Smart thermostat for Toronto home
Heating

Is Buying a Smart Thermostat Worth It?

Is it worth purchasing a smart thermostat? Smart thermostats allow you to make the most out of your heating system without wasting money or energy.   You can set your thermostat for a lower temperature during the heating season so that you don’t waste money (or energy). You can program your thermostat to turn on when you return home or manually adjust the heat. Imagine if your phone could tell your thermostat that you are on your way home. What if your thermostat could

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Heating

Best Garage Heater Options For This Winter

Garage heaters are a necessity during the winter. They keep our cars from freezing and keep us warm while working on them, but sometimes they don’t seem to generate enough heat. So, what are your best garage heater options for this winter? We’ve compiled a list of the types of garage heaters on the market, so you can make an informed decision about which one is right for you. Forced-Air Garage Heaters Forced-air garage heaters are the most common type of garage heater. They

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Heating

Does Oil Furnace Produce Carbon Monoxide?

Does an oil furnace produce carbon monoxide? No one ever thinks it will happen to them. Carbon monoxide poisoning is often called the “silent killer” because it is odourless, colourless, and tasteless. You can’t see, smell, or taste it, but it can kill you. Thousands of people are poisoned by carbon monoxide gas from malfunctioning appliances, generators, and vehicles every year. Oil furnaces are a common source of carbon monoxide poisoning. If your furnace is not functioning correctly, it can release carbon monoxide into

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Technician servicing air conditioner in Toronto, ON
Air Conditioning

The Best Tips for Maintaining Your AC System

No matter what type of air conditioner you have, you shouldn’t push its system past its limits. Instead, it would help if you took advantage of these tips for maintaining your AC system. That way, you’ll be able to stay cool and comfortable when temperatures rise.  How Does Your Home’s AC System Work?  The typical central AC system consists of two crucial components. Inside the home, near your furnace, there’s a unit known as an evaporator. An additional unit outside your house serves as a compressor

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Furnace Installation
Heating

Furnace Installation Buying Guide

In this furnace installation buying guide post, we take a closer look at the different types of furnaces that are available. We also consider specific factors you should keep in mind when buying a furnace. The post also provides details on the basics of furnace installation, allowing you to understand what to expect throughout the process. When temperatures start to drop in the winter, your family relies on the furnace to heat the home. While a furnace is generally considered a significant investment, it does

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