The indoor air quality of your home is the result of the interaction between the building site, climate, building system, construction techniques, contaminant sources, and building occupants. Sources that contaminate the quality of your indoor air may originate within the building or may be drawn in from outdoors. Here are some of the factors that might be affecting the indoor …
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An on demand water heater is a great investment that comes with unparalleled benefits. If you are considering transitioning to this type of water heating system, here are some of the benefits that may guide you in your decision: Unlimited Hot Water The great thing about on demand water heaters is that you can say good bye to cold showers. …
Between June and the end of September, many or even most Canadians will seek comfort from air conditioning on more than a few occasions. And while central air conditioning systems and window units may be the norm, a ductless air conditioner may also work. A ductless air conditioner is also called a ‘mini-split’ system, and it consists of one unit …
A furnace is one of those wonderful appliances that can keep you warm and cozy during the coldest months of the year. Every home heating system relies on a good foundation and an efficient, powerful furnace is that foundation. Of course, nothing lasts forever and eventually it’s out with the old and in with the new. Here are 7 signs …
The only people who are satisfied with central air conditioning are the people who don’t like air conditioning. The common complaints are that the top floor is too warm, the main floor is comfortable and the basement is freezing. And if you have a third floor it will be unbearable. Mitsubishi Mr. Slim ductless air conditioners are an excellent solution …
Choosing the best air conditioner for your home is not the easiest task, but it is not impossible if you understand what the best air conditioning system is for your home. Here are some criteria to use when choosing an air conditioner for your home: Load calculation You need to establish the cooling capacity of your air conditioning system, which …
Furnace and air conditioner cleaning is an essential maintenance measure that extends the life of your heating and cooling equipment. Regular maintenance of your furnace and air conditioning unit saves you headaches and troubles down the road and allows you to enjoy reliable and efficient service for years. At the beginning of each heating or cooling season, you should have …
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Got a red tag! Let me see. Did a technician come to your house to clean and inspect your furnace or boiler? Did he say something was not up to code and needed to be changed immediately? Did he say that it should have been noticed before (even though you have used the same company for many years and the …
Efficiency equals airflow. Are you aware of this fact, that in heating and air conditioning with forced air you need adequate airflow to achieve optimum efficiencies? And what hinders airflow? It is dust, which eventually becomes dirt. Ask any professional heating or cooling technician and they will tell you stories about dirt fouling systems, causing breakdowns and creating atrocious utility …
I responded to a call for a condemned boiler. “The TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety) will be on site,” I had been advised by our service department. When I arrived an elderly woman and her niece emerged from a parked vehicle and made their way slowly to the door of the house. “I am a little slow, dizzy,” the older …