Peatson's Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd. Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

Thermostats Can Make a Big Difference

Monday, December 16th, 2024

When winter hits Ontario with its full force, keeping your home warm and comfortable becomes essential. Your furnace works hard, but have you ever considered how much impact your thermostat has on your home’s comfort and energy use?

At Peatson’s Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd., we know that upgrading to a smart thermostat can make a world of difference—especially during Brampton’s cold winters.

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Why It’s Important to Hire a Pro for Furnace Installation

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

When it comes to keeping your home warm and comfortable during the cold months, your furnace is a critical part of the equation. But installing a furnace isn’t just about connecting wires and fitting pipes—it’s a complex job that requires precision, expertise, and attention to detail.

At Peatson’s Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd., we’ve seen firsthand why hiring a professional for furnace installation is essential to ensure safety, efficiency, and long-term performance.

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Ductless Heating vs. Traditional Systems: What’s Better?

Monday, November 18th, 2024

Choosing the right heating system is essential for keeping your home comfortable and energy-efficient, especially during the colder months. The two main options homeowners typically consider are traditional heating systems (such as furnaces and boilers) and ductless heating systems. Each type offers distinct advantages and potential drawbacks, depending on your needs, home layout, and budget. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide between these two popular heating options.

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It’s Not Too Late for Furnace Maintenance

Monday, January 15th, 2024
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The best way to ensure a long and efficient service life for your furnace is by scheduling routine maintenance, ideally in the fall. But what if you forgot to schedule this vital service before the heating season started? Is it ever too late for furnace maintenance?

No matter what time of the year it’s scheduled, our furnace service is the best way to keep your furnace working as efficiently as possible, for as long as possible. Whether it’s at the beginning, middle, or end of the heating season, let’s go over why it’s not too late for furnace maintenance–most of the time.

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5 Silent Signs That Mean You Need Heating Repair

Monday, December 18th, 2023
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More often than not, a piece of machinery will make some noises to let you know when it’s not functioning properly. For example, a car engine will sputter or backfire while a laptop will make a noisy whirring sound. Even a furnace makes noises when it’s not working as it should. Perhaps you’ve heard a grinding, booming, or screeching noise from your furnace at one time or another.

It’s never a good thing when the systems that make our lives easier start to emit moans and groans that mean they’re on the fritz. But at least they’re giving you fair warning. It’s almost worse when you don’t receive any audio clues ahead of time when your furnace suddenly gives out on you with what seems like no warning. 

That’s why it pays to know the silent signs that mean you’re likely to need heating repair in Vaughan, ON. Here are 5 signs to be aware of.

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Furnace Efficiency Ratings: AFUE & What It Means

Monday, November 20th, 2023
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So you’ve decided it’s time for furnace installation. Congratulations! The decision to spring for a new furnace is undoubtedly one that wasn’t made lightly.

Although the hard decision has been made, that doesn’t mean you’re completely done with making some choices when it comes to furnace replacement in Mississauga, ON. You’ll need to consider two important factors: whether you get a gas or electric furnace, and its AFUE rating if you go with gas.

An AFUE rating measures how efficient a gas furnace is. (It also measures furnaces that use propane and oil as a fuel source but in this blog we’ll be concentrating on gas.) The minimum AFUE is 95% which is already fairly high. Let’s take a look at how the AFUE ratings for furnaces differ between gas and electric models so you can be an informed consumer when you make this last decision regarding your new heating system.

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Is Your Furnace Ready for the Holidays?

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
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Fall is here, the leaves are changing, and Thanksgiving has come and gone. By now, you probably have a good idea of how your furnace is doing. Do you feel confident it’ll sail through the holiday season as easily as Santa’s sleigh through the sky on a clear winter night? Or do you suspect the need for a heating repair for your furnace is on the horizon?

The last thing you want interrupting your enjoyment of the holiday season is a faulty furnace. With many households expecting extended visits from family and friends, to hosting holiday parties and events, it’s the perfect time to go through this checklist to make sure you’ve done everything you can to ensure your furnace breezes through the holidays.

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5 Tips to Get Your Furnace Ready for Heating Season

Monday, September 25th, 2023

It’s officially fall and that means you’ll soon be transitioning to using your furnace if you haven’t done so already. Before you switch it on for the first time, there are some things you should do.

DIY maintenance along with scheduling a furnace tune-up with our team will make sure your furnace operates at peak performance this fall and winter. Let’s go over 5 essential things you should do before the cold weather hits.

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Why Furnace Maintenance Is So Important

Monday, May 8th, 2023
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A common question we often get from our customers is, “Do I really need to get my furnace tuned up every year?” Well, the answer is yes, you really should. If you want the absolute best performance from your furnace, we’re not exaggerating when we say maintenance is the optimal way to achieve that.

Maintenance offers many other benefits that definitely pay for themselves over time. So there’s no need to keep Googling “heater maintenance near me.” Getting a tune-up for your furnace is easy with our team. Let’s go over all the benefits.

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Here’s Why Smart Thermostats Make Sense

Monday, April 24th, 2023
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While most people have smartphones that they rely on, many homeowners still don’t have smart thermostats in their homes. You may be wondering why anyone would even need an advanced piece of technology to adjust the temperature of their homes. They assume a smart thermostat has one function: to tell the HVAC system what the temperature should be. But smart thermostats do so much more than that!

Just like a smartphone has a lot of helpful features, so do smart thermostats. Let’s take a look at some reasons why smart thermostats just make sense. That way, you can call us for smart thermostat installation in Oakville, ON.

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