WHY IS MY A/C FREEZING UP? It is one on the warmest days of the year and my a/c is not blowing cold air. I actually see a buildup of ice, why is this happening? And what can I do? The first step is to shut off the a/c at the thermostat. Turn the fan […]
What is a Water Softener and do I need one? A water softener is a unit that is used to soften water by removing the minerals that cause the water to be hard. When water contains a high level of calcium, magnesium, it is called hard water. Hard water is known to clog pipes, complicate […]
There are so many decisions to make when it comes to your home and every one of them is crucial. Some could be small in monetary terms but have big importance. Such is the case with your home’s HVAC system. If you want to live in peace in your house, make sure you discuss these […]
During the cold winter months, it is estimated that Canadians spend 90% of their time indoors. This is no surprise – most of us only go outside to drive to work and shovel away last night’s snow fall. Since you’ll be spending a lot of time indoors, it has never been more important to ensure […]
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, odourless gas. It is known as the “invisible killer” because the deadly gas cannot be smelled or seen. In fact, according to the TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority), it is the leading cause of accidental poising deaths in North America. In the home, carbon monoxide is generated by […]
For millenia we have taken from nature and now is the time to give back by making very simple and small choices. Here we will learn about how it is a wise idea to switch to natural gas from oil. Not only is it environmentally friendly, but it is also great for your wallet too. […]
Imagine this. A cold winter night, a dim lit room, a cup of hot cocoa, your comfiest sweater, a good read and you snuggled up in front of a fireplace. Sounds heavenly, right? But this is not the only reason to install a fireplace. Fireplaces just have their own feel and warmth that is so […]
Owning a home means taking responsibility for all maintenance and repairs required on the property. That includes your sump pump. Your home is where you live, work, and love, which means it should not be where you deal with a backed-up system. Sump pump repair is sometimes necessary to maintain a comfortable home, but you […]
How many times has your air conditioning unit been a saving grace at the end of a long, hot day? Don’t you owe it to the air conditioner to keep it in top working order? Without a properly installed and operational unit, the dog days of summer can seem everlasting and unbearable. Instead of waiting […]
Thanks to the ingenuity of modern man, we can escape inside on a hot day and enjoy the cool relaxation provided by air conditioning. There once was a time when this was not possible, and fans were the only option to rid your brow of sweat. Now, air conditioning is in nearly every home and […]