Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) are highly useful tools to help you get better air quality in your home, without reducing its overall energy efficiency. While opening a window can make your home refreshing and improve the health of your air, in winter it can also let out a ton of the warm air that your furnace is producing. You don’t need to do that in order to have healthy air. You have the choice between HRVs and ERVs for efficient ventilation. However, in our cold climate, the choice is very important. Is a HRV or ERV best for a cold climate? Here is ..read more

Although we all love our pets, living with pets can lead to issues with your HVAC system. While it might be hard to imagine your loving little creatures could be such troublemakers, it’s important to know their hair, fur and dander can be troublesome for your home comfort. Here are HVAC maintenance tips for pet owners. Change Your HVAC Filters Often Although filter manufacturers will recommend how frequently you should change your filters, when you have pets, you are best off to stick to a monthly schedule. This is because your pet produces pet hair and dander that can clog up your filters mu ..read more

Finding the perfect fireplace for your home offers decades of pleasure for your family. This stunning focal point adds warmth to any room, while also providing a lovely place for family to gather. Stûv fireplace inserts are an excellent option if you want a traditional wood fireplace instead of a gas fireplace. They can be incorporated to suit any design scheme while also providing an additional way to keep your home cozy and warm in the winter. Here we look at why Stûv is the ideal solution for your needs. About Stûv Stûv is the fireplace of choice if you want a wood-burning fire that is bot ..read more

What should you do if you’re temporarily without air conditioning? Or, perhaps you want tips to control your home’s temperature so that you can reduce the amount you’re spending cooling your home? Especially if it is still springtime, you don’t need to rely entirely on air conditioning. Here are a few ways to stay cool in the spring without air conditioning, or with limited air conditioning. Use Your Blinds Wisely The sun brings heat right into your home, but you don’t have to let it. Investing in higher-quality blinds and keeping them closed from the moment the sun comes up, can help keep ex ..read more

When you’re sneezing, battling dry eyes, and taking your allergy medication, you may not think that your HVAC system can help. However, beyond just heating and cooling your home, your HVAC system also impacts your air quality. You can use it to make your air quality better and reduce the number of allergens that you’re exposed to while you’re inside. Here is how to harness your HVAC system to make your allergy season easier. Choose a Better Filter All of your HVAC appliances have filters that help trap airborne debris and keep it out of the appliance, and therefore also out of your air. If yo ..read more

It takes a lot to heat a house, but one thing you may not have realized your heat pump requires is freon. Like other heating and cooling devices in your home, your heat pump uses freon refrigerant to keep your house cool when days are hot, and warm when days are cold. To ensure your heat pump is actively working to maintain temperatures throughout your home, freon levels must be checked. The question remains, how often does a heat pump need freon, and what kind of freon does a heat pump use? Here we will discuss these questions and go over the cost of freon for heat pump use. How Often do I R ..read more

If you have a fireplace, or if you are thinking of buying one, then you may also be interested in zone heating. This is a new strategy for heating your home that can help you reduce your utility bill through the winter season. We’ll discuss what zone heating is and how you can use a new or old fireplace to do it. What is Zone Heating? Zone heating is essentially the idea that you should only heat the parts of your home that you are actually in and using. If you are newly working from home, you may no longer be able to turn down the thermostat during the day to save money, because you don’t wa ..read more

Are you concerned that your humidifier isn’t working? Whether you have a whole-home humidifier with your furnace or a separate humidifier for a room or two, there are ways to check if it is working and if your home is getting the moisture it needs to feel comfortable. Here’s how you can tell if your humidifier is working. Furnace-Mounted Humidifier Whole-home humidifiers are mounted to your furnace. It may be harder to tell if they are working because you’re so rarely standing next to the furnace. However, there are ways to tell if it is working: Humidistat: If your humidistat reads out the ..read more

Paying heating bills is not enjoyable, but when they start to cost you more each month it becomes more difficult. A common sign of trouble is when your heating bill increases but there has not been a significant change in weather. If a heating bill has slowly been increasing over months or even years, this can also be a sign of trouble. If you are experiencing one of these situations, you may be wondering why you are paying so much and what you can do about it. Here are five reasons why your heating bill is high and a few things you can do to fix it. 1. Insulation Quality Heating your home is ..read more

It may seem like a hassle to call up your HVAC technician to schedule a service appointment. But, if you’re tempted to skip your yearly HVAC maintenance, consider what you’ll be missing out on. There are many benefits of HVAC maintenance that can make the call and paying the fee worth your while. Here is why HVAC maintenance is important. Save Money with Maintenance Yes, you’ll be paying a little bit upfront for the maintenance of your furnace, air conditioner, humidifier, and other HVAC units. However, you should save money in the long-term. When your equipment is kept in good condition, you ..read more