Michael2024-02-07T23:09:45+00:00Furnaces|
Usually the price of each heating/cooling source is what dictates a homeowner’s choice; but, the differing levels of efficiency between the three should also factor in the decision. While oil and gas are plentiful their prices have risen drastically in the past years and are further subject to market prices. By contrast, electricity, like gas,
Michael2024-02-07T23:09:46+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
Michael2024-02-07T23:09:46+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
Michael2024-02-07T23:09:46+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
Michael2024-02-07T23:10:01+00:00Furnaces|
If you live in Toronto or the GTA, you know very well how important your furnace is this time of year. The dead of winter is a bad time to experience heating issues. If you fear your furnace may need maintenance or replacement, it’s best to schedule it now before the unit gives out, which
Michael2024-02-07T23:10:01+00:00Furnaces|
Common mechanical issues on gas furnaces typically involve the thermocouple and limit switch. The thermocouple is a gas furnace component located near the pilot light burner. It is a safety device that shuts off the gas in the event that the pilot light goes out or the electric igniter fails. If the pilot light keeps
Michael2024-02-07T23:10:01+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
Michael2024-02-07T23:10:01+00:00Furnaces|
High efficiency means less waste. In furnace terms this means the unit is able convert the vast majority of its fuel into energy with little lost or wasted in the process. In most cases, the best way to determine efficiency is to look at the annual fuel utilization efficiency. However, in addition to this number,
Michael2024-02-07T23:10:01+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
Michael2024-02-07T23:10:02+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,
