Gas furnaces are one of the most common and effective ways of heating a home. Natural gas costs less than electricity and burns more thoroughly than propane or oil, so natural gas furnaces are also highly energy-efficient as well. In this post, we’ll discuss one of the key components of the operation of a gas furnace—the heat exchanger—and why it’s important to keep it in good condition through repair and maintenance.
If you live in a high rise building it can be difficult to heat your living space efficiently. When you own a house you are free, as the homeowner, to make any changes to that house you would like to. This is not the case with a high rise condominium complex.
Gas fireplaces are a great way to heat your home in Uxbridge. But like all things, they eventually need repair. Sometimes it’s pretty obvious that your gas fireplace isn’t working right. If you’re not getting enough heat or if your gas fireplace is making strange sounds…
The beauty of a geothermal system in Durham is that is requires very little maintenance. They have fewer mechanical components are than other heating systems – and most of these components are underground or inside, shielded from the outdoor elements.
When your Durham home’s HVAC system starts to fail — or if it already has — your options essentially come down to two: replace or repair. There are a lot of factors that go into making such a decision, but in general, if it is a newer system…
It’s an eternal question that plagues all Durham Region homeowners — or anyone who owns a valuable piece of machinery — from time to time. Is it time to get a new one? From cars to TVs, the most valuable devices we own have finite lives…
As every North York HVAC contractor knows, a draft hood is a necessary part of any gas burning appliance. For a gas furnace in particular it ensures steady air flow to the burners to avoid flares or the pilot light being put out…
While you should schedule a yearly maintenance visit with a qualified HVAC technician to check for any safety concerns, you can also reduce potential safety hazards in the heating system of your Oshawa home.
Most heating systems in Durham Region have as their main component some sort of heat generator, such as a furnace or boiler. These machines generate heat through some form of combustion, which obviously converts energy…
When your furnace turns on every day and warms your Oshawa home, just how hot is the air being blown through your vents? It’s a common question and while it varies depending on the type of furnace you have…
