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History of Rental Water Heaters in Ontario
Rental Water Heaters in Ontario (History of Rental Water Heaters )
Up to 1990
Consumers Gas used to be the supplier of rental hot water heaters in Ontario up to 1990, hence some of the older units will still have a consumers Gas sticker on them. This does not mean that Consumers Gas is still your hot water heater supplier nor will they service them.
Year 2002
All of Consumers Gas hot water heaters were transferred under new renamed company Enbridge Home Services Read More...
Tips for the Thermostat – Ways to Save Money
How to set your thermostat to save energy and money. Tips for the Thermostat settings.
When you’ll be out for an evening, turn down the thermostats. If you’ll be away for a weekend or more, lower the thermostats to 55 F. You’ll save on heating without risking a freeze-up of your water pipes.
Whenever you can lower your thermostat dramatically for a few days or more, you’ll save a little on the operation of the refrigerator and freezer, which won’t need to Read More...
Direct Energy forces strike as demands hurt workers and customers
TORONTO, April 18, 2012 /CNW/ - About 550 Direct Energy workers, members of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, are now on strike.
"As our customers did with the new terms and conditions on rental water heaters, it is now our turn to take a stand on a living wage, balancing work and family and being paid a fair salary and fair benefits from a company that continues to make large profits," says Dave Moffat, CEP's Ontario Administrative Read More...
Potential service disruptions at Direct Energy
Potential service disruptions at Direct Energy add to company's consumer relations problems
OTTAWA, March 19, 2012 /CNW/ - Ontario's Direct Energy's controversy over water heater rental contracts have been complicated by potential service disruptions resulting from contract negotiations with their workforce.
About 550 full-time and part-time members of Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Local 975, representing both clerical and operational employees, have given their bargaining committee an overwhelming strike mandate. The CEP members provide plumbing, water heater, heating, ventilation and air conditioning Read More...
What does a red tag furnace mean ?
Red tag furnace or a gas hot water heater?
No HVAC technician ever likes to tell a homeowner that their furnace, fireplace or water heater has to be red-tagged. But they're required by law to do it, if they find that the equipment is in dangerous condition and poses a threat to residents or property.
If a qualified furnace technician spots a hazardous furnace, fireplace or hot water tank (any gas appliance), he must red-tag it. It's not an optional step; Read More...
Direct Energy reverses decision on negative-option contract changes
TORONTO – Media reports and public outcry has led Direct Energy to reverse a set of contract revisions just days after introducing them.
In the past month letters had been mailed out to customers of Direct Energy informing them of the contract change. The letter explained that on April 2nd, customers would be locked into a new agreement, that would force them pay for their old water tank if they want it removed. It would also apply to anyone who Read More...
Direct Energy changes water heater renters to a new service agreement with a catch ( Video News )
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Direct Energy changes water heater renters to a new service agreement with a catch.
Sean O'Shea reports.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81ZsjWFLzOM
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Are you tired running out of hot water?
Paying high energy bills?
Want to save money and reduce your carbon footprint?
Looking to do a conversion from electric hot water heater to gas water heater?
If you need to upgrade your old rental or owned hot water heater in Toronto and GTA to an energy efficient unit please contact us by phone or Read More...
How to Install a Humidifier
A whole-house humidifier can be the solution for those who are prone to sinus infections or respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergies.
A portable humidifier is an alternative but it can be a space-hog, noisy and difficult to keep clean. Installing a whole-house humidifier is a viable, do-it-yourself option.
Pre-Installation
Ensure that the temperature within the vicinity where you plan to install the humidifier does not ever drop below freezing. Extremely low temperatures can cause the humidifier system to malfunction.
Determine the Read More...
A catch in Direct Energy’s new ‘terms’
Direct Energy found a way in 2010 to protect itself from other water heater providers who were luring away its customers in droves.
Any Direct Energy customer with a new rental installed from September 2010 and on was switched over to a new "service" agreement.
The agreement comes with a few perks, including guaranteed service within 24 hours if customers are having hot water problems. If Direct Energy can't meet that guarantee, the customer's rental fee is waived for the next Read More...
Stay warm this winter with DeMark Home Ontario
Stay warm this winter.Upgrade your Furnace with DeMark Home Ontario and reduce your energy consumption and bills up to 40 %.
DeMark Home Ontario offers variety of brands, products, services in Ontario. This offer extend to all customers in GTA and surrounding areas. You have an option to RENT, BUY or FINANCE your new energy efficient Furnace. Please contact us for more details. Read More...
