Everyone seems to look forward to the welcoming heat of summer, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t days that are a little too hot to handle. Every summer seems to have at least one heat wave, where the temperatures are soaring and the humidity is high for days on end. When this happens, the key … Continue reading How to Survive a Heat Wave
Furnace safety requires special attention as it can pose a threat to you and your family if proper precautions are not taken. Here is a list of simple tips on furnace safety do’s and don’ts. Not only will these actions keep your family out of harm’s way, but they will also impact how well your … Continue reading Furnace Safety Do’s and Don’ts
Air ducts are essential parts of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, and it comes as no surprise that they get dirty. Dirt, dust, and grime get left behind and accumulate on the walls of the ducts when blowing air throughout the house all day long. Therefore, poor air quality may be having more … Continue reading 5 Ways Your Air Ducts Are Hurting Your Health
Make a resolution you can keep! What got in the way of doing something special with your family last year? For most people, it was money. Make a resolution to cut back on your expenses so you can make those fun plans this time around. Start right now and you can save hundreds, maybe thousands … Continue reading New Year’s HVAC Tips for Sarnia’s Homeowners
Furnace maintenance season is in full swing, and we’re getting a lot of inquiries about one-off maintenance vs. furnace maintenance plans. It’s up to you to decide, of course, but our WeCare Protection Plus Plan is the best value your family can get from a maintenance plan. You get: Annual maintenance, including the full checklist … Continue reading What Do I Get With a Furnace Maintenance Contract?
Did you know? Installing a carbon monoxide (CO) detector can mean the difference between life and death! The colourless, odorless and tasteless gas is untraceable without a CO detector. Inhaling low levels of carbon monoxide can lead to symptoms like headaches and impaired motor functions. Even worse, higher levels can be especially dangerous causing loss … Continue reading Stay Safe At Home: How Installing a CO Detector Can Save Your Life
The truth is that the average life of a central air conditioning system can vary. On average cooling units built in the 1970s and 1980s can last 7-15 years, give or take depending on a few factors; Temperatures (indoors/outdoors) Frequency of use Frequency of maintenance Cleanliness of the unit The climate can affect the lifespan … Continue reading How are you handling the consistent heat waves this summer? Is your central air conditioning system running on its last leg?
The warm weather is finally here: Summer is (dare we say) just around the corner. With the outdoor temperature increasing, you’ll want to make sure your air conditioning unit is in top form. But before you turn on your unit, we’ve compiled a checklist of 5 tips to help ensure your indoor temperatures are nice … Continue reading Get Your A/C Unit Ready for Summer!
An ecobee Smart Thermostat can help you in many ways to keep your home and family safe and comfortable. But let’s start with saving you money. Did you know that heating and cooling your home accounts for over 50% of your energy use? A lot of that energy is wasted, heating or cooling your home … Continue reading What’s the fastest, easiest way to save energy in your home?
We know that the comfort and safety of your family is number one. You can reduce the risk of dust particles, bacterial growth, radon, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks and fires by keeping the condition of your furnace clean and efficient. And according to the American Lung Association, you avoid the possibility of respiratory conditions, … Continue reading Air quality and safety in the home
