Tag Archives: Installation
HVAC Gas Licenses
In HVAC industry, there are different levels and classifications of gas licenses . There are beginner license, intermediate license and full license. Each license gives the holder different rights and responsibilities.
A G3 gas license holder can install and work on a gas appliance (up to a certain BTU capacity) but they are not able to activate the appliance without the supervision of a G2 gas license holder.
It is strongly advised always ask to see a technician’s gas licenses before Read More...
Air conditioning installation
Summer is almost here and that means that it might be time for you to consider a brand new air conditioning installation.
We can say goodbye to the frigid winter days as the arrival of the spring season can already be felt in the air. The summer heat is coming and there are only a mere couple months left before your air conditioner becomes your home’s best friend and greatest asset once again. Before you become reacquainted with your home’s Read More...
Check Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Changing your old and outdated carbon monoxide alarm should be at the top of your priority list today.
The reason that we bring up carbon monoxide alarms as being a topic of urgency at this time is because it has come to our attention that recently there was a man in Barrie who came home after working the night shift to find his two children and wife suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. His 10 months old son passed away in the Read More...
Oversized Furnace Causes Short Cycling
Installing an oversized furnace in your home can lead to a number of problems, with short cycling being at the top of the list.
A common held belief amongst homeowners is that the bigger the furnace, the better it will perform. The truth is that this is simply not the case. An oversized furnace can be the source of many of your HVAC problems, such as a loud air conditioner or a substantial increase on your utility bills. Problems such Read More...
Enbridge Warning Tag
An Enbridge warning tag, often called a red tag, is put on a water heater or furnace by a licensed technician to show that the piece of equipment is no longer safe to operate.
The most common reason for a furnace or water heater to receive an Enbridge warning tag is because of a carbon monoxide leak. If a licensed technician detects that there is a defective heat exchanger then they are obligated to place an Enbridge warning tag on Read More...
Water heater safety tips
Water heater safety is a topic which is often overlooked in many households, but if you want to be certain that your home is a safe household then it definitely deserves some attention.
Although your water heater stays out of site and out of mind for the majority of the time you’re at home, it’s important to not forget about performing regular maintenance to ensure safety and so that your heating equipment is running efficiently. Getting to know a little Read More...
Why does your furnace smell
Your furnace is supposed to keep your home comfortable and cozy during the winter season, but a nasty furnace smell can do just the opposite.
You may be wondering what that smell is and where it is coming from. The foul furnace smell must be somewhere in your furnace/duct system and is being circulated throughout the home by your furnace blower fan. The smell could be a variety of things and it is important to be able to distinguish between Read More...
Signs of Cracked Furnace Heat Exchanger
Although a furnace has many parts and seems like a complicated piece of equipment, there are only really three primary components: the blower, the burner, and the furnace heat exchanger.
The furnace heat exchanger works in harmony with the burner to produce heat which is blown throughout your home. The heat exchanger also has another important job which is filtering out any toxic byproducts of combustion out of the heating system through your system’s flue.
When a problem develops in your Read More...
New High-Efficiency Furnace Save Money?
Many people wonder if installing a brand new high-efficiency furnace in their home is really going to save them money, and the answer in most cases is yes, it will.
If your current furnace is an old model or mid-efficiency model, then upgrading to a brand new high-efficiency furnace will save you some extra bucks on your utility bill. As the years go on, a furnace may become less efficient which is why an upgrade from your old furnace may Read More...
Preparing your HVAC System for Home Renovation
Home renovation is a frequent culprit behind HVAC system problems, learn how to plan ahead for these problems and keep your HVAC system running smoothly.
Quite surprisingly, a significant amount of problems related to HVAC systems are a result of dirt and dust. You wouldn’t think that something as small and insignificant can cause such problems, but as dirt and dust build up in your HVAC system, it can certainly cause problems. If you’re planning to or are in the Read More...
