Heat Pumps: the Future of Home Heating
Hello! Here’s a comment with some extra info on efficiency and the metering devices used in heat pumps. First: my wording on the efficiency drop in the cold was sloppy, and it sounds like I’m suggesting the need for defrosting is the only reason it loses efficiency. It is a reason, but not the …
Benefits of Clean Air You Probably Didn’t Know About
Most people are already aware that installing a household air purifier to really help clean up the air in their homes can help to avoid allergies and minimize people’ exposure to hazardous chemicals that can cause or worsen upper respiratory illnesses. Furthermore, the advantages of clean, healthy air reach well beyond only keeping our lungs’ …
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Most Common Types of Residential Heating Systems
Furnaces The majority of Canadian households rely on a central furnace to heat their homes. A furnace operates by forcing heated air via ducts, which distribute the warm air to rooms around the home via air vents or grills. This kind of heating system is called a ducted or forced air distribution system. It can …
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Save money on your heating bills with heat pumps
Whether you use natural gas, propane, or heating oil for your boiler and furnace, this winter might be quite expensive. Depending on the fuel you use and where you live, you may be able to reduce your heating expenses by installing a modern HVAC equipment. Prices are rising and will most certainly continue to rise. …
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What You Need to Know About Heat Pump Systems
A residential ductless heat pump is a type of HVAC system that uses refrigeration and electrical energy to heat and cool a building. There are two primary parts: A condenser, which is generally located on the building’s outside. An air handler unit, the evaporator, is located within the building. A refrigeration line connects the two …
Air Conditioning is a Lifesaver
Many people consider having air conditioning in their house to just be a luxury. However, for certain elderly adults, air conditioning is crucial to their health and well-being. If you have an older family member, having an air conditioning system may be lifesaving, especially when temperatures outside reach unbearable levels. Because of the natural ageing …
Multi Zone Ductless Systems
The heating and cooling preferences of family members always differ in a home. Likewise, various rooms in a house demand different temperature settings. You could prefer it a little colder, while your partner might prefer it a little toastier. Your basement is often colder than you want, and your loft is just unbearably hot. These …
3 New Trends In Ductless Air Installation
Since the invention of air conditioning in 1902 by Willis Carrier there have been many leaps and bounds when it comes to cooling technology and ductless air installation. Ductless air conditioners have changed quite a bit over the last 100 years as manufacturers continue to create advancements and better technology. As a result, the popularity …
Extra Heating And Cooling For Your Home
Finding that perfect temperature isn’t easy. Based on the number of rooms in your home, how many people you live with, and even how much the temperature can change throughout the day, you might be too warm one hour and reaching for a blanket the next. So how do you add that bit of extra …
Quality Furnace Options: Know Before You Install
While it’s always nice to find a good deal on anything, you should be careful about being too stingy. After all, most quality furnace options are within the same price range, so saving a few bucks shouldn’t be your only focus. The keyword here is quality. Just like you wouldn’t buy a TV from a …
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Turn Your HVAC System Off And On Again
Have you tried turning your HVAC system off and then on again? You might hear this all the time with other electronics like computers, televisions and smartphones, but it’s not a common solution for HVAC systems. Newer furnaces, air conditioners, ductless air conditioners, boilers and other HVAC system components are filled with electronics and computers …
Keeping Your Air Conditioner In Good Working Order
Seasonal air conditioner maintenance is the most important thing you can do for your air conditioner. If you place value on the money you spent to install your air conditioner, regardless of the type you have, maintenance is important to protect that investment. Ordinary wear and tear, especially dirt and grime buildup, can cause your …
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HVAC Service In Toronto And The GTA
Anyone who’s ever been on Kijiji or Craigslist knows the struggle to find good help is all too real. From phonies and conmen to people who are just looking to make a quick buck, you should never be looking to gamble on someone who isn’t a professional when it comes to HVAC service. But how …
Pros And Cons Of Heat Pumps
Choosing a system to heat your home in the winter months is an important investment. It usually means sitting down and doing a bit of research, making some calls, or asking around to see what other friends and family use to heat their own homes. There are 3 main options consisting of heat pumps, furnaces, …
Is A Boiler Heating System Right For You?
As a homeowner, there is a lot of responsibility that falls on your shoulders to maintain your home. Sometimes that can simple things like cleaning out the gutters of your roof, while others can be a bit more complex like deciding which heating system is right for your home. When it comes to the latter, …
Where Do I Find 24/7 Heat Pump Repair Near Me?
Everyone in Toronto and the GTA knows the old saying of “good help is hard to find”. In fact, just about everyone knows that expression, but in a city this big, it’s especially true. Finding the right 24/7 heat pump repair service doesn’t have to be complicated if you know how to weed out the …
Toronto Heat Pump Installation
Choosing how to heat your home doesn’t have to be confusing or result in you spending hours of time researching. Instead, take a look below to learn the basics of why heat pumps are a great choice in Toronto and the GTA. Ductless Air is also here if you need heat pump installation services. Discover …
Benefits Of Heat Pumps Over Central Heating
With more and more people looking for housing in Toronto and the GTA, spaces are becoming more and more compact. What does that mean for your heating options in the winter though? If you’ve been wondering about upgrading your heating, it might be nice to know more about the benefits of heat pumps in your …
What Are My Air Conditioning System Options?
If you’ve ever spent the summer in Toronto and the GTA, you know that air conditioning is a necessity. You might not need it every night, but there are always a few weeks where the humidity can make it very uncomfortable. That’s why it’s important to know which air conditioning system options are available to …
3 Questions Before Buying A New Ductless Air Conditioner?
Buying anything in a city as big as Toronto and the GTA can leave you with countless options to choose from. This is especially true when searching for a new ductless air conditioner. So to make things easy, here are 3 things you should know before you start looking at all the available models on …
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Case Study: Ductless Air Conditioners For Sale
While most of our customers call us first before they install any HVAC in their homes, some call us to repair the damage after a lousy experience elsewhere. This is one of those times, and it started with the words Ductless Air Conditioners For Sale”. If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably …
What You Need To Know About Ductless Heating And Cooling Units
Finding the right air conditioning option for your home isn’t easy. There are a lot of things to consider, including the size of your residence, the climate of where you live, and how well the insulation has held up over the years. Take a look below at some of the pros and cons of ductless …
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Ductless Air Systems Need Maintenance Too!
Ductless air systems and ductless heat pumps systems aren’t like your standard window air conditioners. They have both an indoor air handler unit and an outdoor compressor unit. They’re known as mini split systems, basically because they’re a smaller version of a central air conditioning system, which is also a split system. By comparison a …
Ductless Heat Pumps: Rid Your Home Of Baseboard Heaters
Baseboard heaters…we’re baseboard haters! Few things are as inefficient as baseboard heaters. They might adequately heat your home, but there are more downsides than positives. Split ductless heat pumps provide an option that rivals baseboard heaters in every way, but without needing expensive ductwork to be installed. Baseboard Heaters Most of the baseboard heaters we’ve …
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Ductless Heat Pump Rebate: Up To $5800
Need a new ductless heat pump for your home. Call Ductless Air in Toronto or anywhere in the GTA today and get up to $5800 off. This ductless heat pump rebate is for a limited time only, so call today to find out which of our great models qualify. If you need a new ductless …
Ductless Air Conditioners Or Heat Pumps?
Toronto, the GTA and all of southern Ontario have 3 seasons. They are super cold, nice and warm and road construction season. Some may also argue that hockey season happens in there somewhere too. Simply put, we make many decisions in our lives depending on the weather. One of the biggest choices we make is …
3 More Common FAQs About Ductless Air Conditioners
We weren’t really going to just leave you with 3 FAQs about ductless air conditioners. Here are 3 more questions that we get asked all the time. How much do ductless air conditioners cost? There are so many variables involved in the selection and installation of ductless air conditioners in a home that it’s not …
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3 Common FAQs About Ductless Air Conditioners
Lots of our customers have ductless air conditioners in their homes, but no matter how long they’ve had them there are always questions about them. Here are some of the most common questions we get, and some quick helpful summarizing answers. What are ductless air conditioners? Are they the same as “mini-split” systems? Ductless air …
Tips For Choosing A Heat Pump
Choosing any home appliance isn’t an easy task. There are always so many features to consider, the energy efficiency, the size, the model, the manufacturer and of course the price. It might sound daunting but most of us have the ability to make a decision about what new fridge or stove to buy. When it …