Heating/Cooling Blog

For most people, their home’s HVAC system heats and cools the entire home whenever it is running. Sure, you can close vents in unused rooms to redirect some of the flow, but there is a lot of energy being wasted heating and cooling them.

A programmable thermostat is an increasingly popular way to adjust the temperature of your house according to a set of pre-programmed settings that take effect at different times of the day.

Whether you replace your heating system or look to set up one for a new build, one major decision point is choosing between baseboard heat and forced air. Some of the variables to consider include the following:

With International Earth Day coming up on April 22, it’s our duty to put in some extra effort into taking care of the planet. However, as with many things, it all starts at home.

With more and more adults working from home, and an increasing number of students completing their education online, it is more important than ever to keep the risk of indoor air pollution as low as possible.

Most of us have homes with rooms or spaces above the garage. However, when the cold temperatures come, this empty space often circulates cold air, creating a chilly temperature that leaves us feeling cold and weary.

Keeping your home heated adequately throughout our brutal Canadian winters is crucial for your family’s comfort.

Humidity in our homes is both a blessing and a curse. Much of Canada faces exceptionally dry winters and oppressively humid summers. This means we’re trying to increase humidity during part of the year, and remove it quickly during other times.

When shopping for a new HVAC (heating ventilation & air conditioning) unit, you will probably come across the term “BTU”.

Older homes have their charms, and plenty of quirks too. One thing that old houses seem to have in common is difficulty in heating them efficiently.

Dry indoor air is one of the most common challenging aspects of winter. It also causes a wide range of health issues, such as the following:

• Worsens of triggers asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, and other respiratory ailments

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Now that the weather is getting colder, most people will be turning on their furnaces for the first time in months. While it’s normal to keep the furnace turned up and running all day, you might run into some issues after not using it for a while.

If you’re wondering what temperature to set your thermostat in the winter season, you’re not alone. Frequently adjusting the heat settings can potentially consume a lot of energy.

Winter in Canada means keeping your home as warm as possible, sealing up any drafts to keep the heat in and the cold out. This helps our home’s heating system to work more efficiently and avoid wasting energy.

As we wave goodbye to the summer season, we already know we’ll be spending a lot less time outside.

You likely have unwelcome guests living in your home – pesky molds – and they’re unfortunately more stubborn than the typical teenager and multiply much faster than you can say “ew.”

Your AC unit works hard to keep your house cool, and it’s your responsibility to make sure it knows all its efforts are highly appreciated by giving it a nice deep clean.

Settling on the right temperature when sleeping can be a herculean task. You may want it warmer while your partner wants it cooler, or vice versa. What we can all agree on is that even slight changes in ambient temperature will affect how well we sleep.

Now that summer is upon us, it’s time to get your home warm-weather ready! You’ve probably already dusted off your lawn care tools, and your grilling kits are polished and at the ready.

While an annual inspection by a certified HVAC technician is recommended, changing your unit’s air filter is a task you can do yourself.

Thanks to air conditioners, the summer season becomes a little bit more bearable for everyone. But before summer arrives, you have to determine if your AC has still got your back — or if it’s already on the decline.

HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems are integral parts of every home. This system is responsible for heating and cooling your home in order to provide a comfortable living space for all seasons.

How Clean Is Your Home Air? It’s something that you don’t really think about, myself included. People spend a lot of time indoors, upwards of 90% of their time, and the quality of the air you breathe is important.