I know that summer just ended but let’s be honest that means snow is right around the corner. Remember we live in the Great White North. There are a few things you can do around your home to get ready and help to prevent costly repairs. Not preparing for the…
Why is it so Hot Upstairs and Cold Downstairs?
In high school we all learned about physics. One of the many things we learned was that hot air always rises and cold air always falls. For example the basement is always cooler than the rest of the house in the summer. It becomes the retreat on hot summer days…
Endless Hot Water is not a Myth!
Tired of running out of hot water? Looking to lower your hot water bills? Want instant hot water? Well here is a list of common questions we get asked about tankless water heaters What is a tankless water heater? A tankless water heater instanatly heats up the water once…
5 Signs it’s time to upgrade your home heating system?
Is your Furnace the thing that goes bump in the night? If your HVAC unit it starting to make noises that sound like creaks and squeaks it is probably time to look at a new furnace. Clanks, booms and rumbling are all not normal sounds for a healthy furnace to…
How to Winterize Your Air Conditioning Unit.
1. Shut Off Unit First and most importantly before you do anything you have to shut off the system. Ensure that you turn off the circuit to prevent electrical shock. 2. Clean Around Outdoor Unit Clean around the area to remove any debris, twigs leaves etc from the area. This…
How Often Do I Need To Change My Air Filters?
Air filters on average needs to be changed monthly. Some factors that can make it where you need to change your air filter more often are as follows: Pets Number of people living in the house Renovations Where you live The more dust or debris in the air and in…
Why Is My Air Conditioner Freezing Up?
Poor Airflow If you have blocked ducts or closed dampers you can cause you’re A/C to not get enough warm air flow (that the a/c pulls out of your house to prevent freezing up) which can cause the condensation on the coil to freeze over. Also if your filters are…
What size of furnace do I need?
There are many factors involved in determining the size of furnace you need for your home. These things include: -Size of home -Climate -Insulation -Type of home -Attic space and more If you get a furnace that is too big you run into humidity building in the home causing moisture…