From Energy Efficiency to Repairs, the Differences Between Window and Central Air Conditioners The summer heat is impossible to ignore, especially when you factor in the humidity that comes with it. When the hotter months come around, you’ll suddenly find yourself feeling sticky with sweat, favoring loose-fitting clothes that leave your arms and legs bare, and closing all your blinds with the fan on to try and get as much shade and cool air as possible. This is the moment when you realize it’s time to invest in an AC unit—but should you get a central air conditioner, or a window…

Learn the Benefits of a Residential or Commercial Ottawa HVAC Consultation The Fall season is finally underway and now is the time to begin budgeting many dollars extra each month to cover our heating expenses for what promises to be a very cold six months ahead!Of course, the percentage of your budget dedicated to energy and heating expenses depends on which type of heating you have chosen for your home. Chances are, if you and your family are being kept warm this winter by your oil furnace, you may be left scratching your head trying to find a way to…

Summer is in the air and the thought of winter is but a distant memory. But have you considered that summer is the best time of year to update your heating system? When winter weather hits, replacing your furnace or boiler system in the last thing you want to do. Being prepared will ease the stress of chilly temperatures and keep you cozy when it really counts. Now that you’re ready to upgrade or replace the existing heating system in your home, you need to consider which system is better: furnace or boiler. A high-efficiency furnace is a great option for your home…

The temperatures are still high, and everyone’s walking around in shorts and tank tops. Checking out your home’s heating system is probably the farthest thing from your mind, but now is actually the perfect time to get this done and ensure that you have a warm and cozy home this winter. Why go ahead and get your home’s heating system checked out now? Here are a few reasons you won’t want to wait! Keep Your Heater Working Reliably All Winter LongThink of it this way – when you plan a long road trip with your family, what do you do? You go…

Wondering how you can take advantage of the Home Energy Conservation Program? The Ontario government initiated this program with an aim to influence homeowners to be more mindful about energy consumption to help reduce environmental impacts while saving money. If you qualify, you can enjoy up to $1,600 of incentives! Here are some ways that you can get on board with the Home Energy Conservation Rebate Program this year. What Do I Need to Qualify? In order to qualify, here are the criteria that must be met. Natural gas, oil, a propane boiler, furnace or wooden stove must be the source…

Although fall is here at the moment, winter is right around the corner. Here in Ottawa, once the mercury starts dipping, it will be months before it changes direction. That means you want to make sure your HVAC system is ready for the cold now before it becomes far more difficult to address any problems. Change Your Air FiltersYou should already be doing this on a monthly basis to ensure the highest possible air quality for your home. Nonetheless, make sure you at least do it now before winter sets in. Keep in mind, too, that when you take the old filter out, you…

All you need to know about high efficiency furnaces. With winter fast approaching, many of us have had experience the rude awakening of ice cold floors on unsuspecting feet. So what do we do when our toes are frozen? Fire up the furnace! Our furnaces keep us cozy when the weather outside is chilly, so it is time to pay some respect to this much needed appliance. Speaking of furnaces, high efficiency furnaces have become all the rage nowadays. What is a high efficiency furnace you might ask? What makes a furnace highly efficient? In order to understand that, it is important…

Repair or replace old furnace – see when it’s time. A furnace has a typical lifespan of 15 to 20 years, and often when your furnace is nearing the end of its time it will need frequent repairs and maintenance to keep it functioning properly. This leaves you with the question of whether it makes more sense to repair or replace old furnace. Figuring out what is best all comes down to how serious the problems are with your furnace. If you’re experiencing any of the problems mentioned below, consult a professional HVAC technician today who can help you decide if it’s the…

Ottawa is a city that thrives during the winter. We love to embrace that cold, snowy climate and take on the outdoors like we were made for it. But when it’s time to warm up inside, those chilly temperatures can really require our furnace system to kick into overdrive. It’s no surprise that having an efficient and reliable heating system is a high priority for any homeowner. When it’s time to start thinking about installing a new HVAC system in your home, it’s time to think Bryant furnaces. It’s the brand that Canadian homeowners have and continue to trust to…

Everything You Need to Know about This Popular Heating and Cooling Option Radiant floor heating is a great investment that can be customized to fit your heating and cooling needs, keeping you cozy all year round. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about heated floors: How Does the System Work? A radiant floor heating system circulates warm water through flexible tubing called PEX, which is placed either underneath or in your flooring. This produces a sensation more similar to warming up in the sun, where people and objects touching the floor will be warmer, instead of raising the air…