A Clean HVAC System is at the Heart of a Healthy Home. A home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system – the ‘heart and lungs’ of a house – is often left forgotten. Keeping your HVAC system clean and well-functioning is essential to ensuring the air in your home is healthy and safe. A Clean HVAC System is at the Heart of a Healthy Home A dirty furnace is a breeding ground for bacteria. Furnaces are easy to neglect. Over time, dust and dirt can accumulate in your home’s ducts or air filters, and these dirty filters can become ‘ground zero’ for airborne germs. Poor ventilation can lead to moisture and the growth of mold. When the air in your home is too humid, fungus and bacteria can start growing and releasing spores into the air. This can have health consequences for your family – sensitive family members may…
Air conditioning is wonderful to have on hot summer days. However, you may want to have more cooling in some areas of your house and less in others.…
Like most Canadians, you probably recycle your paper waste and compost your kitchen scraps. But when it comes to disposing of your thermostat, whether mercury-containing or electronic, chances…
As the cold Canadian climate sneaks up and furnaces are ready to be turned on, what should homeowners be thinking about? Check out the below 3 common signs…
An air conditioner transfers heat and humidity from the home outside, while cooling and circulating the inside air to provide a comfortable environment. Now, let’s discuss the types…
Canada may be known as the Great White North, but that certainly doesn’t stop Mother Nature from delivering hot, muggy weather every summer. When you’re in the middle…
The purchase or repair of a heating, cooling or ventilation system is a major investment. Additionally, this type of home upgrade or maintenance has a direct impact on…
Air-to-air heat pumps are energy efficient and economical to operate. Traditionally, they’ve been used in areas with warmer climates. This is because their heating capacity drops off substantially when outside…
When it comes to heating homes in Canada, the use of a heat pump is probably one of the best kept secrets. They’re widely used in Europe and…