Air Conditioner Sizing Problems & Solutions What Size Air Conditioner Do I Need For My House? This is the most common question asked by homeowners. Most air conditioner sizing is done incorrectly. A study done by the CEE “Consortium of Energy Efficiency” says not all air conditioners are properly sized and installed. The improper air […]
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Why a Tankless Water Heater? In this article you find information on how to determine what size tankless water heater you need. Plus learn the main differences between a tankless water heater versus a tank. You’ve probably caught yourself casting a long, sideways glance – otherwise known as a dirty look – at your water
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Choosing Between HRV and ERV? HRV/ERVs provide a well‐engineered and efficiently packaged means of meeting the relatively demanding residential mechanical ventilation system requirements of most building codes. Further, they offer homeowners a much more affordable, effective, and efficient means of ventilating their houses. This article will assist homeowners and renovators gain a better understanding of heat recovery ventilators (HRVs)
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What new homebuyers need to know about HVAC System Design and compliance with building codes? The National Building Code of Canada is one of the most impressive documents ever compiled in our country. The documents an input from engineers, architects, utilities, and builders. While it is widely used and regularly updated by professionals to comply with today’s
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Buying a home is an emotional decision and fireplaces affect everyone, even if they never throw a log on the fire. A buyer “imagines” it is used, whether it is a mental image of an old painting, Christmas stockings hung on the mantel, or a romantic evening snuggled up to a loved one in front
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Save Money & Stay Warm You know how those first few heat waves of the summer can make you feel overheated? But if you’re like most people, you adapt to the warmth fairly quickly. But the first few cold snaps of autumn? Now that’s a different story. Physiology studies show that it takes longer for
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Why You Should Consider a See-Thru Fireplace? See-thru fireplaces are a great addition to make to your home. The convenience of having 2 separate fireplaces for 2 different rooms will be less costly than installing two separate fireplaces in each desired room. Since the see-through fireplace only takes one set of venting and one-time installation it
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Furnace Maintenance, Inspection & Cleaning! Furnace maintenance can save you more than just your gas furnace. Also, furnace maintenance and inspection can detect any carbon monoxide leak in a gas furnace. Plus an annual furnace tune-up could prevent a furnace break in the middle of our cold winters in Ottawa. One reader sent me an email asking if this was
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Are You Left With a Broken Furnace? Furnace Check-Up Ottawa！ Find out if you are experiencing an emergency furnace repair Ottawa home owners, before you grow sour. The last thing you want is to call an emergency furnace repair in the middle of winter. So, to avoid potential problems, we’re giving you a seasonal fall checklist to go through
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Get Ready For The Holidays Fireplace Refacing Are you considering a fireplace refacing design idea for the holidays? The last 30 days of the year seem to sneak up on almost everyone, especially if they’re trying to squeeze in a home remodeling project before the holidays – and maybe guests – arrive. Transform a fireplace. Our
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