Now that the weather is cooling down, it’s time to prepare your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) for the fall season and the lead-up to winter. Ensure your HVAC system is ready to tackle the colder months ahead with these tips: 1. Change the Air Filter Change the HVAC air filter at the…
A whole-house or basement dehumidifier can enable you to combat Ontario’s high-humidity levels at home. Here’s how a dehumidifier can improve your indoor air quality and help create a healthier home environment for you and your family this summer: Reduce Moisture Excess indoor humidity increases the moisture in the air, which can encourage bacteria growth,…
An increase in outdoor temperatures often results in higher energy bills as we use our air conditioners (AC) more frequently in an effort to beat the heat. To avoid putting your AC in overdrive this summer season, use these four tips to help reduce your summer energy bill (and avoid a mid-season breakdown) without compromising…
Your air conditioner (AC) requires regular maintenance to run efficiently and effectively. Help avoid unexpected and expensive repairs this summer with regular maintenance of the following AC parts, which don’t need an expert: 1. Change the AC Filters We understand that life can get in the way of AC system maintenance, so if you commit…
Replacing their central air conditioner is one of those decisions homeowners often put off until it’s too late. How do you know when it is too late? It’s 35 degrees outside and your air conditioning unit breaks down. Then it’s too late. But, considering the cost, you don’t want to replace your air conditioning system…
Just like your car, furnace or any other machinery in your home, the more regular maintenance you do on your air conditioner, the longer it will last, the better it will cool your home, the fewer air conditioning repairs you will need, the greater its energy efficiency will be, and the more it will all…
If there’s any good news that your AC is leaking water, it is that at least it isn’t a leaky basement, which can look much the same. But, that’s where the “good news” stops. If your air conditioner is leaking water, it can lead to many of the same problems as a leaky basement. It…
Let’s start with the “why” before getting to the “what”. Cooling your home in summer is a fairly complex and costly task. In very simple terms, our air conditioning unit cools the air by circulating refrigerant that first absorbs the heat from the air it pulls in through your return vents, and cools the air…
Learn how to prolong the life and efficiency of your HVAC system with our easy-to-follow HVAC Maintenance Checklist.
