Finding the HVAC Help You Need

While it is true that there are many homeowner resources on all things heating and cooling, there are still some cases wherein you just need to have an expert in your home to assist you with your HVAC needs! In most places, there are countless HVAC contractors you can call on, but the question is: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? Here are some points you should consider when choosing a heating and cooling contractor to help you with your HVAC concerns: Expert Help for HVAC Installation When you install a new cooling or heating system, the q . . . [More]

Finding the HVAC Help You Need

While it is true that there are many homeowner resources on all things heating and cooling, there are still some cases wherein you just need to have an expert in your home to assist you with your HVAC needs! In most places, there are countless HVAC contractors you can call on, but the question is: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? Here are some points you should consider when choosing a heating and cooling contractor to help you with your HVAC concerns: Expert Help for HVAC Installation When you install a new cooling or heating system, the q . . . [More]

Furnace and Air Conditioner - How Do They ACTUALLY Work?

If you do not have any prior knowledge of them, heating and cooling systems are quite complex equipment to deal with. So, if you have not been trained to work on them, it is likely that you will have many questions concerning your air conditioner, furnace, heat pump, and other HVAC equipment. Don’t worry � we are here to help you! Furnace: How Does It Work? Most people have the idea that furnaces heat homes or businesses, but they have some questions as to how exactly it is done. Furnaces heat a home or a business by warming air and circu . . . [More]

Furnace and Air Conditioner - How Do They ACTUALLY Work?

If you do not have any prior knowledge of them, heating and cooling systems are quite complex equipment to deal with. So, if you have not been trained to work on them, it is likely that you will have many questions concerning your air conditioner, furnace, heat pump, and other HVAC equipment. Don’t worry � we are here to help you! Furnace: How Does It Work? Most people have the idea that furnaces heat homes or businesses, but they have some questions as to how exactly it is done. Furnaces heat a home or a business by warming air and circu . . . [More]

Improving Your Air Quality this Winter

As the winter season progresses and the temperature tumbles we seal ourselves off in our toasty homes and do what we can to ignore the snow and the ice outside. However, with the shutting of windows comes the higher possibility of a worsening air quality that can be caused by appliances, chemicals, pets, and other sources. Here are some great ways to make sure your air stays clean.Add Some PlantsPlants add oxygen to the air and can remove chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde, depending on the species. Palms like bamboo and areca are especial . . . [More]

Improving Your Air Quality this Winter

As the winter season progresses and the temperature tumbles we seal ourselves off in our toasty homes and do what we can to ignore the snow and the ice outside. However, with the shutting of windows comes the higher possibility of a worsening air quality that can be caused by appliances, chemicals, pets, and other sources. Here are some great ways to make sure your air stays clean.Add Some PlantsPlants add oxygen to the air and can remove chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde, depending on the species. Palms like bamboo and areca are especial . . . [More]

Expert HVAC Maintenance Tips You Should Know About

Taking care of your HVAC system today allows you to bag huge savings in the long run. Taking the proper preventive maintenance steps and investing in thorough inspections can spare you from high replacement costs.If you want to know how you can take care of your HVAC system at home, read this blog entry. We give you an overview of the tiny things you can do to ensure your HVAC system is running in the best state possible. #01. Thorough inspectionThis may sound silly to some, but one must not underestimate the power of a good and thorough inspe . . . [More]

Expert HVAC Maintenance Tips You Should Know About

Taking care of your HVAC system today allows you to bag huge savings in the long run. Taking the proper preventive maintenance steps and investing in thorough inspections can spare you from high replacement costs.If you want to know how you can take care of your HVAC system at home, read this blog entry. We give you an overview of the tiny things you can do to ensure your HVAC system is running in the best state possible. #01. Thorough inspectionThis may sound silly to some, but one must not underestimate the power of a good and thorough inspe . . . [More]

Low Airflow Problems? Here are 3 Possible Causes

You may be running your air conditioner or your heating system. Whichever it is, you certainly expect to get a certain amount of airflow when you have your hands up to the vents. When that airflow level drops and the temperature in your home changes, there could be a problem with your HVAC system.So what could be causing this problem? There may actually be a few reasons. Here are some possibilities:Dirty Air FilterThe air filter traps dirt and debris that could possibly contaminate your air and even break your air conditioning and heating syst . . . [More]

Low Airflow Problems? Here are 3 Possible Causes

You may be running your air conditioner or your heating system. Whichever it is, you certainly expect to get a certain amount of airflow when you have your hands up to the vents. When that airflow level drops and the temperature in your home changes, there could be a problem with your HVAC system.So what could be causing this problem? There may actually be a few reasons. Here are some possibilities:Dirty Air FilterThe air filter traps dirt and debris that could possibly contaminate your air and even break your air conditioning and heating syst . . . [More]

What Stinks? Common Heating System Odours

When your heating system at home is working properly, you will not hear any sound... and you will definitely not smell any foul odour. If yours is giving off an unusual odour, don't panic just yet. It's better to know what it is you smell.Here are some of the most common heating system odours and what they mean:Rotten EggNatural gas is odourless and gas companies add a chemical to it - causing a rotten egg smell. If what you're smelling is a faint odour, observe for a few hours or a day because it may go away quickly. But if the odour is strong . . . [More]

What Stinks? Common Heating System Odours

When your heating system at home is working properly, you will not hear any sound... and you will definitely not smell any foul odour. If yours is giving off an unusual odour, don't panic just yet. It's better to know what it is you smell.Here are some of the most common heating system odours and what they mean:Rotten EggNatural gas is odourless and gas companies add a chemical to it - causing a rotten egg smell. If what you're smelling is a faint odour, observe for a few hours or a day because it may go away quickly. But if the odour is strong . . . [More]

Dealing with Uneven Home Cooling Concerns

If you live in a multi-story home and you notice uneven home cooling, you are not alone.When you have invested in central air conditioning, you probably expected that the system would cool the entirety of your home. However, over time, there are factors including ductwork issues, dirty filters, and even system age that can reduce the central air conditioning system’s ability to cool every part of your house evenly.Here are some simple ways on how you can address the problem of uneven home cooling:Switch the Fan to “On”Check your thermosta . . . [More]

Dealing with Uneven Home Cooling Concerns

If you live in a multi-story home and you notice uneven home cooling, you are not alone.When you have invested in central air conditioning, you probably expected that the system would cool the entirety of your home. However, over time, there are factors including ductwork issues, dirty filters, and even system age that can reduce the central air conditioning system’s ability to cool every part of your house evenly.Here are some simple ways on how you can address the problem of uneven home cooling:Switch the Fan to “On”Check your thermosta . . . [More]

What Happens When I Clean My Air Ducts?

You probably have asked yourself at one point or another if you should have the air ducts in your home cleaned. You have heard somewhere that it is a scam but others claim that it’s worth it.In this post, we’d like to give you some information that could help you decide whether you might benefit from having the air ducts in your home cleaned or not.There is no evidence supporting the notion that air duct cleaning will help you avoid health issues or that it will make your HVAC system more efficient. However, there is evidence that dirty and . . . [More]

What Happens When I Clean My Air Ducts?

You probably have asked yourself at one point or another if you should have the air ducts in your home cleaned. You have heard somewhere that it is a scam but others claim that it’s worth it.In this post, we’d like to give you some information that could help you decide whether you might benefit from having the air ducts in your home cleaned or not.There is no evidence supporting the notion that air duct cleaning will help you avoid health issues or that it will make your HVAC system more efficient. However, there is evidence that dirty and . . . [More]

Water Heaters – Tankless or Traditional?

If you are looking for a new water heater, there is a great selection of options and varieties available to you. Water heaters are categorized into two main groups: traditional water heaters and tankless water heaters. Now if you don’t know much about water heaters, the process of choosing a unit can be confusing and overwhelming. But you shouldn’t just purchase the first water heater you see.Here is a quick water heater buying guide that can help you determine which one suits your needs better.What Is the Difference?Traditional water heate . . . [More]

Water Heaters – Tankless or Traditional?

If you are looking for a new water heater, there is a great selection of options and varieties available to you. Water heaters are categorized into two main groups: traditional water heaters and tankless water heaters. Now if you don’t know much about water heaters, the process of choosing a unit can be confusing and overwhelming. But you shouldn’t just purchase the first water heater you see.Here is a quick water heater buying guide that can help you determine which one suits your needs better.What Is the Difference?Traditional water heate . . . [More]

Covering AC After Summer: Should You Do It?

There are times during the year when you need to do maintenance on your heating and cooling system. For your air conditioner, it will be in the spring, and for your heating unit, in the fall. Some homeowners wonder, however, if their outside air conditioning unit still needs to be covered once the cold weather rolls in.WHEN TO COVER YOUR AC UNITAfter the summer, there is a reason to cover your air conditioning unit, and it is not just for the winter. Even if your AC unit is built to withstand both the rain and snow, it is not built to keep out . . . [More]

Covering AC After Summer: Should You Do It?

There are times during the year when you need to do maintenance on your heating and cooling system. For your air conditioner, it will be in the spring, and for your heating unit, in the fall. Some homeowners wonder, however, if their outside air conditioning unit still needs to be covered once the cold weather rolls in.WHEN TO COVER YOUR AC UNITAfter the summer, there is a reason to cover your air conditioning unit, and it is not just for the winter. Even if your AC unit is built to withstand both the rain and snow, it is not built to keep out . . . [More]