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Indoor Air Quality

How Often to Change Furnace Humidifier Filter?

Changing your furnace humidifier filter is an essential part of maintaining your unit. Not only does it keep the air clean, but it also helps to ensure that the humidifier is running at its peak performance. But how often to change the furnace humidifier filter? A furnace humidifier helps to add moisture to the air, which can be beneficial for many reasons. It can help prevent static electricity, cracked paint and wallpaper, and make the air feel warmer in the winter. We have put

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forced air heating system
Heating

What Is Forced Air Heating?

What is Forced Air Heating?  A forced air heating unit captures indoor air, heats it, and then distributes the warm hair via ductwork and vents. How Forced Air Furnace Works Forced air furnaces heat the air and distribute the warm air via ducts throughout the home and into each room through vents. The thermostat sets the desired temperature. The heating system draws cold air from home and passes it through an air filter, removing pollen and dust. It then blows the air through the

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Goodman furnace short cycling in Toronto, ON
Heating

Furnace Turns Off and On Repeatedly

Many of us have furnace problems, particularly during cold periods. We often wonder why our furnace turns off and on repeatedly (or short cycling). Many people are confused about short cycling. How can I tell if my Furnace is short cycling?  Short cycling is easy to identify as the furnace will turn on and off repeatedly in a short time. It can turn off and on for approximately two to three minutes. On the other hand, the furnace switches on and off several times per hour,

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furnace makes humming noise when off
Heating

Reasons Why A Furnace Makes Humming Noise When Off

Do you ever find yourself lying in bed, and the house is quiet and dark? Then suddenly, you hear a faint humming coming from the depths of your furnace. It might sound uneasy but don’t worry. It’s probably just your furnace. But why does it make that noise when it isn’t even running? Chances are, there could be a variety of underlying causes to this phenomenon. From loose wiring to aging parts within the heat exchanger, understanding why your furnace makes a humming noise

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Smart Thermostat in Toronto, ON
Heating

At What Temperature Should You Turn on the Heat?

Changes in weather and climate conditions lead many homeowners to ask the simple question, at what temperature should you turn on the heat?   Before you switch on the furnace, there are many things to consider. Let’s find out the optimal temperatures to turn on the furnace. Day Temperature  According to Energy Rates, the ideal temperature for the day is 20° Celsius (or 68° Fahrenheit) when you are at home during daylight hours. Night Temperature  You should adjust your thermostat between 17 and 19 degrees Celsius

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