furnace maintenance

Spotting Potential Heating System Problems before Winter Hits

2024-02-07T23:08:58+00:00Furnaces|

There are a number of potential problems that can strike your heating system at any time once the cold weather hits. If you don’t take preventive measures and have general maintenance performed on your furnace and other heating components before this winter season, you could end up in the cold for days on end waiting

In Toronto, the Heating Season Continues

2024-02-07T23:09:46+00:00Furnaces|

At the time this article was written, it was the beginning of May. It’s well into spring and while the days are (gradually) growing warmer, there have been a number of cold snaps and overnight freeze warnings. When is the heating season actually over? According to meteorologists, the major threat of significant cold weather dramatically

Why Now is the Right Time to Have Your Furnace Serviced

2024-02-07T23:09:46+00:00Furnaces|

Spring has finally arrived, though it’s done so at a reluctant pace. Right now, the last thing on your mind is dealing with your furnace. But that’s why it’s also the ideal time to consider having it serviced. First, at this time of year, most people aren’t thinking about their heating systems. They’re thinking about

Now is the Time to Replace Your Old Furnace

2024-02-07T23:09:46+00:00Furnaces|

Now that winter is finally over, it’s time to think about replacing that old, worn out furnace. You just spent plenty of your hard earned money on heating your home and the last thing you want to think about is spending more to replace that old, clunky, noisy, fuel guzzling furnace. However, if your furnace

Changing Your Furnace Filter

2024-02-07T23:10:01+00:00Furnaces|

A question many people have is how often should their furnace filter be changed? The answer to this question is actually fairly complex. For ages, heating professionals recommended inspecting and usually changing your filter once per month. This used to be important because filters back then were not as sophisticated as they are today. In

How to Troubleshoot an Electric Furnace

2024-02-07T23:10:01+00:00Furnaces|

There are advantages to using an electric heating system, but the higher operating cost usually turns people to other furnace systems. The high cost means that minimizing heat loss caused by improperly installed ducts or inadequate insulation is even more important than with other types of systems. A benefit to these alternative systems are that

Oil Furnace Troubleshooting

2024-02-07T23:10:02+00:00Furnaces|

First, let’s talk about oil filters. You need to change or clean your oil filter at the very least before the start of the heating season as well as halfway through the season. It is best to do it three or four times to ensure optimum efficiency. Here’s how to clean or replace the filter: First,

Furnace Maintenance

2024-02-07T23:10:20+00:00Furnaces|

One of the nice things about home heating systems is that they are usually trouble free and easy to maintain. The downside to this is that many people forget that they need to do anything at all in terms of upkeep. No matter what type of furnace you have, there are several things you can

Fall Furnace Maintenance

2024-02-07T23:10:20+00:00Furnaces|

Improved energy efficiency and optimal comfort during the winter months are two of the main benefits of investing in furnace maintenance in the fall. Many people wait until something goes wrong with their furnace, which is usually when they can least afford the malfunction. Just as you should have your air conditioner tuned up in early spring,

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