In many ways, Canada’s extreme autumns and winters define us. What would we be without our beloved hockey game, our cold-harvested maple syrup, or our fashionably functional toques? Winter will always have a special place in our hearts, but not in our homes! An efficient and functioning furnace is crucial to our love of the …
The very first air conditioner was created to deal with humidity at a printing plant. Since then, most homes in North America have some sort of AC system at their disposal. With summer rolling around, home cooling will be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. There have been a few summers where I did not …
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If you live in Ontario, you may have noticed your hydro costs increasing –and it doesn’t look like that’s about to change any time soon. So, what can you do about it? If you have older heating, ventilation, or air conditioning systems, you may need to look into the options provided by Smile HVAC. From …
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Why Are Air Conditioners Important? Central air conditioners remove hot air, in a house, by drawing it outside and replacing the hot air with cool air, which is then circulated throughout the house. Once the hot air is drawn outside, the outdoor compressor system changes the hot air from gas to liquid. The cooled liquid …
A furnace is an appliance whose function is to warm air for homes. There are numerous types of furnaces: single-stage, two-stage, and variable speed- each has specific characteristics, cost, and efficiency ratings. Several factors are essential to decide which furnace system is suitable for your homes, such as average cost, temperature, furnace brands, etc.. Cleaning …
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Are you struggling with filtering hard water? Hopefully, that can be resolved with the help of a water softener. A water softener is an appliance that helps soften hard water by removing hard minerals from the water. Hard water barely lathers with soap, and so you end up using more water for basic tasks such …
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Thinking of switching over to a tank electric water heater? Although a relatively small portion of Canada’s population uses electric water heaters, they are usually the more cost-effective option; while electric heaters are more expensive up-front, they can be cheaper by avoiding fees involved in cumbersome gas heating installation, open-flame mechanisms, and gas prices. An …
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An air conditioner is a system that cools down your home by removing and trapping heat from the air and venting it outside. Contrary to popular belief, It doesn’t create cold air. It removes excess heat from a room then circulates the remaining cooler air. Air conditioners are the best way to keep you and …
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An article outlining what a furnace is, why it is a useful addition to one’s home, and tips on how to properly install one. What is a furnace? To begin, it is important to first understand what a furnace is, and the functions it provides to gain more insight into why a furnace may be …
Certain weather conditions call for the help of a humidifier for increased comfort. These are specifically designed to increase the moisture in the air and the overall humidity of the area. The dry cold air during cold seasons will cause dry skin and even respiratory problems, which makes humidifiers a house essential given that a …
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