Category Archives: Cooling

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What is a heat pump?

With the Ontario government’s leaked cap & trade proposal, heat pumps and geothermal received a little bit of attention. What is this home heating source that was possibly the goal for 2030 for new builds? A heat pump is a highly efficient piece of heating and cooling equipment that runs on electricity and utilizes the […]

Fixing the Problem Areas

Whether your home is older with drafts or has been renovated without air flow considerations, it is possible that you have a room or area that is never comfortable. It is either too hot during the summer, won’t heat up during the winter, or both; making it only usable or comfortable during the shoulder seasons. […]

Spring Air Conditioning Checklist

Before you turn that air conditioner on this Spring, there are a few things you should do to prolong the life of your unit. – Check air filter – replace if required – Wash air filter – if you have a washable filter, the changing season is always a good time to start fresh with […]

Air Filters – What’s the big deal?

If you’ve every called in to have your heating or cooling system serviced, likely the voice on the other end of the phone has asked if you’ve changed the air filter. Many heating and cooling companies offer email reminders to change your filter. During the Spring and Fall, you hear the push to check your […]

Don’t be scared of your basement

Often times rental contracts look great – no repair prices, low install fee, quick service; but if you start reading the fine print, often times these rental contracts get a little scary. The big rental companies offer things like minimum rental periods, annual price increases on January 1st (even if it was installed late in […]

Geothermal Heat Pump Not Working

In keeping with the optimism of the last post (no cooling tips), here are some tips if your geothermal (WaterFurnace, ClimateMaster, NextEnergy, etc) unit isn’t heating or cooling. 1. Check the batteries in your thermostat 2. Adjust the temperature a couple degrees (raise it if you are looking for heat and lower if you are […]

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