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…
The City of Toronto’s award-winning Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) offers low-interest loans to homeowners to improve energy efficiency and save money! Are you planning an energy efficient…
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…
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…
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…
It’s no secret that winter can be tough in Canada. Above all, winter is not the season to take any chances with your heating system. Fall is when…
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…