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The Spokane HVAC Pros blog publishes homeowner guides on furnace repair, AC repair, cold-climate heat pumps, ductwork, indoor air quality, and Spokane-specific HVAC topics like permit requirements, wildfire-smoke IAQ, and winter prep. Every article is reviewed for technical accuracy by a NATE-certified HVAC technician with 22 years of experience.
- Blog published monthly with 2–3 new posts.
- Every article reviewed by a NATE-certified HVAC technician.
- Spokane-specific topics: permits, wildfire smoke, winter prep, climate data.
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Why your furnace smells like rotten eggs (and what to do in the next 5 minutes)
Rotten egg smell = gas leak. Step-by-step emergency response for Spokane homeowners, plus the diagnostic your tech will run after the all-clear.
November 4, 2025Furnace short cycling: 7 causes and what each costs in Spokane
Furnace turns on and off every 2-5 minutes? Seven causes ranked by likelihood, with actual repair costs for Spokane homeowners.
December 9, 2025Spokane heat pump rebates 2025: how to claim every dollar you’re owed
Avista + federal IRA 25C + 25D + manufacturer rebates stacked. Real numbers, exact process, what you actually get back — most homeowners leave 50% unclaimed.
February 14, 2025MERV-13 vs MERV-11 for Spokane wildfire smoke: which actually filters
Half the ‘allergy filters’ sold at Home Depot aren’t MERV-13. Real filtration numbers, real indoor air quality data from Spokane smoke weeks.
August 12, 2025How long does AC installation take in Spokane? (timeline by home type)
AC install timelines for Spokane homes — like-for-like replacement, full ductwork install, ductless, high-velocity. Real numbers.
April 18, 2025Spokane HVAC permit guide: what requires a permit and what it costs
Permits aren’t optional in Spokane County. What requires one, what doesn’t, costs, timelines, and the consequences of skipping one at sale.
March 22, 2025Spokane winter HVAC prep: the October checklist that prevents January emergencies
Most Spokane furnace failures cluster in two weeks: the first cold snap in November, and the deep-freeze week in January. Catching issues in October means you sleep through both.
October 12, 2025Cold-climate heat pumps in Spokane: when they work, when they don’t, and what we install
Mitsubishi Hyper-Heating, Daikin Aurora, Bosch IDS — we’ve installed them all over Spokane County. Here’s how they actually perform, what they cost, and when a gas furnace still wins.
September 21, 2025Wildfire-smoke indoor air quality: a Spokane homeowner’s playbook
Spokane smoke weeks are getting worse. Here’s how to keep your home livable without making your AC work overtime — straight from IAQ installs we’ve done across South Hill and Five Mile Prairie.
August 30, 2025Flat-rate vs hourly HVAC billing: why we’ll never charge hourly
Hourly billing is how the HVAC industry makes $200 repairs turn into $600 invoices. Here’s how flat-rate works, why we use it, and what to watch for in any quote you get.
July 15, 2025Why your Spokane AC is probably oversized (and what to do about it)
Bigger isn’t better. Oversized AC systems short-cycle, run humid, and wear out faster. We run Manual J load calcs on every install — here’s why.
June 22, 2025Furnace vs heat pump in Spokane: a 10-year cost comparison
We modeled the 10-year cost of a 96% AFUE gas furnace vs a cold-climate heat pump for a typical 1,800 sq ft Spokane home. The results might surprise you.
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Spokane HVAC blog — homeowner guides and Spokane-specific advice. The Spokane HVAC Pros blog publishes homeowner guides on furnace repair, AC repair, cold-climate heat pumps, ductwork, indoor air quality, and Spokane-specific HVAC topics like permit requirements, wildfire-smoke IAQ, and winter prep. Every article is reviewed for technical accuracy by a NATE-certified HVAC technician with 22 years of experience.
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Blog published monthly with 2–3 new posts.
Every article reviewed by a NATE-certified HVAC technician.
Spokane-specific topics: permits, wildfire smoke, winter prep, climate data.
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What else people ask about Spokane HVAC blog — homeowner guides and Spokane-specific advice
How do I prepare my furnace for winter?
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Are there rebates for heat pumps in Spokane?
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What MERV filter should I use for wildfire smoke?
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[1]Washington State L&I Verify a Contractor
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries · 2025-01
Verifying that every referred HVAC contractor in our network holds an active WA State registration.
[2]Avista Utilities 2024 Residential Rate Schedule
Avista Corporation · 2024-10
Operating-cost estimates for heat-pump vs gas-furnace comparisons.
[3]NEEA Cold-Climate Heat Pump Field Performance Data
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships · 2024-09
Cold-climate heat pump heating-capacity ratings at Spokane design temps (–10°F to 6°F).
[4]EPA Section 608 Technician Certification
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 2024-04
Refrigerant handling and recovery requirements referenced in our AC repair content.
[5]Manual J Residential Load Calculation (8th Edition)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) · 2023-06
Heat-pump and AC sizing methodology. We size for cooling load + heating load, not square footage alone.
[6]DOE Heat Pump Technology Roadmap
U.S. Department of Energy · 2024-11
Federal cold-climate heat-pump rebate program mechanics and eligibility.
https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/articles/heat-pump-technology-roadmap
[7]Inflation Reduction Act — 25C Heat Pump Tax Credit
Internal Revenue Service · 2024-12
$2,000 federal tax credit for qualifying cold-climate heat-pump installations.
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/energy-efficient-home-improvement-credit
[8]Spokane County Air Quality — Wildfire Smoke Forecasts
Spokane Clean Air Agency · 2024-08
Wildfire-smoke days and current burn-ban status used in IAQ recommendations.
[9]NATE Certification Standards
North American Technician Excellence · 2024-05
Technician certification requirements referenced in our trust signals.
[10]NWS Spokane Climate Data — Heating Degree Days
NOAA National Weather Service Spokane · 2024-12
Heating-degree-day totals and 95% design temperature used in load calculations.
[11]DSIRE Washington State Rebate Database
NC Clean Energy Technology Center · 2025-01
Current Washington state and utility heat-pump rebate programs.
[12]MERV Rating Standards — ASHRAE 52.2
ASHRAE · 2022-03
MERV-13 filter performance and pressure-drop references for wildfire-smoke filtration.
https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/bookstore/standards-52-2
[13]Spokane City/County Code — Mechanical Permits
City of Spokane Building Services · 2025-01
HVAC permit fees, required inspections, and code references in Spokane city limits.
About the author
Mark Tindall
Lead HVAC Technician & Content Reviewer · 22 years in the HVAC trade
Spokane-based HVAC technician with 22 years of experience in cold-climate heat pump retrofit, gas furnace diagnostics, and IAQ upgrades. Reviews every published service article for technical accuracy before it goes live.
- NATE-certified (North American Technician Excellence)
- EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification
- WSHBA Spokane Home Builders Association member
- Washington State L&I plumber/HVAC registration PLMBSPOS842BC
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