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…
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…
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…
We all know how dangerous a fireplace can be to young children. Especially since shiny things are very attractive to toddlers. Luckily, there are preventative measures you can…
As the days grow shorter and the weather starts to chill, Canadian homeowners are turning up the heat. In the process, some of them are paying far too…
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Owning a furnace is sort of like owning a car. While we enjoy the many benefits of ownership, most of us don’t really have a clue as to…
As the cold Canadian climate is upon us, have you thought about any issues experienced with your furnace from last year that are unresolved? It may be time…