Your pet is a beloved member of your family, however they can have an impact on your indoor air quality. As much as it is important to provide daily feedings, love and affection and cleaning, there are also some responsibilities that many pet owners are not aware of. In this…
Why is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?
When you turn on the heat to keep your family warm in these cold Sudbury, Ontario winters you expect that your furnace will push hot air through your system and warm up your home. But what happens if your vents have only cold air coming from them. Here are a…
6 Signs Your HVAC Is Wasting Energy & Money
When it comes to most people’s heating and cooling systems the units are out of sight and therefore out of mind. We all always assume that the unit is running properly which means efficiently. However as units age they will become less efficient and will cost you more money on…
Why do you Need an HVAC Maintenance Plan?
Let’s be honest we all know that you have change your filter in your HVAC system. We see this everywhere and know that it’s important and we also have all heard about the importance of annual tune-ups and inspections. However even though we all know this, many homeowners don’t practice…
PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR WINTER
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…