If the air inside your home seems stuffy or is causing too much coughing or sneezing, it may be time to clean up that invisible part of your indoor environment. Here are some useful approaches to improving the air quality in your home.
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Even though gas leaks from furnaces, boilers and water heaters in the home are rare, they occur every year and can be deadly. During the winter when furnaces are blasting, it’s especially important to give it some consideration, because your home is closed up and there isn’t enough ventilation to allow gas to escape.
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Old homes often have many things to recommend them: character, style, interesting nooks and crannies, high ceilings, beautiful wood and sound plaster walls. Something they often don’t have, however, is an excellent heating and cooling system.
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If you’ve ever had furnace problems during freezing weather, you know that a warm house is far preferable to wrapping yourself in layers of blankets and drinking hot tea to ward off the chill.
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Modern technology has made it possible to vary the temperature in various rooms of your home, either with zone heating or smart vents. Both help to maximize the efficiency of your HVAC system. But what’s the difference and which is right for you?
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Buying a new furnace for your home can be a confusing prospect if you\’ve never done it before. The choices are varied but the right choice comes down to a few key factors. Consult our Gas Furnace Buying Guide for frequently asked questions about new furnaces.
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If your furnace is reaching the end of its life, or if you’re looking to upgrade now, you will be happy to learn that heating systems have made great technological strides over the past decade.
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Many homeowners today would agree that a combi boiler is hot stuff when it comes to efficiency and cost effectiveness. Before you rush out to buy one, it’s important that you, yourself, know how they work and why combi boilers make devoted fans of the people who use them.
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If you’re building a new home or renovating an old one, you are probably considering how to heat the interior. Today, there are more choices than ever before, and you want to ensure that you select the system that best suits your needs.
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It’s important to review rebate requirements before you purchase a new furnace. First of all, make sure the product you are planning to purchase is eligible for a FortisBC rebate. You will need to review all the details and/or call us to discuss your options. Second, rebates themselves are often changing. As a Fortis BC Trade Ally Member, we will ensure
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