Just announced by FortisBC! We were starting to wonder if it was happening this year so this is great news! The following excerpt is directly from the FortisBC website: Replace your old furnace or boiler with an eligible ENERGY STAR® or equivalent model that’s 95 per cent efficient or higher for furnaces, and 94 per […]
Schedule Regular Maintenance On Your System
Just like changing the oil in your car, your home’s total comfort system DOES need regular maintenance to keep it operating at peak efficiency and lower the risk of a crisis failure. Did you know? 9 out of 10 HVAC system failures are caused by dirt and dust. It’s easy to forget or neglect our […]
Maximize Air Flow
Make sure your registers are open – and clear of obstructions and furniture – to allow for maximum output from your home comfort system. Closed or obstructed vents can create restrictions that disrupt and decrease the system’s airflow and efficiency – making it work harder and become less efficient.
Change Your Filter
What a Furnace Filter can do for You Traditionally, furnace filters were designed to protect the furnace and fans. With increased air quality awareness, some filters are now being installed to reduce exposure to particles which can affect your health. There is a wide variety of furnace filters available. However, you may find it confusing […]
Humidification
Winter heating obviously keeps your home warm, but it also robs the air of much-need moisture. For some people this parched air is difficult – even painful – to breathe. Dry heat can also cause cracks in the furniture and woodwork. Humidifiers can put the humidity back in your home, moisturizing the warm air and […]