Living in Edmonton, chances are that you’re using your furnace extensively. After all, it is counted among the Canadian cities with the coldest winters. Even during summers, the average daily temperatures reach a maximum of 17.7 ℃. Now that you’re using your furnace extensively, how to know if it’s still working fine. Are you not …
Ah, summer! There’s nothing quite like enjoying a new home with a backyard get together, including a refreshing dip in the pool with friends, cold drinks, and idle conversation. Life is bliss until a deafening roar from the HVAC compressor erupts from the side yard, interrupting the party. Not only does it turn small talk …
Heating and cooling systems in your home eat up around fifty percent of your total budget for your utility bills. It drains more and more of dollars compared to others placed in your home. No matter the type of heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation systems installed in your home, you still have the chance to save …
A central heating system is one of the most important and expensive amenity your home can have. When you have one, your home can have warm temperatures and water. These features are very useful especially if you live in cold areas. However, if your central heating system is broken, it might not give you the …
This article is a guest post courtesy of James Memije, the co-owner of AccuServ Heating and Air Conditioning in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Nothing ruins a good looking garden like a big, unsightly heating unit. It can be difficult to hide it in a way that still lets you access the unit for repairs and does …
As temperatures drop, home heating costs increase. Of course, no homeowner wants to spend more than necessary to keep their homes cozy and comfortable on those chilly fall days. Fortunately, there are several simple yet effective ways to reduce energy use without sacrificing comfort in the process. Re-Visit Your Thermostat Settings At what temperature do …
It goes without saying that wood is an extremely important resource which has been used for thousands of years to the benefit of society. From construction material to furniture to paper, it’s application is seemingly endless (here are some products you probably didn’t realise come from trees), but it’s woodfuel that has caught the eye …
In recent years, patio heaters that run on canisters of gas were introduced to the commercial market in the United Kingdom. Walking down the street, you could often see these heaters being used to keep patrons warm while they dined or drank in outdoor spaces. It wasn’t long before similar heaters were introduced to the …
Underfloor heating offers many advantages in the modern home. Easy to use, minimal maintenance and with the ability to control heat to within half a degree with a smart thermostat, it is an increasingly popular heating system. But with so many underfloor heating kits on the market today, it can be a tough choice deciding …
There’s nothing worse than an unpleasant surprise on your electric bill. Energy consumption is a concern for all homeowners, but most homeowners don’t consider their water heater as a source of the problem. Water heaters can cause a number of problems that may lead to a hike in energy costs that can go undetected for …
