How Does A Heat Pump Work In Winter Although the British Columbian winter brings freezing temperatures, your home does not have to be cold. You can stay warm and cozy all winter long thanks to the outstanding technology of heat pumps. But how exactly does a heat pump work during the winter months? In this […]
Heat Pump Vs Air Conditioning When it comes to keeping our living space cool, we frequently have to choose between a heat pump and an air conditioning unit. Both options provide reliable cooling, but their features and functionality differ. In this post, we’ll look at heat pumps and air conditioner units and compare their performance, […]
Are Heat Pumps Energy Efficient When it comes to keeping your home warm, energy efficiency is critical to lower costs and reduce your environmental impact. Heat pumps have emerged as an appealing choice for residential applications in the search for efficient heating solutions. But how effective are heat pumps in terms of home heating? In […]
Are Heat Pumps Worth It In Canada Is it worthwhile to invest in heat pumps in Canada? When considering their heating and cooling options, many homeowners ask themselves this question. With Canada’s broad climate and differing energy needs, it’s critical to evaluate the advantages and variables that influence heat pump effectiveness for Canadian homeowners. In […]
What Is A Heat Pump And How Does It Work Are you fed up with high energy payments and searching for a more energy-efficient way to heat and cool your residence? Take a look at air-source heat pumps! These unique systems are gaining prominence due to their capacity to offer both warmth in the winter […]
7 Signs You Need a New Furnace Now Know When It’s Time to Let Go of Your Old Home Furnace Homeowner pop quiz: what are the signs to look for when your aging furnace has reached the end of its life? Is it obvious–like when it stops suddenly one cold winter day and no longer […]
Supply Chain Scarcity: What If I Need A New Furnace? We can thank the pandemic for supply chain issues in Canada, including laptop and car shortages—oh, and bathroom tissue! With scarcity like this, what to do if your family needs to buy a new furnace? Could a Canadian family really go the entire winter without heat? Supplies Are Very Limited This Season, Get Your New Furnace Now! A “wait-and-see” approach may not work […]
Furnace Protection Plan: What Are The Benefits We thought we would skip the furnace protection plan, my husband and I, when we purchased our first home. We were young and poor, we thought. What could happen, we thought? What happened, exactly, was the need to replace the most expensive part of our furnace—out of pocket. The furnace guy seemed sorry to have to […]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In the Home Why Your Older Furnace May Be a Health Risk If you suspect a carbon monoxide poisoning or a leak from your furnace, evacuate everyone from your home immediately. Then contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency service. A technician came by my home to examine my furnace for a carbon monoxide leak. “Having a […]
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) & Coronavirus Covid-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many homeowners to re-think indoor air quality. After all, the Covid-19 virus spreads through droplets and aerosols—and people who are indoors or in enclosed spaces close to one another, are particularly at risk. Washing hands, sanitizing surfaces, wearing face masks and keeping 2 metres apart have defined our COVID pandemic behaviour. But what happens when a […]
Why Buying A Furnace Is Better Than Renting a Furnace To buy a furnace or to rent a furnace? A technician comes to your house and gives you the news no homeowner ever wants to hear: the furnace is on its last legs, or even worse, broken. Once the shock sets in, you ponder that replacing that older furnace […]
Heat Pumps & Rebates BC: Everything You Need To Know Heat Pumps: A 2-in-1 Home Comfort System A perfect hybrid of cost, comfort & convenience, heat pumps offer an ideal year-round home comfort solution for houses in a moderate climate – for example, Vancouver and the surrounding area. They are also well-suited for homeowners who […]
Moore & Russell’s New Home Furnace Buying Guide Expert Information on Home Heating Costs, Energy Efficiency, Installation & More for Vancouver and the Lower Mainland Area Cost | Efficiency | When to Invest & What to Look for | Installation Whether it’s from age, wear & tear, or a breakdown that’s beyond fixing, replacing your […]
What To Look For In A New Water Heater Near the end of the average water heater’s lifespan, you might see signs that yours is on the way out. We’ve seen every stage in the life cycle in our day; Mr. Heating has over 35 years of experience installing water heaters in the Vancouver, St. […]
How To Protect Your Home During COVID-19 Novel coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, has changed life as we know it for the foreseeable future. As we hunker down indoors, some of us may be wondering about how protected we are from COVID-19 and what other measures we should be taking to ensure our safety. Mr. […]
Air Conditioner Maintenance: Strange Sounds Coming from Your Unit Strange noises coming from your AC Air conditioners are built to run quietly. Any out of the ordinary noises are cause for concern. Call a pro as soon as you notice any of the following noises coming from your AC and you might still avoid an expensive repair […]
How To Spend Less Cooling Your House With AC Maintenance Why are my energy bills in Vancouver so expensive, and how can I save without sacrificing comfort this summer? Families in Vancouver have the same problem as families across Ontario. Keeping the house cool when the temperature gets above 30C can get expensive, so you […]
Gas Fireplace Safety For Children & Pets As the temperature continues to drop, you and your family will be spending more time cozying around your gas fireplace. And while it’s a great way to add ambiance and warmth, a gas fireplace can also be dangerous to eager children or excitable pets. In fact, government regulations came […]
Air Quality Tips For Pet Owners How do you keep pet dander and hair under control? Do furnace filters make a difference? Shedding is one of the least convenient parts of owning a cat, dog, or a gerbil. Most pets will spread their hair or fur all over your flooring and fabrics. Even hypoallergenic dogs […]
Is natural gas environmentally friendly? What is considered a high efficiency furnace? These are just some of the questions you may be asking yourself when faced with the task of reducing your carbon footprint. Canada is the largest consumer of energy in the world and the second largest producer of greenhouse gases. In today’s day […]
Thermostat wars, where people sneakily reset the temperature, are a well-worn cliché, but many families do have one member that’s more temperature sensitive than the others. There’s a lot more to temperature sensitivity than preference, so how do you find a temperature that works for everyone? H2: What Makes Someone Temperature Sensitive? Age, height, weight, […]
Another summer is upon us, and it’s time to get our ACs ready. But there are many different air conditioner myths out there. How do you sort the fact from the fiction? Central air was in more than 30% of homes in 2009, with that number believed to be much higher now. With so many homes […]
According to the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) 49% of fires with loss that occurred in Ontario between 2012 and 2016 were in residential occupancies. Loss fires are fires that resulted in dollar loss, injury or fatality. With numbers this high, it makes good sense to fireproof your home. Here are […]
What is a Non-Condensing VS Condensing Tankless Water Heater? You just started exploring the potential of buying a tankless water heater and you stumbled on a couple terms you don’t understand: Condensing tankless water heater Non-condensing tankless water heater You probably get the tankless part. These water heaters don’t store water in a tank for you to […]
When Should I Choose A Two-Stage Furnace? Tweet There is a lot to consider when deciding whether or not to buy a two-stage furnace, including the seasonal temperature swings in Vancouver and, obviously, your budget. Families living in Vancouver and the surrounding area don’t often need the same kind of furnace output as families in North Bay, for […]
The Real Reasons To Own Your New Tankless Water Heater You probably found your way here because you’re having problems with your water heater. Before the problems started, when was the last time you thought about your water heater? Unless you wake up and are forced to have a cold shower or notice the hot water […]
Hot Water Tanks: Buying Is More Affordable Than Renting If you’re like most homeowners in Vancouver and the surrounding cities and towns, you rent your water tank. It’s what your parents did. It’s what many of your colleagues do. It’s what everybody does! But it’s not the only option, and it’s not even the most affordable […]
What Is A Good SEER Rating For My AC? If you are the kind of person who needs the best of the best, a good SEER rating for your AC is the highest on the market (at time of writing, 23 SEER). But the platinum package, highest efficiency air conditioner might not be right for everybody. In […]
Ways to Save On Your AC Bill & Other Expenses It’s possible to spend less money on your bills over the remainder of the summer without sacrificing any of the comfort and convenience you need at home. Most household bills come from just a couple places in the summer, and it doesn’t take hefty sacrifices […]
Whole-Home Humidifiers: Why They Are Good For Your Home Do you keep a humidifier in the bedroom through the winter? In the kids’ bedrooms? Anywhere else in the house? Some families leave space for a humidifier in every room, filling them all every day and going room to room before bed, turning each unit on […]
When To Replace Your Water Heater Your water heater works constantly, and if it’s more than 8 years old, it probably works harder and wastes more energy than any appliance in the house. So: It’s at a higher risk of breaking down (because it’s old). It costs you more money to run (because it’s not nearly as […]
HVAC System New Year’s Resolutions: Work Smarter & Save Money Make your HVAC system really work for you (and cost your family less) in 2018 Like most, you probably made a few casual resolutions for 2018. Lose weight & eat better. Spend less on unnecessary expenses. Plan a trip. Find a new job. You also […]
HVAC Spring Cleaning: Everything For An Efficient System The important spring cleaning tasks for your HVAC system Spring cleaning can become a long, annoying chain of tasks. And it feels longer than it is when all you want to do is get out and shake off the winter cobwebs. It’s easy to run out of […]
How We Assess Your Air Conditioner Our fast and easy process to assess your air conditioner At first glance, it may look bleak. You know you’re going to need either an AC repair or a new air conditioner. But you want a professional you can trust to help you make the most informed decision about your options. […]
Single Stage, Two-Stage or Modulating Furnace: Which One Is Best? Great, you’re searching for a new furnace and you understand that each furnace is different. But you’re not really sure how, other than the fact that each is described differently by the manufacturer. There is a bunch of jargon you don’t really get, and shouldn’t get. If […]
Humidity And Your Home This Winter Winter air is so, so dry, and a whole house humidifier is the best way to keep that dryness from ruining your winter cheer. Even humidity throughout the home is more important than many homeowners know. It’s not just a comfort thing. It’s a quality of life thing. Don’t believe […]
Is It Time To Replace My Water Tank? When is it time to replace your hot water tank? It could be right now! Maybe the right time was 2 years ago, or maybe you’re just fine as you are. There are 5 clear signs your water tank is on its last legs: Water isn’t as […]
What If My Carbon Monoxide Alarm Goes Off? Like your smoke alarms, the carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your house (and we hope you have them in your house) monitor the air in your home and ring the alarm when smoke or carbon monoxide is detected in the house. But a house fire and CO exposure are two very different things. […]
What Overheating Does To Your Body Our bodies have to constantly balance temperature, and you only have about 3 degrees Celsius flexibility on the heat inside your body before you are in serious trouble. Here’s exactly what overheating does to your body, and why you need to keep your air conditioner in like-new shape so you don’t have to […]
What’s A Mini Split Ductless System? Are They Good? Most home comfort systems follow the conventional form where an air conditioner outdoors is paired with a heating appliance (usually a furnace) indoors. The indoor unit circulates warm or cool air through ducts to every room in the house. But what if your old home wasn’t built […]
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