Prepare your heating system for winter with our fall furnace maintenance checklist. Learn essential homeowner checks and understand when professional service is needed to keep your Ottawa home warm.
It might feel a little early to think about your fireplace while you’re still enjoying long summer evenings, but that’s exactly what makes August such a good time to start planning. Once Ottawa’s cooler weather arrives, fireplaces quickly move from something homeowners have been thinking about to something they want to enjoy right now. Starting…
Your fireplace has always been there, creating warmth on cold winter evenings and bringing family and friends together. So when it stops working the way it should, it can be difficult to know what comes next. Is it something that can be repaired, or is it time to invest in a replacement? The truth is,…
There’s a reason people naturally gather around a fireplace. It’s not just about the warmth. A fireplace creates a focal point, adds atmosphere, and brings a sense of comfort that few other features in a home can match. While fireplaces were once considered a luxury reserved for formal living rooms, today’s gas fireplaces are finding…
How Often Should I Have My Ducts Cleaned? When was the last time you had your ducts cleaned out? If it’s longer than you can remember, it’s very likely that your indoor air quality is contaminated with particles of bacteria, dust, mould, pet dander, and more. Without a professional cleaning, this can eventually impact your…
As a homeowner, you try your best to protect your family and home from threats such as leaks or external damages. Another critical task is keeping them warm during cold days and nights. One way to do this is to check your windows to see if they are closed and/or provide everyone with a comfortable…
A wood-burning fireplace or stove can be a valuable addition to your home, offering both warmth and functionality. However, ensuring your chimney is properly maintained is crucial for safety and efficiency. There are two key services for chimney upkeep: cleaning and sweeping. This guide explores the differences and benefits of these services and why certified…
How to Prepare Your Home for the Summer Canadians love spending the summer lounging in the backyard, enjoying the outdoor weather, and soaking in the sun. What they don’t love is being stuck outside repairing the home in the hot, humid heat. To avoid spending the better part of the year working on your home,…
As temperatures drop and you reach for the thermostat, encountering a burning smell from your heater can be alarming. While it’s easy to jump to conclusions about serious malfunctions or impending doom for your HVAC system, there are several benign reasons why your heater might smell like it’s burning. From the accumulation of dust during…
If you’ve been coughing, sneezing, or just feeling under the weather lately, it may be due to your indoor air quality. Regardless of the season or weather outdoors, keeping the air you breathe in your home clean can help you feel better by minimizing exposure to harmful particles, allergens, and bacteria. In this post, we’ll…
Most people don’t realize the true importance of duct cleaning until their HVAC system struggles to keep up. This guide reviews why duct cleaning in the winter is a great idea, in no small part, because it can improve your air quality and overall health. Here are the reasons you should schedule a duct cleaning…
Gas Fireplace Maintenance: How Often and What’s Required? The fall and winter are great times to think about gas fireplace maintenance. There’s nothing more cozy during the colder months than cuddling up with loved ones in front of the fireplace, so you want to ensure it’s working just as it should be. This guide reviews…
