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 are looking for a cost-effective, energy-efficient home heating and cooling system with a minimally invasive […]
Category: Home Comfort
Is Your Home’s Indoor Air Clean?
Find out what contaminants you and your family could be breathing in at home and the impact they can have on your health. You may not be able to see them, but the average house is a perfect petri dish for a whole host of dangerous pollutants that many of us breathe in every day without knowing it. These invisible indoor air contaminants can come from a variety of […]
Strange Noises Coming from Your Air Conditioner | Air Conditioner Maintenance or Repairs
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 or replacement. Bubbling Banging Screaming Screeching Clicking Each signals […]
Why Are My Energy Bills in Vancouver So Expensive? | 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 do everything you can to avoid turning the AC on. […]
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 into effect to address this very issue: […]
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 and cats will still spread dander […]
What is Considered a High Efficiency Furnace?
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 – Living with a Temperature Sensitive Person
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 […]
