Furnace Energy Efficiency AFUE
Furnace Energy Efficiency Furnaces like most large house hold appliances have an energy efficiency rating. So I am not sure about you, but to me it was all very confusing to understand which rating...
View ArticleBeware: Thinking Fall Furnace Replacement?
Don’t Fall For a Furnace Replacement Price Too Good To Be True! So Fall is basically here, the leaves are changing colours and the weather is getting cooler- especially during the night time. Many...
View ArticleFall Season Furnace Maintenance
Furnace and General Maintenance Tips for the Fall season! Tis the season the colder weather approaches us. It’s time to turn off your central air conditioner, clean your duct system from all the...
View ArticleDuct Cleaning before a Furnace Cleaning
It has come to my attention that people are confused as to when is the right time to clean your ducts in your home. Cleaning your duct system is a great idea, it cleans the dust mites, allergens,...
View ArticleIndoor Air Quality
It has been said that Canadians spend up to 90% of our life in our homes. That is pretty substantial, to think we actually spend that amount of time at home — and to think I actually thought I had a...
View ArticleTypes of Furnaces Explained!
What is the difference between single stage, two stage, and variable speed furnaces? Sometimes it can get pretty confusing in regards to choosing the right furnace for your personal needs. There are...
View ArticleDave Lennox Signature® Collection SLP98V Variable Capacity Gas Furnace
Looking for a quite, highly efficient furnace that is almost 100% efficient? Look this furnace the SLP98V, the top of the line “Cadillac” of all furnaces. Read some of the features and added value this...
View ArticleFall To Do List
So the snow has already started to show its ugly face here in Southern Ontario. Especially after the chaos that just ended with Hurricane Sandy, and after having the wind blowing at 100km in and around...
View ArticleHRAI – Heating Refrigeration Air Conditioning Institute of Canada
Who are they? Founded in 1968, the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) is a non-profit national trade association of manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors in the...
View ArticleWhat is a Heat Pump
What is a Heat Pump? How does it work? A heat pump is a unique piece of equipment. I have noticed that people call all too often asking about what it is and how it is useful. Or people just don’t...
View ArticleFurnace Red Tagged by a HVAC Mechanic?
Furnace or other equipment get red tagged? So its official we are now in the winter season, Christmas has come and gone and New Years has been celebrated with our loved ones. The winter brings long...
View ArticleQuick and Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Heating Bill This Year
New units have much higher efficiency levels to help you save money by lowering your utility bills, and are more reliable than older systems. Systems more than 10 years old use a lot more fuel than...
View ArticleHumidifier Operation Help
We are going to talk about proper humidifier operation so that we can try to clear up any confusion regarding how to use it and how much humidity is acceptable in your home. Also, central humidifiers...
View ArticleOut With The Old, In With The New
They say that no place is like home. Well that is certainly true in regards to our old location that we lost nearly two years ago. Our temporary location has definitely kept the business going, but...
View ArticleSwitch the Stat!
We would like to announce our participation with the Switch the Stat program in partnership with HRAI. At A1 we are always looking to reduce our environmental footprint, and this is just another great...
View ArticleStandard Hot Water Heater and Tankless Hot Water Heater
To have a tank or not have a tank that is the question! The difference between the two water heaters is mainly that one uses a storage tank and the other does not. Tankless water heaters are sometimes...
View ArticleMITSAIR Side Discharge Condensing Unit
Introducing the MITSAIR Air Conditioner A1 Air Conditioning & Heating has brought on a new product for the Spring/Summer season. This new product is the MITS AIR Side Discharge Condensing Unit....
View ArticleHow to Adjust Your Room Temperature with Your Laptop and Smartphone
Cloud computing and Thermostats; surely this combination cannot mix together! This sounds like technology that only the Jetsons would have. Well not any more because simply by logging in from your...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Home Comfort Protection Plan: SuperCare
A1 Air Conditioning understands how frustrating a malfunctioning heating, or cooling unit can be when you really need it to work and the only aspect even more frustrating is the cost of repairing the...
View ArticleHow to Reduce Your Air Conditioning Bill
You can make small and easy changes to reduce your air conditioning bill. Though air conditioning is the second largest energy consuming devices in the home (besides the refrigerator) you can manage...
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