Tag Archives: heating

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. […]

Brr! It is cold in here.

When your furnace won’t kick in and the temperature is dropping, it can be frustrating when a technician comes out and finds a breaker is tripped or your thermostat is set incorrectly. Here are some tips to help prevent a potentially unnecessary service call. 1 – Check your thermostat. – Do the batteries need replaced? […]

Be Winter Ready

This fall, it seems like we keep getting teased with bits of winter. Eventually it will be here. Here are some tips on getting your home ready for heating season and improve your home’s energy efficiency. • Clean gutters to prevent blockages or build up that could cause damage this winter • Seal any visible […]

Carbon Monoxide and you

Carbon monoxide has been in the news a LOT lately. With the legislation for mandatory carbon monoxide detectors starting in October, and Carbon Monoxide awareness week at the start of November, it seems to be everywhere. What is the big deal with Carbon Monoxide? Well, Carbon monoxide has no taste, smell or colour, and is […]

Buying a home? Ensure you know what you’re getting into

A home is a huge purchase, and most people (except maybe those who are flipping houses) want to know they are getting a home that is move in ready and not requiring a lot of repairs immediately. This is likely one of the reasons home inspections are so common – that and the mortgage company […]