductless heat pump to the Dawson family. (Thank you to our customers who make it possible!) And to Mrs Dawson we are truly sorry about the loss of your husband Bob. I will take the ice for Bob on Friday at 1:00pm on the corner of 6th and C Washougal WA. 98671 We will also have an open house with free hot dogs, hamburgers with water or soda. I will also give my $100.00 to the ALS organization. Stop by and join us, Friday September 5th 2014.