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How Air Conditioning Works: 7 Different Air Conditioner Parts
Air conditioners come in various types, models, and features. For most air conditioners, their primary function is to cool the air until it reaches a desired indoor temperature. These cooling systems are especially useful during the summer when temperatures are at the highest. In addition, some air conditioners come equipped…
7 Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips for This Summer
The summer season is fast approaching. As the temperature begins to rise, you should make sure your air conditioner is functioning properly in the upcoming weeks. It would be rather unfortunate if you turn on the cooling system during the hot and torrid summer, only to find out that your…
Hot Water Heater Sizes: Which One is Right for You?
Your water heater is an amazing appliance. It delivers clean, hot water to your shower and helps you wash your clothes and dishes safely and easily. But a water heater can feel less like a wonder and more like an annoyance when you’re constantly running out of hot water. How…
What is a Combi Boiler?
Have you ever wished you could save space in your house by reducing the number of large appliances you have? Or perhaps you’ve wished there was a way to combine similar functions in your home, such as heating water and heating the house, in a single device? If this sounds…
5 Most Common Signs Of A Gas Leak To Be Aware Of
Many Canadians rely on natural gas to power their home appliances including stoves, furnaces, and dryers. Natural gas is so popular because of its abundance in Canada, its high combustibility and therefore heat output, and many cities have the piping infrastructure to direct as much as gas as needed into…
Six DIY Central Air Conditioning Repairs To Avoid
It’s understandable that many people want to save money when they can. After all, it’s hard to make, but easy to spend, and when it’s something more mundane, such as repairing a broken AC system, it can feel like money that’s going down the drain. Central air conditioning, however, is…
Should You Invest in Air Quality Testing?
You might not even realize it, but your home’s air quality could be affected by numerous microscopic factors that can have a serious impact on the health and comfort of your family. Obviously, we need oxygen to survive, but if your indoor air is full of bacteria and other harmful…
Five Reasons To Get A Fall Furnace Tune Up
2017 was an especially warm summer for Pickering and the GTA, in general we had a few heat waves that extended all the way into Thanksgiving weekend! Don’t let that warmer autumn weather fool you, when winter comes you’ll still be relying on the comfort of your furnace to keep…
Advantages of a Split System Air Conditioner
A split system air conditioner includes an outdoor unit with a compressor and condenser, plus an indoor unit that contains an air handler. Typically, there’s a lineset between these two units that houses copper refrigerant tubing, a power cable and a drain for condensation. Split systems are different from packaged…
Are Washable Furnace Filters A Good Idea?
Homeowners who are tired of changing out disposable furnace filters every few months might be interested in learning about washable furnace filters as a longer term option. There are many benefits to using a washable furnace filter, but there are also a few downsides that you should be aware of…