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, […]
Does Closing Vents Save Energy in Your Home?
Of all the heating and cooling myths out there, the concept of closing vents to save energy in your home is one of the most common beliefs that is often debated. But does this theory hold any truth? Let’s separate fact from fiction and take a closer look at whether closing vents actually helps or hinders your home. The […]
Air Conditioning Facts and Myths
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 […]
How and Why You Should Fireproof Your Home
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 […]
Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace
Sometimes, buying a new furnace is an important part of taking good care of your home during those cold winter months. But it can feel like a huge and overwhelming process. The last thing you want to do is go out and impulsively spend thousands of dollars on whatever model seems best without really knowing […]
What is a Non-Condensing Tankless Water Heater? What is the Alternative?
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 dip into when you need it. They heat the […]
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 example. What we can say for certain […]
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 you need is coming out cool, chances are you haven’t thought […]
How Buying Your Hot Water Tank 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 option. So why is everybody still doing it? Mostly […]
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 fact, most families stay comfortable, both physically and emotionally, […]
