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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 […]

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 […]

Renting Vs. Owning

There are valid arguments on both sides of the renting vs. owning debate. Both sides claim the other is a waste of money – buying means you may incur expensive repairs while renting is a never ending cycle of monthly payments and price increases. Either way, it is money out of your pocket. While renting […]

Don’t row a boat in your basement

When it comes to protecting your home from water and sewer damage, responding to an issue after it happens can be messy, time consuming and costly. Instead, it is better to be proactive in predicting what issues could occur, because liquids will always follow the path of least resistance. Basement flooding from ground water If […]

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