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Air Conditioners and Allergies: Your Indoor Air Quality Guide

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Picture this: a beautiful spring afternoon, birds chirping, fresh flowers dancing in the air, you take three steps inside, and the sneezing starts. Sound about right? Air conditioners and allergies are more closely linked than most homeowners realize, especially here in Ottawa, where pollen season barely takes a breath. Allergies to AC are surprisingly common. Good news: your AC can absolutely solve this. Bad news: most of us run ours in ways that feed the problem rather than address it. Key Takeaways: Pollen is present from April through October in this region, so indoor air quality is a year-round concern.…
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What’s the Ideal Home Temperature?

Do you ever feel as though your home’s temperature isn’t quite right? Some days you wake up half-frozen whereas other nights you’re drenched in sweat. So what is the ideal home temperature? Heating and cooling expenses are responsible for nearly half of your utility bills, so making educated choices can greatly reduce your monthly payments. With Ottawa’s harsh winter, it’s vital to have the heat turned on 24/7 for fear of bursting the water pipes. It may be tempting to turn off the heat during the winter for a couple of hours to save on your utility bill, but doing…
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Is Your Commercial HVAC System Up to Par?

When you live in Ottawa, a sudden change in temperature is always just around the corner. Whether it’s a harsh winter or warm and damp summer weather, it’s important to have a properly maintained commercial HVAC system to keep you and your employees comfortable in your workplace. But how do you know if your HVAC system is up to par? How do you know if it’s time for maintenance, repairs or a replacement? Advanced HVAC are Ottawa’s Commercial HVAC Experts. Having spent years of our lives maintaining and replacing HVAC systems, we’ve come to know a thing or two about…
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