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

Our Guide to Fall Furnace Repair

Monday, October 10th, 2022

Heading into the fall months, you may be thinking about falling leaves and pumpkin spice, but it is also the perfect time to schedule fall furnace repair and maintenance. Even if you are not ready to turn the furnace on just yet, now is the best time to have a professional come out to inspect your furnace to ensure it is working. If you do need furnace repairs, we can get those taken care of right now.

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It’s Maintenance Season!

Monday, September 26th, 2022

Temperatures are finally starting to cool down after a long and seemingly endless summer. Don’t get us wrong, those days at the pool and spending time barbequing will definitely be missed, but changing seasons can often lead to growth and new things happening in our lives. Pretty soon we’ll all be enjoying cozy company during the holidays.

This blog is going to be all about maintenance, one of our most important HVAC services in Brampton, ON. Not only is this service something we recommend everyone invest in, but it’s something that’s uniquely helpful during this time of year. Fall is when temperatures drop but they’re not so low that we’re relying day to day on our furnace systems. This is also a season when our schedules open up since not as many people are calling us for emergency repairs.

Let’s discuss maintenance, why it’s helpful, and what kinds of benefits you might gain from it.

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Our Late Spring Furnace Evaluation

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

Springtime means warmer outdoor temperatures and the end of yet another cold season. It also signifies the end of your yearly furnace use, considering how as the thermostat rises, you’ll likely be focusing more on how to stay cool rather than warm. Don’t shift focus just yet through – while spring is an excellent time to get ready for warmer months, it’s also an important opportunity to assess and address your furnace system after a winter’s worth of hard work. Spring evaluation is an essential practice for so many reasons, and we’ve outlined some great ways to do it in the following few paragraphs.

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3 Huge Tips for a New Furnace Installation

Monday, February 28th, 2022

Are you getting a new furnace installed? Don’t until you know these tips!

As a major part of any home, heating is a huge investment and one that needs to be done right. There are a number of ways that you can take advantage of this process, and truly make it work to your advantage in terms of cost savings and peace of mind. The following are three massive tips you should keep in mind prior to settling on your space’s next furnace.

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Is Your Thermostat Running Too High?

Monday, February 14th, 2022

The thermostat is the starting point of the system when it comes to operating your heater. It’s the main control that puts all of the other parts in motion. A common mistake among homeowners, many individuals feel the need to constantly set their thermostat on high in order to make it work better or more efficiently. Contrary to popular belief, however, this can actually be detrimental to your home’s heating and comfort. In the following, we’ll review some of the most important reasons to be mindful of how high you set your thermostat, and how doing so can be beneficial.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Furnace Right Now

Monday, December 20th, 2021

Furnaces are running high right now, and for many homeowners, they’d be happy if they can just get through the winter safely and securely. While this is always going to be the number one priority, what if we told you that you can also make it through the winter with low utility bills and a better budget?

Now that we’ve got your attention, we’d like to talk about some ways that you can improve the quality and efficiency of your furnace system right now. Sure, you can call us for heating repair in Brampton, ON and we strongly advise you do that if you’ve got a problem, but some homeowners don’t have obvious issues. We want to focus on some best practices that homeowners all throughout our community can do to lower utility costs, improve the comfort of their home, and help their furnace systems last longer.

Avoid the need for repairs by following this advice!

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Steer Clear of a Frozen Heat Pump This Year

Monday, December 6th, 2021

We talk a lot about heat pumps on this blog. And why shouldn’t we? They’re great, state-of-the-art systems that can both heat and cool homes across our area. They even function on electricity so you get affordable utility bills and an environmentally friendly heating system that can keep you comfortable. However, there’s just one problem.

Sometimes we get some brutal cold up here in Ontario. When the chill is too much, our heating systems can run into some pretty serious problems. The easy answer is to just call our team for heater repair in Brampton, ON so that we can take care of the problem and get things running again.

Sometimes you might encounter a heat pump issue that seems like a big problem, but it’s actually a normal part of the process. This is what we call the “defrost mode” of the heat pump, and it’s something you should know about!

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Here Is What’s Wrong With Your Heat Pump

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

Heat pumps are wonderful heating and cooling systems in our area. They’re safe, powerful, effective, and best of all—extremely energy efficient. If you’re the proud owner of a heat pump, then you must know all of these facts already and you probably regularly show off how sleek and cool your comfort system is!

However, this blog post isn’t about the unique perks of a heat pump. This is specifically for the folks who are dealing with a heat pump problem and don’t quite know what’s going on. Heating repair in Brampton, ON can be a little complicated when it comes to heat pumps. They’re intricate systems that rely on electricity, so depending on what the problem is, it could mean replacing an expensive part or going through a difficult diagnosis.

Our team can help with all of your heat pump needs. Keep reading and we’ll talk about some of the more common heat pump problems we see.

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How to Make Furnace Repairs Affordable

Monday, November 8th, 2021

We know that homeowners might be confused by the title of this blog. Furnace repairs are either expensive or they’re not, you usually don’t have a say in how pricey a fix will be, right? Well, that might not be entirely true as we’ll get into below.

Sure, when you call a professional to check your malfunctioning furnace and they give you the estimate on what needs to be done, there’s not really any wiggle room. However, all the decisions you’ve made up until that point weigh heavily in the cost of repairs or the problem that your furnace is exhibiting. For instance, homeowners that tend to wait longer for furnace repair in Brampton, ON, might see a sharp increase in the cost of repairs, since problems get worse over time.

Today, we’ll go over some great tips that can help limit your next furnace repair bill and keep things running as smoothly as possible.

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You’ve Still Got Time to Get That Furnace Fixed!

Monday, October 25th, 2021

Furnace repairs can sound intimidating. Many homeowners might be starting to hunker down for the season and if you missed your chance for furnace repairs, then it might be a good idea to just wait out the season and call in the spring, right?

Nope, that’s exactly the opposite of what you need to do! Heating repair in Oakville, ON is a necessity, not an optional cost. You calling us early to have your furnace fixed can be the difference between a broken-down furnace in the winter, and a comfortable house that can celebrate the holidays.

We want to discuss why getting your furnace repaired now is better than having it repaired later. And plus, you might think that now is an inconvenient time to get a furnace fixed, but anything can be inconvenient depending on the problem and the time of year!

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