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15 Easy Ways to Save Energy at Home

Homeowners are often looking for ways to save money and the environment, and one way to do this is by cutting down on unnecessary energy use. By updating or changing the way you use your home appliances, you can increase your home’s efficiency, protect the environment and save on your annual utility bills without compromising…

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8 Sensors Every Smart Home Needs

Today’s homeowners know how important it is to protect their investments, whether from intrusion, fire, earthquake or flood. But you can’t always be at home and every second matters when things go wrong. Smart home devices and sensors can make the difference for emergencies by helping save time, protecting your possessions and preventing anxiety. The…

How Rain Affects Your Home

Rainfall is great for your lawn, garden and any trees on your property. Your home? Not so much. Yes, houses are designed to withstand the elements, including heavy rainfall. But rain can still cause damage when, for example, it accumulates near the foundation or seeps in through cracks, an unmaintained roof, or poorly sealed windows…

Working in comfort: Regulating warehouse temperatures with air conditioning tech

Comfortable workplaces spark greater productivity. And within Canada’s ever-growing logistics space, the ability to maintain ideal temperatures in busy warehouse environments goes a long way toward keeping workers healthy, engaged, and performing at their peak. That productivity is more important than ever. A steady uptick in Canadian e-commerce and intensifying supply chain demands are placing…

Importance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Human health and wellbeing are strongly linked to indoor air quality (IAQ), and as the pandemic carries on, monitoring and ensuring premium air quality in all indoor spaces is essential. In fact, the pandemic has highlighted the importance of improving IAQ, due to the fact that the virus is transmitted and can spread through the…

Mechanical Systems for Property Management

It takes a network of mechanical systems to keep a building operating and its occupants protected. And, as one can imagine, managing multiple systems across multiple properties can stretch even the most skilled property teams to their limit. Here’s where a coordinated approach, preventative maintenance strategies, and the most efficient equipment make a difference. Many…

Challenges In The New Home Construction Market

New construction builders are currently facing a plethora of challenges in their industry, including supply chain issues and rising costs as a result of the pandemic. Despite the industry’s viable growth, these setbacks can often hinder any further development, forcing the builder market to search for benefits to pass to unit owners. How Enercare Can…

8 Ways Your Smart Home Can Save Energy

Energy costs are cutting more and more into household budgets, and families are beginning to look to smart home energy solutions to shrink their monthly utility bills. Smart home devices like thermostats and appliances are highly efficient because they can automatically adjust to changing energy needs. Plus, they can detect inefficiencies so electricity, water and…

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Hospitality and Mechanical Systems

The hospitality industry has had to significantly increase its safety protocols for the health and well-being of guests and employees over the last two years. Still, of 3,000 North Americans who were surveyed, 74% were anxious about poor indoor air quality when entering buildings, showing that more needs to be done for all occupants to…

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What to Do When Your Pipes Burst

Key Takeaways Every homeowner who lives in a cold climate knows the dread of a burst pipe. The damage, the expense of fixing it and the hassle of dealing with insurance claims are enough to give anyone nightmares. Knowing what to do if your pipes burst can help — but taking proactive steps to prevent…