Like too many things in life, there is no definitive answer to these questions as there are numerous variables that will need to be taken into account. However, there are general ‘rules of thumb’ that can be used to give you an indication of how long a furnace or HVAC […]
There’s more to choosing the right air conditioning system for your home than meets the eye. For example, biggest isn’t always best, while a budget system could end up costing you much more in the long run. The first element that needs to be assessed is the size of your […]
First off, we want to make sure that a call out of one of our engineers for a potential furnace water leak is necessary. No, this is not because we don’t want you to waste our time but, more important, we don’t want you to waste your money on an […]
The moment anything goes wrong with your home heating system, whether a furnace or HVAC unit, there is always a sickening feeling that follows. That feeling comes from the fear that the only possible outcome is going to be an extremely large and particularly unwanted repair bill or, even worse, […]
In this instance, it is perhaps easier to answer the second part of the question first. Heat pumps are popular because after the initial outlay, they are very economical to run. It’s that simple. They are economical to run as they do not generate heat but, instead, they transfer heat […]
It should go without saying, but gas furnaces should be checked over regularly for one major reason, and a lot of smaller ones as well. Gas is potentially lethal in the home and every effort needs to be taken to ensure that any gas-fired appliances are in safe working order. […]
We always recommend that you have your HVAC unit regularly serviced in order to maximize its lifespan, ensure your running costs are as low as possible, and to avoid emergencies were it to pack up in the middle of sub-zero temperatures or a heatwave. However, while servicing your HVAC unit […]
There is, unfortunately, only one answer to the above question, and that is a resounding “Yes!” While it may not seem too much of a problem if your ducting allows 20% of the ‘conditioned’ air to escape, it immediately creates three problems. First, the air that flows through your HVAC […]
Obviously once the temperature outside your home begins to soar, so the temperature inside is going to rise, and your AC unit is going to start having to work overtime. Obviously, the greater strain your AC unit is under the more likely it will either break down, or require replacement, […]
For many of you, a power surge is what may happen if you or a neighboring property gets struck by lightning. In truth, very few properties are ever struck by lightning and those which are most likely to have lightning conductors. However, electrical items in our home are subject to […]
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