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Innovation is leading the way in home appliances and everyone is generally familiar with the latest advances in high profile units like modern energy rated washers and dryers and even refrigerators. However, progress has even touched the way we heat the water in our homes with the introduction of tankless water heaters. Following are a few ways the experts consider these tankless models superior to the conventional ones.

· With the tankless water heater, you heat water only when you need it and that translates into energy bill savings. That can reduce hot water heating costs by 30% by some estimates.

· There’s no recovery time with the tankless models. With a direct, endless source of hot water and no tank, you can take showers, run the washing machine and even wash dishes all at the same time.

· These units are both flexible and convenient. Tankless water heaters take up only a fraction of the room of more conventional models and they can even be hung on walls to save space.

Finally, there’s a convenience factor since the temperatures can be set digitally with the touch of a button.

Research has told us that changing furnace filters and keeping any HVAC system in good working order is essential to good home ventilation. However, experts in the field say duct cleaning in another critical aspect that needs to be looked at. That said, here are five reasons why air duct cleaning is essential for good home ventilation.

1. Clear air ducts improve indoor air quality. Mold or excessive debris can affect the quality of the air you breathe in your home and getting the ducts cleaned prevents these irritants from building up.

2. Air duct cleaning improves system performance. Clean ducts means your furnace doesn’t need to work as hard to reach desired temperatures.

3. Air duct cleaning can save you money on your energy bills. With clear passageways, your appliances don’t need to work as hard and that can make a difference to your gas and electricity bills.

4. Clear air ducts don’t attract mold. The dirt and dust that accumulates in these ducts can absorb moisture from the air and attract mold. Keeping them clean is the healthy choice.

5. Air duct cleaning gets rid of pests. Keeping up a good maintenance routine of air duct cleaning means you’ll be getting rid of the nesting materials that pests like insects and small rodents can find and use in dirty ducts.

Being proactive and getting a regular duct cleaning done means you’ll be able to head off problems before they start.

Whether you’re talking about an air conditioner that keeps your inside environment cool on a hot day or the refrigerator where you store your food all year long, it’s important to know the refrigerant in either appliance is doing the work intended. Remember that if the levels drop in an air conditioner or other appliance even 10%, there can be a 20% rise in electrical costs for the homeowner or business.

If the levels fall low enough, the compressor can fail or the evaporator coils can even freeze. These systems are not designed to use any refrigerant and because they are completely sealed, the levels of refrigerant should never drop.

In some cases the valves or access ports might need to be cleaned or replaced by a professional. Where there is copper tubing used, the repair is often about soldering the damaged part. When it comes to air conditioners that are over a certain age, the problem is often with the condensing or evaporator coil and these usually need to be replaced entirely.

While the issue could very well be with a dirty cooling coil that needs to be blown clean, adding more refrigerant to a broken system isn’t generally considered a good idea. The best bet when you notice there’s a change in performance on any of your cooling appliances is to call in the qualified professionals that can find and fix the problem properly the first time.

When you stop to consider the fact statistics tell us Canadians spend almost all of their time indoors, it becomes obvious the quality of the air in our homes is a priority. While everyone needs to be concerned with air quality whether it’s at home, at work, or even in the classroom, there are a few groups that need to be especially aware for specific health reasons.

Those with suppressed immune systems, allergies or asthma are particularly susceptible as are children and people with lung diseases. Of course, you need to be aware of the sources of indoor air contaminants and these are classified as either biological like the dander from pets, or chemical like carbon monoxide and even second hand smoke.

Being aware of the symptoms that affect your health in important. While coughing and sneezing can mean that you’ve caught a virus or cold, these two factors can also mean you’re dealing with poor indoor air quality.

Other aliments include dizziness and nausea, as well as nose, throat and even eye irritation. One quick way to determine if there is an issue is by comparing the air inside and outside of your home. If your symptoms clear up dramatically when you stay away from home for a short or longer period of time, the issue could very well be with the air quality inside your residence.

Everyone wants to stay warm in the winter, but we would all love to keep as much money in our pockets as we can. There are all kinds of ways we can make our homes more energy efficient but here are some quick tips you can implement today to save some money.

1.Get your furnace cleaned

There are cheaper things you can do on this list, but having your furnace cleaned and maintained by a professional, licensed technician will have the biggest impact on your furnace’s efficiency.

Having your furnace serviced when the cold weather starts every year can save you a ton of money on your energy bill.

Even modern high efficiency furnaces can perform well below their efficiency ratings if not cleaned and maintained annually by a licensed technician.

2.Replace your filter

Furnaces can lose performance and even stop working all together if using an old, clogged filter. Putting in a clean filter will help you and your furnace to breathe easier.

Replacing a furnace filter is a simple job and can be done by most homeowners on their own. Just make sure you get the right size filter for your furnace to ensure proper operation.

If you aren’t sure what size filter your furnace needs, ask your heating contractor. They usually have all the most common sizes in stock, and since you’re already getting that furnace cleaned, they’ll install the new filter for you for free while they’re there.

3.Turn down your thermostat

You can save about 3% on your energy bill for every degree you turn down your thermostat. Turning your thermostat down by10 degrees when you leave for work and again when you go to sleep can add up to a decent savings on your energy bill.

An even better option is to use a programmable thermostat so that you don’t even have to remember to constantly adjust your temperature. You can even set it to warm up the house a little bit before you wake up to prevent those dreadful cold mornings.

4.Catch some free solar

Opening your curtains during the day allows the heat from the sun to help warm your house. If you have a lot of sun exposure, why not take advantage. As a bonus, the more sunlight you allow in your home, the less you need to use electric lighting leading to even more energy savings.
Just remember to close the curtains once the sun goes down to keep all that heat in.

5.Watch those fans

A kitchen or bathroom fan can get rid of a house full of warm air in about an hour if left on. When you use them make sure to turn them off as soon as they’ve done their job.

6.Plug your leaks

You wouldn’t leave your door open all winter, would you? Yet the average house has close to that big of a hole in it if you put all the gaps and spaces together.

Applying weather stripping to doors and caulking window frames is an inexpensive way to improve your entire homes energy efficiency, and the negligible cost of supplies will easily be made up for by the energy savings of a single season.

7.Unplug your vents

Make sure your heating system has an unobstructed flow through your house. Rugs and furniture in front of vents can prevent hot air from circulating in your home properly.

8.Shrink your house

Have a room no one spends time in? An empty guest room maybe. Closing the vents and door to that room can quickly make your furnace’s heating load 100-200 square feet smaller.

9.Add some insulation

A properly insulated attic and exterior walls will help keep all that heat you paid to generate inside your home. This means your furnace won’t be working overtime to replace escaping heat.

10.Dress seasonally

It’s a no brainer but keeping your house so warm in winter you need to wear shorts and a tank top to stay comfortable makes about as much sense as having your AC so high that you’re wearing a parka in the summer.

We’re not saying you should have to wear jackets indoors in the winter,that’s why we have furnaces in the first place. Set the temperature to something you’re comfortable with wearing pants and a long sleeve shirt or light sweater. Remember, it’s always free to put another layer on.

What Next?

These are a few quick tips to get you saving money right away but the best thing you can do if you have a furnace over 10 years old is replace it with a modern, high efficiency model. The energy savings alone often pays for the installation, which is the most important factor in determining a furnace’s efficiency. If you’re planning to go that route(we’ve already discussed how to choose the right installer) why not give us a call to find out about our current promotions on new furnaces.

Furnace King is a heating and cooling company with over 40 years experience, always putting customers first.

Call us today for a no cost, no obligation free Home Comfort Survey at (905)564-5464
or Click Here to have a member of our friendly team contact you.

Installing a new furnace is a big decision, especially since installation is the single most important variable in determining the new furnace’s performance.

When choosing a new furnace, it’s easy to simply look at the equipment and compare manufacturer specifications, and it is true that regular maintenance is very important to your furnace’s health. The problem is if the installer you choose doesn’t perform a proper installation, you may never achieve the unit’s quoted performance in the first place.

Bad installation can quickly turn a top of the line high efficiency furnace in to a very expensive under performer. This is why install day is the single most important day of your new furnace’s life, and why you should be very particular about who you choose as your installer.

So the big question is: how do you know if you’ve chosen the best installation company?

There is no single criteria that you can look at. Making sure the company and its’ workers are licensed professionals is obviously an important step in eliminating potential installers, but it does not guarantee quality workmanship or thoroughness.

Instead we have to look at a combination of things, seen mostly in the way the company acts, to determine if they are the best installer for you.

1. Do they give quotes over the phone?

Many home owners like the convenience of receiving a quick quote over the phone, but every furnace installation company knows it’s impossible to really know how much a job will cost without actually visiting the property, it’s a ball park guess at best. Companies will try to tell you a number you want to hear, but when it comes to install day, they may increase the price as they work and find complications, or worse, cut corners to deliver the price promised over the phone.

This is why it is important not to simply choose the lowest bidder.

A quality installer will visit your property to make a thorough assessment of your home’s needs before giving you a price. They will determine exactly what your house needs to get the results you want and will present you with options to achieve your goals. They will also teach you about your home’s new heating system so and make sure you have a thorough understanding of how your system will operate.

2. Do they guarantee their work?

Most furnaces come with warranties to cover faulty parts and repairs, but this doesn’t mean you’re covered for problems with the install. You can run into problems with your furnace without any thing being wrong with the equipment itself which means it will be up to the installer, not the manufacturer, to make it right.

This means you could be left footing the bill for costly repairs if your installer decides it’s not their problem.

A good installation company will guarantee their work above and beyond the manufacturer warranties, there’s no reason for them not to, unless they’ve had too many bad installs in the past. A guarantee is a great way to see a company’s confidence in their workmanship and to show their customers that they will continue working after the install day to make sure they get exactly what they were promised.

3. What have their past customers said about them?

Do they have testimonials from past satisfied customers? Are they registered with the Better Business Bureau? Are they visible on sites like Homestars that allow customers to review their work?

It’s a good sign if a company’s customers are willing to go out of their way to say good things about them. It shows they deliver on their promises. Being on sites that allow the possibility of bad reviews also shows that they are confident in their abilities to keep their customers happy.

4. Are they available when you need them?

If you notice something is wrong, are you confident you will be able to reach them when you need them?

Companies with 24/7 Emergency Service will give you the peace of mind that you need when installing a furnace because you know you will be able to address any problems even if they happen outside of regular office hours.

No one likes talking to automated answering services either so it is even better if they have humans answering the phones 24/7.

5. Do you feel comfortable with them?

There’s a lot to be said about gut feelings.

If you’ve had them over to your house for an assessment just ask yourself “Do I trust them?”

People are generally pretty good at spotting when someone else is being insincere. If you don’t feel confident that they will deliver what they promise, they won’t be the right fit for you.

While these aren’t the only things to look for when choosing a furnace installer, finding these key characteristics can go a long way to insuring that your furnace installation is a smooth one.

Remember, install day is the single most important day of your furnaces life.

Take a little time and make sure the installer you choose is the best you can find.

Furnace King is a heating and cooling company with over 40 years experience, always putting customers first.

Call us today for a no cost, no obligation free Home Comfort Survey at (905)564-5464
or Click Here to have a member of our friendly team contact you.

It’s getting colder by the day in the Greater Toronto Area and the mercury has been dropping below zero with increasing frequency, especially at night.

If it has been a while since the last time you had a professional, licensed technician give your furnace the attention it needs, you may be in for a very cold, very uncomfortable experience this winter.

Because furnaces are running for almost half the year in Toronto, they need to be maintained and tuned up regularly or else they could fail when you need them most. There’s nothing worse than having your furnace die in the dead of winter and having to bare the freezing cold while having it replaced.

Add on top of that the risk of freezing pipes and you can see how waiting until the freezing winter to replace your furnace quickly goes from something you can take your time with to make the right choice, to a stressful emergency.

If your furnace isn’t performing like the day it was installed, or if you’ve noticed particular problems with it, now is the best time to make sure it will be able to handle the coming cold.

We’ve already talked about choosing the right contractor, and a professional, trustworthy furnace technician will be able to recommend whether or not your furnace needs to be replaced.

Now, before it gets too cold, is the best time to make sure your furnace can keep you warm this winter, because if you don’t ask your furnace if it has another winter in it, you can be sure it will let you know.

Furnace King is a heating and cooling company with over 40 years of always putting customers first.

Call us today for a no cost, no obligation free Home Comfort Survey at (905)564-5464
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The heating and air conditioning industry in the Greater Toronto Area is extremely competitive. The result is a glut of independent contractors trying to low-ball each other in order to get your business. On the surface, it sounds great – more competition means lower prices all around – but dig a little deeper and you’ll realize that the only way some of these contractors are able to offer their bargain basement prices is by bending the rules and taking short cuts. Even worse, many contractors in the GTA are unqualified and not licensed.

Do you know what can make your brand new 95% efficient furnace run at 80% efficiency? The way it’s installed.

When it comes to the efficiency of of furnaces and air conditioners it’s all about the installation. Unlike a TV or stove, furnaces and air conditioners can’t simply be plugged in, they have to be customized to your home. In fact, the most important day in the life of your furnace or air conditioner is the day it’s installed!

Should you really trust that day to the lowest bidder?

Furnace King is a heating and cooling company with over 40 years of always putting customers first.

Call us today for a no cost, no obligation free Home Comfort Survey at (905)564-5464
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Yes, it is absolutely true. You can actually replace your old(and probably very inefficient) furnace and air conditioner as a package for at least $1400 less than you have to pay any other time.

Let us Explain…..we had a fantastic summer this year. You must have spent enough money to enjoy every bit of it. Some of your furnaces and air conditioners might not be working that efficiently though! You folks must be thinking to live with it for the rest of this summer or planning to change your furnaces before winter. This might cause a slow down in my business. In order to keep my highly trained installers busy during this transition period I had to come up with a “No Brainer” that could get you off the fence to call me now instead of waiting until next year!

Here Is The Deal

40% off our Best High-Efficiency Furnaces and Air Conditioners.

Get $500 cash trade-in for your old, inefficient air conditioner!

FREE 10 Years Parts & Labour Warranty ($299 each). You won’t pay a penny for any repair for the next 10 years

FREE Caribbean Trip for two. No need to win. Truly it’s FREE

Receive $650 Rebate from OPA

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HURRY! Remember, I only have decided to offer these huge discounts to only 33 Homeowners to catch up with my business.When they are sold we’ll return to our normal pricing. Don’t wait until next year to replace your heating and cooling system.

In fact, DON’T WAIT UNTIL NEXT WEEK TO DO IT!

So, please call FURNACE KING Heating and Cooling at 905-564-5464

City officials are looking at the pros and cons of Toronto making a bid to host the 2024 Summer Games. A report awarding the hosting country for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games is expected to be announced sometime in the spring.

In order for a country to fully prepare itself for the Summer Olympics, they need to focus on many different areas. The Olympics houses thousands of participating athletes who have trained for many years to make it to this one event and when they arrive they need a comfortable living environment with proper heating and cooling, along with healthy meals and areas to train.

Although hosting the Summer Olympics can be quite costly for a country considering the high cost of infrastructure, security, planning, environment, resources and many variables but still it is worth as it brings great value and opportunity. The Olympics not only increase the rate of tourism and publicity but the overall economy rises drastically. Hosting the Summer Olympics demonstrates the pride a country has and allows other countries to see its diversity.