Canby sits just north of Molalla on the south bank of the Willamette River, surrounded by nursery and farm ground, and it’s home to the Clackamas County Fair every August. It’s one of the closest towns on Provision’s list.
Housing runs from older homes near downtown to the subdivisions that filled in over the last few decades, most on forced air or heat pumps. Electricity in town comes from Canby Utility, the city’s own utility, rather than one of the big investor-owned companies.
Heating & cooling in Canby
What Canby homes ask of a system.
Canby Utility territory
Inside the city, power comes from Canby Utility. Incentive programs differ by utility, so it’s worth checking what Canby Utility offers before replacing a system.
Late-summer heat
Fair week falls in the hottest part of the year. A spring tune-up and a clean outdoor coil are the cheap way to avoid an August breakdown.
Subdivision heat pumps
Many newer Canby homes came with a builder-grade heat pump that’s now reaching the age where repair-or-replace becomes a fair question.
River-valley damp
Wet winters near the river make crawl-space ducts and condensate drains worth a look on every visit.
Canby questions
Asked in Canby.
Does Provision serve Canby?
Yes. Canby is on Provision’s service list and is one of the closest towns to its Molalla base. Call or text (971) 374-3227.
Can I get Energy Trust of Oregon incentives in Canby?
It depends on your utility. Energy Trust serves customers of PGE, Pacific Power and the participating gas utilities. Canby Utility electric customers have their own utility programs, so check with Canby Utility, and with your gas company if you have gas, before you replace equipment.
My Canby heat pump is 15 years old. Repair or replace?
If it has been reliable and the repair is modest, repairing it is reasonable. If it needs a compressor, uses R-22, or has needed repeated repairs, replacement usually makes more sense. Ask for both prices so you can compare.
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Smell gas? Leave the house, don’t flip switches, and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. CO alarm sounding? Get everyone out and call 911. No heat in a freeze? Call, and never use an oven or grill indoors for heat.