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What is the difference between a Condensing and Non-Condensing Tankless Water Heater?

By Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 24-10-2016

You just started exploring the potential of buying a tankless water heater and you stumbled on a couple terms you don’t understand: Condensing tankless water heater Non-condensing tankless water heater You probably get the tankless part. These water heaters don’t store water in a tank for you to dip into when you need it. They […]

5 Ways to Balance the Temperature Around Your House

By Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 21-10-2016

If your family is like so many others in Ontario, this is the time of year you start to notice some of the kinks in your home comfort system. You’ve started running the furnace and some areas in the house are noticeably cooler than others. You expect your entire home to be comfortable, but over […]

Why Your HVAC Equipment is Less Important than the People Installing It

By Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 16-10-2016

When you’re looking for the right heating and cooling equipment for your home, your first priority should be to find the right professional who can install it. Our team of licensed technicians at ClimateCare have the knowledge and skills to provide you with the service you and your family need. Here is some more information […]

Why Your Gas Fireplace Needs to be Pampered

By Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 28-09-2016

Most homeowners know the chimney of their wood burning fireplace needs a good cleaning every season. But gas fireplace owners are generally a little less serious about their annual fireplace cleaning. The gas fireplace burns nice and clean, after all. But it still produces some byproducts, and wear and tear are always present. Here are […]

What If I Skip My Furnace Maintenance?

By Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 21-09-2016

Is it OK to skip my furnace maintenance? Some homeowners across Ontario don’t think long about the consequences of skipping furnace maintenance from a qualified ClimateCare technician. The furnace will be fine for another year. It might be fine, unless it’s not. Problems develop for all kinds of reasons. In the immortal words of the Narrator […]

17 Ways to Cool Down Your Home This Summer

By Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 11-07-2016

It’s hot out there and sometimes it feels like no matter what you do, you can’t escape the stickiness of it. Many families across Ontario want to reduce their reliance on the air conditioner. We’re all for saving money, so take a look at some of the tips below and stay cool and comfortable all […]

Avoid AC Scams

By Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 03-07-2016

How to avoid getting scammed by an AC scammer Scam artists come in all shapes and sizes. ClimateCare customers across Ontario receive door to door visits from people claiming to be ClimateCare contractors a few times every season, and we get calls occasionally when our customers decide to reveal the scammers for what they are. […]

What Overheating Does to Your Body

By Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 17-06-2016

Our bodies are constantly engaged in a temperature balancing act. If the temperature inside your body drops about 10 degrees, you’re in trouble. But you only have about 3 degrees Celsius on the other end, the overheating end, before things get dire. Here’s exactly what overheating does to your body (and why you need to […]

Whole House Dehumidifiers

By Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 06-06-2016

When it comes to home dehumidification, a lot of homeowners tend to think it’s reserved for the winter months. Although portable dehumidifiers are able to improve indoor air quality during the winter months, whole home dehumidifiers achieve much more all year round. Summer is here and we’re already well into those hot and muggy days. When the […]

What is a MERV rating and Why Should I Care?

By Ken Philp ClimateCare | Date: 23-05-2016

What Does MERV Rating Mean? Proper air filtration is essential for breathing cleaner indoor air. Mechanical filters are the most common types of filters used in HVAC systems. They are also highly efficient and require minimal maintenance. The most important aspect of these filters is the mechanical efficiency rating value (MERV). Although it’s a great […]