During the summer your HVAC system works overtime from trying to beat the heat and high humidity. This is why it is important to keep up with your HVAC maintenance to ensure your air conditioning is working on those hot summer days.
To ensure your HVAC system works properly, you must prepare it for the summer. Below are things you can do to prepare your HVAC system for the summer season.
Your HVAC system is at the center of keeping you and your family comfortable in your home. Your heating and cooling system is designed to last for decades and for many homeowners they probably won’t have to face a system failure, but ask anyone that has had their air conditioning go down in the middle of a Toronto heat wave or who had their heat stop working in the dead of winter. They will most certainly refer to this time as more than just uncomfortable. Even though your HVAC system is built to last, it doesn’t mean that it is maintenance free. Some manufacturers even require you to keep a record of HVAC maintenance to honour their warranty.
As a home owner, you know that there is never a shortage of items in your home that need to be or you want to replace or upgrade. Some of these items are more for aesthetics where other are for convenience or comfort. Your HVAC system falls into the comfort category as it is responsible for maintaining the ideal internal temperature in your home. Over the years your HVAC system suffers from wear and tear, and even if you follow a strict maintenance regime, there will eventually come a time where you will need to replace a major component such as the furnace or air conditioner. But, how do you know when it’s time to replace your furnace?
While the cold weather of the winter season has proven to help people get a better night’s sleep, improve brain function, and build a stronger immune system, it is also the season that is more likely to cause issues for your HVAC system. The cold winter wind forces your HVAC system to work harder, so be prepared as the additional wear and tear can affect it’s productivity.
Below we will highlight some of the more common HVAC issues that can arise during the winter.
Murphy’s law is an old adage that states “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong” and when it comes to your furnace, you should probably add “on the coldest day of the year”. So, you should not be surprised if your furnace stops working when you really need it. If this uncomfortable and undesirable situation happens to you, there are a few key things to check that may help you get it back up and running.
In Ontario, a well-functioning furnace is extremely important in ensuring your home is comfortable during the colder winter months. However, even in the best conditions, your furnace can begin to deteriorate and break down. Just as Murphy’s Law predicts, your furnace has a high likelihood of giving out on one of the coldest days of the year. This is why it is important to complete an annual inspection, before the start of winter season. This way if there are any small issues, they can be corrected before they become major issues. There comes a time where repairing your furnace is just not feasible and you will need to look into furnace replacement options. But, how do you know when your furnace needs to be replaced? We asked our technicians to share some of their expert tips to help you identify when you need to replace your furnace.
If you ask any home owner about having to deal with a broken heating system in the middle of winter, most will tell you that is a worst-case scenario that they would be happy never having to ever deal with. Do doubt, having your HVAC system breakdown in the dead of winter is a negative experience, but one that hundreds of home owners deal with every year. To ensure you are not one of them this year, we suggest conducting a routine HVAC maintenance program prior to the arrival of the colder winter months.
With summer coming to an end and fall moving into full swing, the temperature will also begin to drop as the warm weather makes way for a cooler autumn season. This transition not only means that we will be changing the setting or even turning off our air conditioning systems, but it should also stand as a reminder to complete your seasonal HVAC maintenance. This maintenance regimen is key to keeping your system working properly and extending your .system’s overall life span.
If you haven’t completed this seasonal maintenance before, you may be wondering “how do you maintain an HVAC system?” This is precisely what we are looking to answer by providing our list of 5 fall HVAC maintenance tips below:
The best way to keep your home’s boiler system in top working condition is to regularly complete a boiler service. As summer comes to an end and the weather begins to cool down, you will eventually need to rely on your heating system to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. This is a good time to give your boiler system a once over to avoid any surprises when you really need your system working properly.
Below we will introduce you to a few steps you can take to help maintain your boiler system and help prolong your system’s life span and avoid expensive and inconvenient system failures.
Having your air conditioner break down would be considered a bad day for anyone, but having your air conditioner break down on one of the hottest days of the summer would be considered a really bad day. You just know that you will be hot and sweaty for some time before you can get your air conditioner operational again. You may not be able to 100% prevent your air conditioner from breaking down, but by understanding the most common reasons it may break down gives you the opportunity to spot an issue early and schedule an air conditioner repair before it worsens or perhaps troubleshoot an issue, if one arises.
Here are 5 reasons your air conditioner may have issues:
Are you in need of a new air conditioning unit? Have you weighed out the options between central air conditioners and ductless air conditioners? Read further for insightful information that will help you make an informed decision, as we explore the differences between central Air conditioners and ductless air conditioners.
If you are looking to replace your air conditioning unit or have one installed for the first time, you may be considering ductless air conditioners or a central air conditioning system. The type of system which is right for you and your home depends on your individual circumstances.
Your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is arguably one of the most important systems in your home. After all, this system is responsible for keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and ultimately ensuring you are comfortable in your home all year round.
Boilers don’t come with an expiry date. There are no set rules when it comes to when or how often boilers need to be replaced. A boiler can last for up to 15 years or longer if they are of good quality and with annual boiler service.
The last thing you want in the middle of a hot summer’s day is an air conditioning unit that is not cooling down your home. You can hear the condenser unit outside working and maybe even feel air coming from your vents, but the house doesn’t seem to be cooling down. There can be multiple causes behind your cooling problem, some of which you can resolve yourself and others that may require professional air conditioner repair.
