5 Tips to Get Your Furnace Ready for Heating Season

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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Combat Wildfire Smoke in Canada with an Air Filtration System

September 11th, 2023

2023 was one of the worst wildfire seasons we’ve ever experienced in Canada. Wildfire smoke and ash are incredibly harmful to breathe. And unfortunately, wildfires are an issue that isn’t going away any time soon. That’s why you need an air filtration system in your home. These are whole house solutions that are designed to solve the problem of poor air quality due to not only wildfire smoke, but pollution in general.

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What Are My Options for AC Replacement?

August 28th, 2023

If you’re a homeowner in Ontario who has come to recognize the necessity of a central air conditioner due to our increasingly hot weather, you’re not alone. More and more homeowners are choosing to upgrade their homes–and their home comfort–with some type of air conditioning system.

However, all good things must come to an end (temporarily) when your outdated air conditioner needs to be replaced. Although no one looks forward to the day they need this service, the good news is that if you have a system that’s 15-20 years old, you have a lot more options for air conditioning replacement than you did even a decade ago. Let’s go over 3 popular options.

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Why Tankless Water Heater Maintenance Is So Important

August 14th, 2023

If you’ve switched from having a tank water heater in your home to a tankless water heater, we’d bet you’re very impressed with its performance. No more running out of hot water during a shower and lower energy bills are just a couple of the advantages of tankless water heaters.

However, just because your tankless water heater seems superior to the tank version you had before, that doesn’t mean it’s so amazing it can get by without any maintenance. In fact, maintenance is just as crucial to a tankless water heater as it is to a standard model. Let’s look at the reasons why this is so you’ll know the signs you need tankless water heater service.

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Meet the Mini HVAC Wonder: The Mini Split

July 17th, 2023
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If you’ve been researching air conditioning installation, you’ve undoubtedly come across information about ductless mini splits. These HVAC systems have been around for a while but have recently surged in popularity. 

That’s because they provide incredible versatility when it comes to cooling–and heating!–your home. A ductless mini split could very well be the HVAC system you didn’t know you needed. Keep reading to find out why they’re gaining popularity among homeowners who’re looking to solve multiple home comfort problems with these mini wonders.

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Why Won’t My Heat Pump Switch to Cooling Mode?

July 3rd, 2023
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If you have a heat pump in your home, you’re probably quite impressed with its performance. These HVAC workhorses provide year-round comfort, both heating and cooling your home.

Although they might seem infallible, just like any piece of complex equipment, they can run into problems. Especially when they’re not maintained properly. A common issue is when a heat pump gets stuck in one mode and doesn’t seem to switch when you need it to. 

If you’ve currently got a heat pump that staunchly refuses to cool your house, you may need to call our technicians for heat pump repair in Mississauga, ON. Let’s examine some possible causes of the heat pump that won’t switch to cooling mode and what can be done to resolve this.

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4 Sounds That Mean Your AC Needs Help

June 19th, 2023

Summer is almost here and you’re probably looking forward to longer days, sunshine, warm weather, and barbecues. The last thing you want to interrupt the summer fun is having to schedule air conditioning repair. That’s why it’s important to know the earliest signs that your AC needs a check-up.

Luckily, your AC will let you know when it needs some help. How does it let you know? By making a lot of noise. Any sounds that are out of the ordinary or that are extremely loud and noticeable are signs that your AC should be looked at by a professional HVAC technician. Let’s discuss those noises and what they mean.

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Wildfire Season Again? Why You Need a Whole House Air Purifier

June 5th, 2023

It’s not even officially summer and Ontario has already suffered from another bout of wildfire smoke. With the increase in wildfires over the years, many homeowners have purchased air purifiers that are designed to clean the air in their homes. However, these portable devices have their shortcomings and aren’t able to clean more than a room or two at a time.

When it comes to combatting not only wildfire smoke but also poor indoor air quality, the best defense is a good offense. That’s why we recommend the installation of a whole house air purifier system. These systems are installed in your HVAC system to clean the air of every room in your home, hence the name “whole house.”  

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3 Signs Your Heat Pump Needs Repairs

May 22nd, 2023
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If your home has a heat pump for year-round comfort, you’re probably looking forward to switching it to cooling mode if you haven’t done so already. Although heat pumps are quite dependable, sometimes they run into problems. That’s why it pays to know the signs that you have a need for heat pump repair that shouldn’t wait. Let’s go over some common problems that heat pumps can experience and what can cause them.

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Why Furnace Maintenance Is So Important

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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