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How Geothermal Heating Works: A Comprehensive Guide

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 06-03-2022

Are you interested in saving a ton of money on your energy bill? What would you think if we told you that you can invest in a heating system that will eventually pay for itself? Hopefully, you’d jump for a signup sheet. In this article, we explain how geothermal heating works so you can see […]

5 Benefits of Using a Local HVAC Company Over a National One

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 01-02-2022

There are a few national HVAC chains in Canada, that offer service all over the country, which you can call for your HVAC needs. But we think it is best to choose an HVAC company that has closer ties to your local area. There are at least five good reasons that you should avoid those […]

Why Do Air Conditioners Freeze

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 20-01-2022

If it’s the middle of summer and your air conditioners freeze up with coils covered in ice, turn the unit(s) off. The next step is to call your local ClimateCare member for a service call to diagnose the problem. It may be relatively easy to fix, but if left alone, serious problems will soon develop. […]

4 HVAC Tips When Working from Home

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 04-01-2022

Whether you’re new to the work-from-home life or if you’ve been at it for years, you can always improve your comfort and productivity. One often neglected aspect of your work life is your air quality and your comfort. While you might not have much control over these things in an office, when you’re at home […]

Buying a New Furnace for an Old Home

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 01-12-2021

You own an old home, so you’re used to having to update different home systems and to dealing with the frustrations, and charms, of an aged home. You probably will not be surprised to hear that picking out a furnace for and installing HVAC in an old home has its challenges. Older homes were not […]

5 Crucial Furnace Room Safety Tips

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 11-11-2021

5 Crucial Furnace Room Safety Tip The furnace room is a place that many people don’t think about often. It houses the furnace, which heats your home and keeps it warm in the winter. It also contains all the ducts and vents in your home that bring air from the outside into your heating system. […]

Why are Heat Vents Placed Under Windows?

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 26-10-2021

Have you ever noticed that the heat vents in your home are all, almost without exception, placed beneath windows? It’s easy to conclude that this is a mistake. Many homeowners think that by directing their heat at the windows they are losing heat faster and therefore asking their furnace or other heating system to work […]

What We Look at When We Assess Your Furnace

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 09-09-2021

Getting your furnace regularly inspected is the key to keeping it operating safely and efficiently throughout the winter. An efficient furnace not only runs less frequently, it also uses less energy so your utility bills stay under control. Most people only think about their furnace when something goes wrong. Professional technicians work with heating systems […]

Furnace and Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Ratings

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 01-08-2021

How do you know for sure your new furnace or air conditioner is more efficient than your old clunker? Take a look at this infographic on efficiency ratings. Bookmark the page and refer back to it when you start investigating your furnace or air conditioner upgrade. Learn how efficiency is measured and how to get […]

5 Signs Your Furnace Filter Needs Changing

By Dows ClimateCare | Date: 14-07-2021

Your furnace filter contributes to the quality of the air in your home. It also contributes to your furnace’s efficiency. Many homeowners are unaware their furnace filter needs to be changed regularly to help improve air circulation and air quality. Here we offer five signs your furnace filter needs changing, and why it’s so important. […]

How Geothermal Heating Works: A Comprehensive Guide

5 Benefits of Using a Local HVAC Company Over a National One

Why Do Air Conditioners Freeze

4 HVAC Tips When Working from Home

Buying a New Furnace for an Old Home

5 Crucial Furnace Room Safety Tips

Why are Heat Vents Placed Under Windows?

What We Look at When We Assess Your Furnace

Furnace and Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Ratings

5 Signs Your Furnace Filter Needs Changing

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