Once, boilers were much more common in homes. While furnaces have eclipsed them in popularity, residential heating boilers are still a good option for heating your home. You might be unfamiliar with boilers as a heating option and how they work, but this guide will tell you everything you need to know. What are Residential … Continue reading A Guide to Residential Heating Boilers
Your air filter plays a crucial role in not only keeping the air that comes out of your air conditioner clean but also making sure that your system runs smoothly and efficiently. When it doesn’t, one of the main culprits can be a dirty filter. Read on to learn more about the seven most common AC problems caused by a dirty filter, plus how you can prevent … Continue reading 7 AC Problems Caused by a Dirty Filter
When you’re in the city, your home’s air quality is even more important a consideration than it would be if you lived out in the country. You have to deal with city pollution, and you don’t get as much healthy air circulation. This impacts the air inside of your home just as much as it … Continue reading How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Your Toronto Home
Since 2014, the province of Ontario has required all homes at risk of carbon monoxide to install detectors for this potentially deadly gas. According to Kidde Canada, the carbon monoxide detector law in Ontario is called the Hawkins-Gignac Act. Here are some things you should know about the carbon monoxide regulations in Ontario. 1. When … Continue reading Carbon Monoxide Regulations in Ontario: 3 Things to Consider
Winter is here (mostly, except for these days that slip above freezing), and most homeowners are running into higher energy bills. Higher bills are common in the cold months across Canada, but they aren’t necessarily inevitable. There’s a lot you can do to decrease the monthly bills and save money heating your home. Here are … Continue reading How to Save Money Heating Your Home: 5 Easy Tips
Owning an older or historic home offers a lot more character and charm than today’s cookie-cutter new homes. However, as lovely as they are, they can also come with their own set of challenges. One issue you may face with an older home has to do with the HVAC system. Whether you are buying an … Continue reading Buying a New Furnace for an Older Home: What to Know
A certain amount of frost on your heat pump in the winter is normal. However, ice build-up can eventually stop your heat pump from working altogether. When should you interfere with the ice build-up on your heat pump and defrost it? We’ll explain how it all works below. Why Do Heat Pumps Freeze in Winter? Heat … Continue reading Why Heat Pumps Freeze in Winter and How to Defrost Them
We completely understand our customer’s frustration and disappointment when they have to deal with costly repairs to their HVAC system. If you would like to avoid these repairs, there are things that you can do. While professional HVAC maintenance frequency is about once per year for each unit that you have, you can have your … Continue reading Prevent Costly Repairs with These Monthly HVAC Maintenance Tips
It might seem hiring an HVAC contractor is as easy as doing a quick search and choosing the first one on the list. However, when it comes to how to choose HVAC contractors, you want to be sure you are hiring someone you can trust. Your best bet is to choose a licensed contractor who … Continue reading How to Choose HVAC Contractor & 5 Reasons To Choose A Licensed One
You rely on your furnace all winter to keep you comfortable and safe. Unfortunately, the coldest days are often the ones where your furnace will unexpectedly break down. You may be faced with very high repair bills, that you have to pay right away in order to get your home warm again. HVAC companies know … Continue reading A Furnace Maintenance Plan is Really Worth It. Here Are 5 Tips to Choose the Right One for You
