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Furnaces are subjected to a lot of wear and tear to keep you warm during the cold months! Several factors can cause a furnace to stop working, including dirty filters, frequent cycling and age. If it’s been some time since your last furnace maintenance visit, your appliance is more likely to have these issues. The […]

Myths Busted: How Does a High Efficiency Furnace Work?

Written by Advantage Airtech | Date: 09-01-2019

Myth: Bigger is better. It is often assumed that a bigger system will heat and cool a house more effectively because it has more power. This is false. A system that is too big for a home is inefficient because it uses more energy than needed to get the job done. It just doesn’t make […]

Fall Maintenance Tips for Your Home

Written by Advantage Airtech | Date: 24-09-2018

With the feel of fall in the air, it’s time to think about getting your home ready for colder weather. Much of the routine maintenance that needs to be done this time of year will not only help keep you cozy this winter, it will also save money on your heating bill and protect your […]

How Often Should You Change Your Furnace Filter?

Written by Advantage Airtech | Date: 27-11-2017

“How often should you change your furnace filter?” It’s a question many Ajax, Oshawa, and Pickering homeowners (plus, those in Whitby, Bowmanville and Port Perry too) ask the team at Advantage Airtech ClimateCare. Here’s the short answer: Your furnace filter should be inspected monthly and changed every 3 to 6 months (depending on how dirty […]

Is Your Furnace Making Strange Sounds? Here’s What They Mean

Written by Advantage Airtech | Date: 03-10-2017

The end-of-summer, early fall hot weather is probably delaying you from using your furnace. Eventually, though, you will need to turn it on. When you do, you expect it to run efficiently and quietly. On the other hand, if there are some odd noises coming from it, it’s a sure sign that it’s due for […]

It’s Hard to Think About the Cold. But Now’s the Perfect Time to Book Your Furnace Tune-Up. Here’s Why.

Written by Advantage Airtech | Date: 13-09-2017

Summer has pretty much come and gone here in Pickering and soon, we’ll be headlong into autumn. While the temperatures are dropping slightly, there may be a few days here and there where it gets warm enough to turn on the air conditioner in your home. So it may be hard to think about the […]

How to Keep the Temperature Even Through Your House

Written by Advantage Airtech | Date: 17-02-2017

If your family is like so many others east of Toronto, you’ve noticed some kinks in your heating and cooling system with the crazy temperature swings the region is experiencing. You turn down the furnace and some areas in the house are noticeably warmer than others. You expect your entire home to be comfortable, but over time […]

5 Quick Ways to Get Your Furnace Ready for the Cold

Written by Advantage Airtech | Date: 14-12-2016

Get your furnace ready for this cold! We’re now in the throes of full winter and many families are cranking up the furnace for the first time in several months. Before you get too far into the winter it’s worth asking whether your furnace is ready to handle the heavy workload ahead. Your heat might be […]

Understanding Furnaces – How Efficiency Works

Written by Advantage Airtech | Date: 29-02-2016

Most furnaces these days are purchased with two factors in mind, in this order: Price. Efficiency. Modern furnace models are always more efficient than those made 20 or more years ago, and there are a range of performance options across budget levels. Budget is mostly closely tied to efficiency, and the efficiency rating of a new furnace […]

Common Problems with In-Floor Radiant Heating

Written by Advantage Airtech | Date: 29-01-2015

Radiant floor heating has become very popular with homeowners for some obvious reasons. Not only is it a gentle heat, it’s also very nice to have warm, toasty floors in your home. There can be some concerns when it comes to radiant floor heating repairs due to the outlets…

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