The air filter in your HVAC system plays a significant role. It’s one of the first lines of defence against pollutants and allergens in your home. Find answers to the five most common questions we hear from our customers about their air filters: 1. How does an air filter work? As air passes through your…
Changing your furnace filter is important to ensure your furnace is functioning well. Also, having a clean filter improves your air quality and can lower energy bills. However, when the right time to change your filter is can vary depending on a few factors. So let’s go over how often you should change your furnace…
When it comes to renting vs buying a furnace, the decision can be challenging. There are pros and cons to both options. How much you use your furnace along with your financial preferences can play a role in which option is best for you. So, let’s go over the pros and cons of both renting…
Most of us use our cars once or twice a day. And we tune them up once or twice a year. In winter, our furnaces turn on and off several times a day, around the clock. But when’s the last time you did a furnace tune-up? Just like your car, your furnace will run better…
No, we’re not trying to ruin what’s left of your summer by talking about a fall HVAC maintenance checklist. We’re trying to make sure an HVAC emergency doesn’t ruin your winter! The fact is, if you are going to suffer an HVAC breakdown in winter, chances are it will be when your system is under…
If you need any final confirmation that summer’s just around the corner, it’s when you flip the switch on your home’s thermostat from ‘Heat’ to ‘Cool’ and turn on your AC. It’s also a great time to check your entire air conditioning cooling system and do some AC maintenance. If you keep your air conditioner…
AC coil cleaning can save you money in at least three ways. So, considering that major advantage, when was the last time you cleaned your air conditioner coils? If you can’t remember, or if the answer is “never”, don’t sweat it. Many homeowners can’t even say for sure what air conditioning coils are, much less…
We may be jumping the gun a little bit here, but is it ever too early to start thinking about the spring? Homeowners might have mixed feelings about spring. While we get to head outside after all the cold weather, we also need to do a few things around the house, like HVAC maintenance. Spring…
FIRST – If this is an EMERGENCY – that is, there is no explanation for your furnace not working (see list below) – please call Hargrave Heating for EMERGENCY FURNACE REPAIR in Markham, Richmond Hill and York Region at 416-988-9799. Of course, we all depend on our heating and air conditioning systems to perform reliably…
If you’re like many of the homeowners we know that have one, you have never regretted the fact that your home came with a gas fireplace, or that you installed one. There’s nothing quite like getting the instant, cozy flame and heat from a gas fireplace insert. And not having to go through efforts of…
Learn how to prolong the life and efficiency of your HVAC system with our easy-to-follow HVAC Maintenance Checklist.
