The easiest way to save Home Heating Dollars is to lower the temperature setting on your home thermostat. As a general rule, you may save up to 2% on your heating bill for every 1˚C you turn the thermostat down overnight. A programmable thermostat can automatically adjust your home’s...
Mould growth in ductwork is something we all fear in all of our homes. An entire home sale can be derailed with the smallest hint of mould, and our sense of well-being in our houses can be disrupted when mould is present. Mould can be highly dangerous as well, and that...
Have you ever been cooking a steak and have walked away from the stove for a minute to grab something? Sure you have. Have you ever done that and returned to find the kitchen full of smoke and the steak burning? Yes, we have all done that. Have you...
A two-stage furnace differs in a variety of ways from a single-stage furnace. Unlike a conventional single-speed furnace, a two-stage has both a full-speed and a half-speed. This is may not seem like a big deal, but below we will explain why it is so beneficially. A two-stage or variable...
There are two big parts of how a furnace works: firstly the heat exchanger and secondly the blower fan motor. What happens when you turn the furnace on? What actually happens when the furnace comes on is, the furnace vacuums air in or draws air in through the cold air return...
Water heaters are no longer a simple device. You can have electric water heaters or gas water heaters. You can have water heaters that have tanks, and those that do not have tanks. You can have water heaters that are direct vent and power vent. So many choices, but...
In recent years, digital thermostats have become more and more popular. Every new home has one, and most older homes are getting them. They are excellent devices that put the power of climate control directly in your hands. We have all seen them displayed prominently on Amazon or at local Home...
The air in our homes can be quite dirty at times. Dust, dander, particles and more are all found in the air, and we breathe that air every day. Removing particles and dust from the air can help us in many ways. For those with respiratory problems or allergies, dirty...
Energy bills are extremely high these days. It is not unusual to pay hundreds of dollars a month to not only heat a home but heat up water. We take warm showers for granted now, but few things can ruin our day more than when the hot water stops....
To answer the question in one word, of what carbon monoxide is, we can sum it up with ” it’s dangerous!” Yes, it is very dangerous, and that is why you need to take care to make sure your home is safe from carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a colourless,...
