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How Do I Know What Size Air Conditioner I Need For My House?

When buying a new air conditioning system, it must be an appropriate size to handle your cooling needs. But how do you determine the right size of AC unit you need to efficiently cool your home? How To Estimate Air Conditioner Size in Tons First, let’s look at how air conditioner sizes are determined. An…

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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…

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How to Choose a Central Air Conditioner for Your Home in 4 Steps

Buying a new central air conditioner is a complicated decision for homeowners, especially if you’ve never shopped for HVAC equipment before. If you make the right choice, you’re rewarded with a comfortable home, potentially lower energy bills and a cooling system that won’t break down prematurely. If you make the wrong choice, you may face…

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How Long Does a Furnace Last?

Like all appliances, furnaces often start encountering problems as they age. Some issues are repairable, and others indicate that a replacement is necessary. Purchasing a new furnace can come with significant costs. The following guide will help you determine whether repairing your furnace or buying a new one is more cost and comfort-efficient. If you’re…

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Simple Tips to Winterize Your House’s Pipes

During cold winter months, freezing temperatures and harsh weather conditions can wreak havoc on your pipes and plumbing system. Avoid costly repairs and inconvenience by following our basic plumbing winterization steps. Basic Steps to Winterize House Plumbing 1. Insulate Exposed Pipes The first step in winterizing your plumbing is to protect your pipes from the…

How to Troubleshoot a Furnace: 7 Steps to Finding a Solution

During cold winter temperatures, a well-running furnace is essential to maintaining comfort in your home. Regular maintenance on your HVAC system helps ensure optimal performance on the coldest days when you need it most.  Unfortunately, unexpected furnace problems can arise. If you’re having trouble with your heating system, review the following steps suggested by our…

Enercare Announces New Collaboration with Sustainable Smart Home Leader ecobee

Enercare is thrilled to announce our new collaboration with ecobee, a leading provider of smart thermostats that empower homeowners to reduce their energy usage, and carbon footprint. Since launching the world’s first smart thermostat in 2009, ecobee has continued to redefine what a thermostat can do. ecobee’s smart thermostats are designed to make homes more…

ecobee3 lite – Elevating Home Comfort, and Energy Savings All-in-One

The ecobee3 lite thermostat is a powerful and user-friendly device that you can use to help reduce your energy consumption while keeping your home comfortable. Whether you’re a new user or just upgrading your old thermostat, the ecobee3 lite has plenty of features that you’ll want to explore. In this blog post, we’ll take a…

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…

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How UV Lights Make Your HVAC System Better

Enhance Your HVAC System With UV Lights Although your HVAC system’s primary purpose is to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer, it can also play a key role in maintaining your home’s indoor air quality. Along with physical filters, UV lights can work with your HVAC system to neutralize mould,…

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How to Remove Allergens From Your Home

How to Remove Allergens From Your Home If you or someone in your household is experiencing a runny or stuffy nose, a scratchy throat, or itchy, watery eyes and you’re not sure why, it could be because of environmental allergens in your home. If you can determine what your allergy triggers are, you will know…

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How Rain Affects Your Home

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…