Month: April 2013

  • The benefits of installing a tankless water heater in your home

    The benefits of installing a tankless water heater in your home

    If your hot water tank is over ten years old and running out of hot water more often than it used to, you may want to consider the advantages of installing a new electric or gas-fired tankless water heater in its place.

    First of all, tankless water heaters are space savers. Often the size of a suitcase, these quiet, compact units are usually designed to hang on a wall, freeing up the area where the traditional 40-gallon holding tank once occupied space next to your Mississauga furnaces.

    Secondly, tankless units can produce an unlimited supply of hot water. Once the faucet is turned on, a sensor operated heat exchanger heats water flowing through heating coils to the desired temperature based on the flow rate demanded, shutting down automatically when the faucet is turned off.

    Energy savings are another major benefit to homeowners. In order to maintain water temperature, a standard tank heats water periodically accounting for up to twenty percent of your water heating costs, while a tankless unit operates on a need to use basis. In fact, it is estimated an ENERGY STAR qualified tankless water heater can reduce your home’s water heating expenses by thirty percent.

    Start reaping all the benefits of a tankless water heater in your home by ensuring it is properly installed to meet all applicable codes by our qualified, licensed heating & air conditioning Mississauga company. With regular maintenance and no risk of rust or corrosion, tankless units are estimated to last twice as long as a normal hot water tank.

  • Natural ways to improve the air quality of your home

    Natural ways to improve the air quality of your home

    Statistics reveal Canadians spend 90% of their time indoors. That means the more time we spend inside and the more airtight our homes become, the more exposed we are to indoor allergens and irritants. That’s why improving the air quality of your home is so important and doing so the natural way makes sense. Here are some tips from the experts at our heating & air conditioning Mississauga firm to help make your indoor environment healthier.

    · Think Green. Decorate your home with indoor plants that effectively remove chemicals from the air and improve air quality. Use natural cleaning products which contain no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or toxic chemicals that can be released into the air as gases causing problems for people who suffer from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory ailments.

    · Use good judgment. Never smoke inside your home. Control pet dander by brushing pets outdoors and cover your mattress and pillows to protect against dust mites. Dust often and vacuum regularly.

    · Improve air ventilation. Mississauga air conditioners can keep humidity down and reduce pollen and pollutants in the air. Make your A/C system even more effective by installing a disposable HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter to help purify the air in your home and change filters often.

    Even something as simple as removing your shoes at the door can help to prevent dirt, dust and other particles from spreading throughout your home.