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What Does A Furnace Limit Switch Do?

Sep 3, 2024

As a homeowner, you’re probably familiar with your furnace’s basic function and understand how it produces heat throughout your home during those bitterly cold winter days and nights.  However, there are more details to learn about your furnace—such as the...

Preparing Your Air Conditioner For Summer: Essential Tips

Aug 7, 2024

It’s summertime, the temperatures are back up, and it feels great. That is—until your air conditioner unit stops working during a heat wave! We’ve all been there, but the good news is it can be avoided. You can have a pleasant and cool summer if you take the time to...

Tips For Retrofitting Air Conditioning In Older Homes

Jun 27, 2024

You want to stay cool all summer long—no matter how old your home is. Older homes can present a number of different challenges to air conditioning installation: They may lack the appropriate ductwork and insulation, they may lack space for a central air conditioner,...

How To Clean Your Dryer Vents

Apr 15, 2024

One of the leading causes of house fires may surprise you: A clothes dryer that hasn’t been cleaned in a while. For many homeowners, their dryer duct is out of sight and out of mind. But it can easily become clogged with lint and dust which can spark a fire...

Geothermal Energy: Pros & Cons Of Using A Geothermal Heat Pump

Mar 15, 2024

Understanding and harnessing alternative energy sources is one of the keys to unlocking a more sustainable future, and geothermal energy is one of the most promising energy sources available today.  You might have heard of geothermal power plants—they harness...

Why Is Your Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

Feb 16, 2024

Here in Winnipeg, we rely on our furnaces to keep us warm and safe through our cold, harsh winters. When your furnace is blowing cold air, you’ll want to fix it right away—below are some of the most common causes and what you can do about them:  Your Furnace Needs To...

HVAC Maintenance Tips For Pet Owners

Jan 30, 2024

Your four-legged friends are a part of the family, which means you need to learn how to work around the havoc they can cause to your HVAC system. Excessive pet hair and dander can  minimize indoor air quality and make a home uncomfortable in any season. Here are...

The Top 5 Best Smart Thermostats

Nov 16, 2023

A smart thermostat is a great way to save money on your heating and cooling costs month after month. Most smart thermostats adjust the temperature during the times when you are home, learning your habits and minimizing the wear and tear on your HVAC system.  The...

Emergency Furnace Repairs: What To Do When The Heat Goes Out

Oct 12, 2023

It’s the middle of those freezing winter months when you just can’t seem to get warm enough. All of a sudden, you realize that the vents aren’t producing any warm air. You need emergency furnace repair ASAP. Furnace maintenance is great, but...

Preventive Steps For Winterizing HVAC Systems

Sep 27, 2023

As summer comes to a close, you’re likely catching the first signs that cold weather is well on its way. Your HVAC system needs to be prepared for when the winter weather turns cold, allowing warm air to flow throughout your home. Before cold weather sets in, you must...