heating

4 ‘Cool’ Facts about Geothermal Heating

2024-02-07T23:09:31+00:00Furnaces|

Geothermal heating is a process that uses the heat that is generated within the earth to heat a home or business. While it’s not that popular throughout Toronto or other parts of the world at this moment, the basics of it has actually been in use since Paleolithic times. Below are 4 ‘cool’ facts about

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

What Is a High Efficiency Furnace?

2024-02-07T23:10:01+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,

How Boilers Work

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

In essence, a boiler is a sealed vessel in which water or other fluid is heated. The vapor from this fluid leaves the boiler and is spread throughout your home as a heat source. Using a boiler is a way to transfer stored energy from the fuel source to the water in the boiler, and

6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Heating System

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

The leaves beginning to change color and the days starting to become shorter are signs that fall is upon us and soon temperatures will be cool enough to turn on the heat. It’s not too early for homeowners to start thinking about transitioning their HVAC systems for the fall and winter heating season. But before flipping

The First Name in Toronto HVAC

2024-02-07T23:10:38+00:00HVAC|

The technology behind home and office climate control and ventilation is known as HVAC. This stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. HVAC companies, like Mckinnon Heating Cooling install and repair HVAC systems and components in order to provide homeowners and offices with total comfort. In the last few years, new systems have been developed that rely

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