Michael2024-02-07T23:08:58+00:00Smart Tips|
In a previous article, we talked about a common problem that many homeowners have when they are running their heating or air conditioning system. You may have radiant heating and that means this wouldn’t apply to you, but if you run a forced hot air system or central air in your Toronto home, then you
Michael2024-02-07T23:08:58+00:00Smart Tips|
Autumn just arrived and while you may not want to be thinking about winter, it’s time to do so in order to make sure that you and your home are actually ready for it this time. Winter can be tough when you live in or around Toronto and we want to make sure that you
Michael2024-02-07T23:09:30+00:00Smart Tips|
When it comes to saving money on heating and cooling expenses, there are several things that every Toronto homeowner can do to improve the energy efficiency of their home. Improving the insulation, ensuring that their windows and doors are sealed, and having the furnace or air conditioning system cleaned and inspected every season are just
Michael2024-02-07T23:09:32+00:00Smart Tips|
If you have a programmable thermostat, you have the ability to not only control the temperature of your home during the day and night, but to save money on your utility bills throughout the year. During the summer months, consider the times during the day when no one will be home. If everyone is out
Michael2024-02-07T23:09:32+00:00Smart Tips|
During the summer months, you might use ceiling fans in your home to help move the air around or to simply keep cool. Every time that you turn those ceiling fans on, they are going to stir up dust throughout the house. While you won’t be able to eliminate all dust from your home, minimizing
Michael2024-02-07T23:09:46+00:00Smart Tips|
Before summer arrives in full force, you should think about your air conditioning system. Not all homes have air condition and many rely on window units, but the tips we’ve compiled here for central air conditioning systems will apply to them as well. It’s never too early to have the system inspected and cleaned. At
Michael2024-02-07T23:09:46+00:00Smart Tips|
Everyone wants to save money and there are many minor things you can do that will help you achieve this goal. Here are some simple things you can do at home to save energy and lower your monthly bills. 1. Insulate your water heater to reduce heat loss. Water heating is expensive. Conserve as much
Michael2024-02-07T23:10:20+00:00Smart Tips|
In Ontario furnace and water heater salesmen are going door-to-door upgrading homeowners’ systems. Not all of them are reputable and people end up with a contract that costs them too much money. These visitors knock on your door, inspect your current furnace or water heater, and convince you to replace it. They install the new
Michael2024-02-07T23:10:21+00:00Smart Tips|
Wouldn’t it be great if you could just set an ideal temperature for your home during different times of the day and not have to constantly adjust the thermostat? Well if you invest in the right programmable thermostat, it will do just that and you will have a comfortable home that is also more energy
Michael2024-02-07T23:10:37+00:00Smart Tips|
Looking for a convenient and inexpensive way to cut energy costs? A programmable thermostat lets you set a schedule that automatically changes the temperature of your home, or certain areas of your home, several times during a 24-hour period. Many people base these schedules on their household’s occupancy patterns, with heating or cooling kicking in
