When water contacts metal over long periods of time, rust is inevitable. Water heaters are in constant contact with water as they hold a large supply to provide your home with the convenience of hot water on demand. With proper upkeep and maintenance your hot water tank should be good for many years. But when rust happens...
Tag: Hot WaterAs the long winter season moves in, Winnipeggers will be spending more and more time indoors. With more time inside, a larger volume of pollutants will collect in our homes. Dust, bacteria, pesticides, chemicals, toxins, and such can have a negative impact on our health. Are there healthy ways to improve indoor air quality during the winter months? Here are 10 things that you might find helpful.
Tag: Clean AirOne of most families controversial topics... thermostat settings! To help keep the peace, we will discuss what heating experts recommend for thermostat settings during the inter months. What should the temperature be set at? Does the placement of my thermostat effect what the temp should be set at?
Tag: HeatingOur AC has worked hard all summer long - especially this year as we hit the record for number of days over 30 degrees celsius! Give it some love back by taking a few steps to prepare it for the long winter ahead. Doing so will provide a better chance of startup in the spring.
Tag: CoolingHomes are subject to building codes, which are regulations that apply to structure, plumbing, electric and HVAC systems. Codes are robust, complex and ever-changing. If you have a remodel or renovation happening in the future, or if you are planning to upgrade your HVAC system...
Tag: General HVACNatural gas is a great clean, efficient, cost-effective way to power your living space. It has become an easy way to cook, heat and power many appliances we use daily. A permanent gas hookup opens up a world of possibilities when it comes to backyard conveniences...
Tag: GasSo you've just invested in a brand new energy efficient HVAC system. You have made a good investment in upping the value of your home as well as creating the best possible indoor air quality possible - probably saving money doing so. Now that you have made that investment, what steps can you take to best protect it...
Tag: General HVACYou sanitize countertops, door handles and your hands to stop the spread of germs, but have you thought about sanitizing your home's air? Napoleon's UV-C air sanitization system uses Philips UV-C technology to keep your home's air at its best by eradicating airborne contaminants like viruses, bacteria and mold...
Tag: Clean AirIn our industry, we are privy to many myths when it comes to air conditioning. There are plenty of them, so we decided to compile some of the most common myths and reveal the misconceptions in order to help homeowners save their hard-earned money. Here are the top 8 most common AC myths we hear.
Tag: CoolingIt's important for every home owner to know they have created the best, safest indoor environment possible. Air purity is top of mind these days as we all look for the best ways to ensure protection against pathogens, pollutants and bacteria. With warm weather on the way, one of the best...
Tag: CoolingProperly functioning attic ventilation does more than keep you comfortable, it also protects your roof structure from damaging moisture. You can keep your home in better condition by maintaining good attic ventilation, which in turn will give you better indoor air quality...
Tag: GeneralIf you're looking for ways to reduce your home energy bills in the winter, you are just one of many people searching for some hacks to do the same. Although we have no control over gas and electricity costs, we do have control over the functionality of our homes and practices we can are take part in to reduce our hydro bills quite significantly over the winer. Here's a list of 10 things we as home owners can do to save a bit of money...
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