Everyone likes to stay comfortable when the weather turns cold or hot. However, these times of year may lead to some uncomfortable utility bills. Fortunately, there are many strategies that can help you reduce power usage and save money on your energy bills without sacrificing comfort. General Strategies It’s important to improve efficiency and focus on indoor temperature control when...
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The winter months in Ontario, are not as harsh as in other parts of the country. However, they can still have an effect on your air quality. Modern homes are built with higher standards and better materials than in the past. While the tightness of your home is great news for your heating and air conditioning bills, it can be...
View Article Continue ReadingWhen you’ve owned a home for a few years, you soon learn that innovation moves along at breakneck speed when it comes to energy efficiency and the things that make a difference to your family’s health. That includes furnace filters. These essential parts of a clean air environment in your home have gone through some dramatic changes since they had...
View Article Continue ReadingThere are projects around your home that you can do by yourself and those that require a professional to ensure things get installed properly for safety and efficiency purposes. When you see that your furnace is getting older and outdated, or you find that it’s broken down completely or has been red-tagged by a gas inspector, you need to start...
View Article Continue ReadingThere’s almost nothing that you can buy that doesn’t require some kind of maintenance and if you’re like most people you want to be sure your air conditioner runs smoothly during the hottest times of the year. That’s why it’s important to get the unit serviced on a regular basis by professionals anytime after the temperature get above 15°C which...
View Article Continue ReadingIt might seem a little strange at first, but homes these days are built so well, they’re much more airtight than the ones our parents and grandparents grew up in. While that’s good when it comes to energy savings, it brings about another set of issues when it comes to the quality of the air you and your family breathe...
View Article Continue ReadingBuying any appliance for your home is a big investment that takes some careful research. When you’ve made the decision to buy a new high efficiency furnace, you’re looking at making an investment in the comfort and safety of your entire family through the seasons. When you take into consideration that the Environmental Protection Agency reports older models convert up...
View Article Continue ReadingThere’s not enough that can be said about having the right sized air conditioner. When you’ve got the one that suits your needs and the size of the area you want climate controlled, the hottest seasons will be comfortable. That said, there are a few criteria that will help you to narrow down your choices. Although the size of the...
View Article Continue ReadingWhen people think about ways to save money on winter energy costs and go green at the same time, bigger investments like energy efficient air conditioners and furnaces come to mind. While appliances pay for themselves in energy savings in only a few years, there are many smaller things the average homeowner can do to help the process along during...
View Article Continue ReadingAir conditioning is pretty much a necessity considering the warmer summers that we’ve been having and technicians that will work on your equipment are kept hopping during peak months. That’s why you need to be sure you’ve got a few double-checks in your back pocket that you can try before you call in the pros when your unit isn’t working...
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