Imagine coming home on a cold winter day and curling up in front of a warm fire. If a wood-burning fireplace is out of the question, are you out of luck? Not necessarily. The simplest, cheapest option is probably an electric fireplace. But, an electric fireplace is just a little more than a space heater with a pale light show....
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One of the most important things you need to know about carbon monoxide (CO) is that it is dangerous, especially when found in the home. So, you want to make sure that’s there none of this colourless odourless gas that you can’t see, smell or taste in your house and the best way to do that is get the right...
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Gone are the days where your furnace or air conditioner has broken down, and the next day you had one installed with the cash you kept under the mattress. We now live in a world of different options including financing and renting. But what do you choose and why… do you know your options? If not here is a quick...
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It’s a proven fact that replacing an older model furnace with a new high-efficiency retrofit will benefit you in both the long and short term. All appliances have a lifespan at the end of which their usefulness decreases and with a furnace, that’s usually between 15 and 20 years. When you have an older relative move in or a new...
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It used to be that people were most concerned about the air outside their homes and how the smog and other airborne pollutants would affect their breathing and overall health. Today’s concerns are more about the indoor air quality and what people can do to make the air they breathe when they’re indoors better for them. There are a variety...
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You might think that if your house is older or you don’t have the necessary ductwork for some other reason, you won’t be able to enjoy the benefits of air conditioning in the summer. The ductless mini split air conditioner is the solution. Like the more common central air conditioning system, this version has two main components—an outdoor condenser/compressor and...
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For millions of us, it’s just one of those conveniences we take for granted. We just assume when we hear that familiar hum on our way inside on a hot day that our air conditioner is hard at work making sure there’s relief inside. Most of us don’t stop to think about how our air conditioners work and the choices...
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For most of us, a house represents the largest financial investment we’ll ever make. That means finding a company to handle your AC needs is of utmost importance, as well. The company you pick will be your partner in choosing and maintaining your home’s HVAC unit, which has consequences you might not have thought about. Since cooling and heating can...
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For most of us, a house represents the largest financial investment we’ll ever make. That means finding a company to handle your AC needs is of utmost importance, as well. The company you pick will be your partner in choosing and maintaining your home’s HVAC unit, which has consequences you might not have thought about. Since cooling and heating can...
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