Should You Replace or Retrofit Your HVAC?

Should You Replace or Retrofit Your HVAC?

October 30, 2025

At Frannk’s and Orca Heating & Refrigeration, we field many homeowner questions about retrofitting versus replacing HVAC systems. Our customers ask which heating and cooling strategy is better and how they differ.

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Is Your Thermostat Causing Your AC to Freeze Up in Eureka?

Is Your Thermostat Causing Your AC to Freeze Up in Eureka?

October 15, 2025

It’s another hot summer day in Eureka, and you feel like you might melt. Your air conditioner AC is not doing its job.

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How to Keep Warm During Extreme Cold Weather. Mature couple sat in front of a fire drinking hot chocolate from mugs.

How to Keep Warm During Extreme Cold Weather

September 30, 2025

With the record-low temperatures and extreme conditions we may experience, our Frank’s and Orca Heating & Refrigeration professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old Man Winter blusters away outdoors.

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What Size Heat Pump Do I Need? A heat pump.

What Size Heat Pump Do I Need?

September 15, 2025

It sounds high-tech, maybe even futuristic—but what is it, and more importantly, how do you know what size heat pump you actually need? Choosing the right size is not just about comfort—it also impacts your energy bills, the lifespan of your system, and even the air quality inside your home.

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A Guide to Indoor Humidity Control. Mid adult couple filling document in the kitchen at home.

A Guide to Indoor Humidity Control

August 30, 2025

Here at Crescent City, we enjoy beautiful scenery, a strong sense of community, and delicious barbecues. What don’t we enjoy? The humidity.

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When Should I Replace My Ductwork? New ductwork.

When Should I Replace My Ductwork?

August 15, 2025

Many Oregon homeowners understandably focus on the efficiency of their furnace or air conditioner. Still, a high-efficiency system is only as good as the ductwork it’s connected to.

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Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits? A wall-mount mini-split heating and air conditioning unit installed in a new house. A modern heat pump, this unit heats a house in winter and cools in the summer. This type of system eliminates ductwork which is a primary source of inefficiency in a conventional system making this about 30% more efficient. This particular unit has an eye sensor which pans the room looking for hot or cold spots and directs the airflow accordingly.

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

July 18, 2025

They’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor—connected by refrigerant lines. This “split” design allows for efficient, targeted heating and cooling in specific areas.

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Prepare for Hot Weather With an Air Conditioning Tune-up

Prepare for Hot Weather With an Air Conditioning Tune-up

July 11, 2025

July 17 is the coolest date on the calendar.

It marks National Air Conditioning Day, commemorating the work of Willis Carrier, the father of the modern-day indoor air conditioning system. It is the perfect time to put your feet up, chill out, and luxuriate in the cool comfort of your California home.

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Why Is a Commercial AC Tune-Up Important? A technician fixing an air conditioning unit.

Why Is a Commercial AC Tune-Up Important?

June 26, 2025

Frank’s and Orca Heating & Refrigeration is a leading commercial HVAC provider in Gold Beach, OR, and all the surrounding communities. We understand the significance of keeping your air conditioning system in top condition for the continuous operation and longevity of your cooling system.

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Why Is My AC Short Cycling?

Why Is My AC Short Cycling?

June 10, 2025

Your AC cannot make up its mind.  One minute, it runs. Then it stops. Then it runs again.

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