Should I Replace My 20-Year-Old Air Conditioner?

April 17, 2023

There are several reasons why you should consider replacing your air conditioner, including its age, energy efficiency, cost efficiency, and quality of air. If your air conditioner is anywhere between 10 to 20 years old, it may be less efficient and more prone to breakdowns. This means it could be costing you more money in energy bills and repairs than a newer system would. Upgrading to a newer, more energy-efficient air conditioner can significantly reduce your energy consumption and lower your monthly utility bills. A new air conditioner can also be more cost-efficient over time. Older units

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Is it Worth Switching to a Tankless Water Heater?

March 20, 2023

What makes tankless water heaters a great alternative to traditional tank-style water heaters? First, let’s consider the benefits. A tankless water heater provides energy efficiency, cost savings, extra space in your basement and endless hot water. Ready to dive deeper into why you may want to consider getting a tankless water heater installed? To get you started, a traditional “tank-style” hot water heater consists of a very large tank containing water that is constantly heated and reheated. In comparsion, a tankless hot water heater is a small (travel suitcase sized) unit that is attached

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A Heat Pump Cost Less Than An Electric Furnace

February 15, 2023

When the heater in your Brampton, Ontario home reaches the end of its lifespan, you’ll have the chance to upgrade to an option that saves you money all winter long. Although electric furnaces are receiving considerable attention for their sustainable, emission-free designs, they’re hardly the most economical choice in electric heating. Heat pumps can use up to half the electricity that electric furnaces require, and this can mean both lower energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint overall. Heat Pumps Don’t Actually Produce Heat Electric furnaces force air over heated electrical coils before distributing it

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Does Winter Make Indoor Air Quality Worse?

January 20, 2023

If you’re like most homeowners, you want to do everything possible to keep your home safe for your family and all your guests that come over. One area of concern that always seems to arise during the winter months is indoor air quality. Understanding how the weather affects the quality inside of your home can allow you to better determine what method you need to utilize to increase it. Human Habits During Winter To understand how indoor air quality changes during the winter months, it’s first important to look at how your habits change. During the

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Can You Get Better Air Quality With UV Lights?

December 21, 2022

Air quality inside your home can significantly impact your quality of life. Poor air quality can cause or aggravate allergies, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. UV lights are said to purify the air, but how do they work? We will cover details about UV lights and how they can improve indoor air quality. But first, what do UV lights entail? What Are UV Lights? Ultraviolet light, also known as UV light, is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths shorter than visible light. The highest energy part of the UV spectrum is

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What Can Cause a Furnace to Stop Working?

November 16, 2022

Why Has Your Furnace Stopped Working? It’s cold outside, and your furnace isn’t producing the heat that you’d expect. As your heart starts pounding and panic begins, your mind races about the possible problems. Calm yourself, and prepare to walk through a few things to help you identify the problem. The first few are even ones that you can easily solve on your own. Thermostat Needs New Batteries The thermostat is the brain of your furnace but is easy to forget about maintaining. Fortunately, modern digital thermostats don’t require regular calibration like older analog models.

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What Size HVAC System Do I Need?

October 20, 2022

If you’re considering a new HVAC system, it’s important that your system is sized up correctly. Get it wrong and you could be spending too much to run your system or it might not be sufficient to heat and cool your home. In this article, we’ll talk about how we size up your HVAC and what a difference a new system can make to your comfort and energy costs. Bigger Isn’t Always Better When it comes to choosing a new HVAC system, bigger isn’t always better. You’ll not only pay more for the system

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How Can I Increase the Air Flow on My Second Floor?

September 20, 2022

Where do you start if your home’s second floor is not as well temperature controlled as downstairs? If your home has forced air heating and cooling, with ductwork throughout, it can be adjusted to provide airflow to manage temperatures. Second floor temperatures are especially vulnerable to insufficient airflow when the HVAC equipment and air handling system are located in the basement. For homes with equipment in the attic instead, the situation can be more complicated. The Science of Air Balancing is an HVAC Specialty Air Balancing is a Metro Air Limited HVAC technician service that adjusts

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What is a HEPA Filter and How Does it Work?

August 19, 2022

If you’re looking for ways to make the air in your home cleaner and with fewer allergens, a HEPA air filter is just what you need. HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters are designed to remove 99.97 percent of pollutants from the air you breathe. These air filters can be used in air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, and air filtration systems designed for your entire home. A HEPA filter isn’t a brand of filter. For a filter to be called a HEPA filter, it must meet a certain level of requirements. What is a HEPA Filter?

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UV Lights and Indoor Air Quality

July 15, 2022

Ultraviolet (UV) light gets a lot of bad press, not least because it can cause sunburn and premature aging. But did you know it can also clean the air inside your home? The air you breathe while indoors could be up to five times dirtier than the air outside and could be worse if a member of your household smokes or you have poor ventilation. Brampton UV light air purification systems are highly effective at combating contaminants in your air and giving you and your family fresher and healthier air to breathe. But how do they work? Are they worth

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