December 9, 2021

These days, smart technology is everywhere. You can get smart versions of just about anything, from your front door to your cooking appliances to your HVAC equipment. If you’re thinking about investing in some smart home technology, this guide will help you get started. What Is a Smart Home? A smart home is a home…

December 7, 2021

Water hardness is a key characteristic of water quality. While hard water has no serious health effects, soft water is easier on your pipes, appliances, clothes, skin and hair. For these reasons, if the water in your home is naturally hard, you’ll probably want to invest in a water softening solution. What Is Hard Water?…

November 29, 2021

The kitchen is often considered the “heart” of a home. But if your kitchen is cramped, dark, not very functional or just not to your taste, it can be hard to truly feel at home in it. Sometimes a quick fix is all you need, such as painting the cabinets or upgrading the appliances. In…

November 29, 2021

The holiday season should be bright and festive, but all those lights and decorations you put up to make things merry can represent extra fire hazards in and around your home. Fortunately, there are a few simple holiday safety tips you can take to minimize your risk — and keep you and your family safe.…

October 15, 2021

Regular maintenance and inspections are important in many aspects of your life. Think of your car’s scheduled tune-ups. Your annual physical. Or your twice-a-year visits to the dentist.  It’s the same for your home comfort systems. Your furnaces and air conditioners are some of the most complicated and expensive pieces of equipment in your home,…

June 10, 2019

There are few things more frustrating than your air conditioning unit not working at the peak of summer heat. Without a functioning AC unit, your home becomes uncomfortable and your energy bills can spike. If your unit isn’t keeping you cool, try these 10 troubleshooting tips to get it back up and running before calling…

April 20, 2019

If one of your gas appliances, like a furnace or water heater, was recently given a red tag by a gas technician, you likely have many urgent questions about what this means and how to take care of it. We’ve put together some common red tag questions to provide you with the answers you need…

April 19, 2019

  At Enercare we’re always curious to learn more about the families and the homes that we serve, especially when it comes to air quality and water safety in the home. In 2017, we partnered with Ipsos to survey 800 Ontario homeowners and discovered that nearly half of Ontario households were unaware of the impact…

November 20, 2018

We’re here to help. Find the answers you’re looking for with our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).  Getting the help you need through the Enercare Smarter Home Portal. Need help? We have a wide range of tools to help ensure your Enercare Smarter Home experience is easy and comfortable for you. You can access our knowledge…