Peatson's Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd. Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

It’s Not Too Late for Furnace Maintenance

Monday, January 15th, 2024

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The best way to ensure a long and efficient service life for your furnace is by scheduling routine maintenance, ideally in the fall. But what if you forgot to schedule this vital service before the heating season started? Is it ever too late for furnace maintenance?

No matter what time of the year it’s scheduled, our furnace service is the best way to keep your furnace working as efficiently as possible, for as long as possible. Whether it’s at the beginning, middle, or end of the heating season, let’s go over why it’s not too late for furnace maintenance–most of the time.

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5 Silent Signs That Mean You Need Heating Repair

Monday, December 18th, 2023

More often than not, a piece of machinery will make some noises to let you know when it’s not functioning properly. For example, a car engine will sputter or backfire while a laptop will make a noisy whirring sound. Even a furnace makes noises when it’s not working as it should. Perhaps you’ve heard a grinding, booming, or screeching noise from your furnace at one time or another.

It’s never a good thing when the systems that make our lives easier start to emit moans and groans that mean they’re on the fritz. But at least they’re giving you fair warning. It’s almost worse when you don’t receive any audio clues ahead of time when your furnace suddenly gives out on you with what seems like no warning.

That’s why it pays to know the silent signs that mean you’re likely to need heating repair in Vaughan, ON. Here are 5 signs to be aware of.

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Furnace Efficiency Ratings: AFUE & What It Means

Monday, November 20th, 2023

So you’ve decided it’s time for furnace installation. Congratulations! The decision to spring for a new furnace is undoubtedly one that wasn’t made lightly.

Although the hard decision has been made, that doesn’t mean you’re completely done with making some choices when it comes to furnace replacement in Mississauga, ON. You’ll need to consider two important factors: whether you get a gas or electric furnace, and its AFUE rating if you go with gas.

An AFUE rating measures how efficient a gas furnace is. (It also measures furnaces that use propane and oil as a fuel source but in this blog we’ll be concentrating on gas.) The minimum AFUE is 95% which is already fairly high. Let’s take a look at how the AFUE ratings for furnaces differ between gas and electric models so you can be an informed consumer when you make this last decision regarding your new heating system.

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Is Your Furnace Ready for the Holidays?

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

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Fall is here, the leaves are changing, and Thanksgiving has come and gone. By now, you probably have a good idea of how your furnace is doing. Do you feel confident it’ll sail through the holiday season as easily as Santa’s sleigh through the sky on a clear winter night? Or do you suspect the need for a heating repair for your furnace is on the horizon?

The last thing you want interrupting your enjoyment of the holiday season is a faulty furnace. With many households expecting extended visits from family and friends, to hosting holiday parties and events, it’s the perfect time to go through this checklist to make sure you’ve done everything you can to ensure your furnace breezes through the holidays.

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5 Tips to Get Your Furnace Ready for Heating Season

Monday, September 25th, 2023

It’s officially fall and that means you’ll soon be transitioning to using your furnace if you haven’t done so already. Before you switch it on for the first time, there are some things you should do.

DIY maintenance along with scheduling a furnace tune-up with our team will make sure your furnace operates at peak performance this fall and winter. Let’s go over 5 essential things you should do before the cold weather hits.

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Why Furnace Maintenance Is So Important

Monday, May 8th, 2023

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A common question we often get from our customers is, “Do I really need to get my furnace tuned up every year?” Well, the answer is yes, you really should. If you want the absolute best performance from your furnace, we’re not exaggerating when we say maintenance is the optimal way to achieve that.

Maintenance offers many other benefits that definitely pay for themselves over time. So there’s no need to keep Googling “heater maintenance near me.” Getting a tune-up for your furnace is easy with our team. Let’s go over all the benefits.

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Here’s Why Smart Thermostats Make Sense

Monday, April 24th, 2023

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While most people have smartphones that they rely on, many homeowners still don’t have smart thermostats in their homes. You may be wondering why anyone would even need an advanced piece of technology to adjust the temperature of their homes. They assume a smart thermostat has one function: to tell the HVAC system what the temperature should be. But smart thermostats do so much more than that!

Just like a smartphone has a lot of helpful features, so do smart thermostats. Let’s take a look at some reasons why smart thermostats just make sense. That way, you can call us for smart thermostat installation in Oakville, ON.

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Why A Cracked Heat Exchanger in a Furnace Is Dangerous

Monday, April 10th, 2023

There are some furnace issues that are easier to overlook than others. Sometimes, the issue seems like a minor one. For example, so long as your furnace is heating your home, you might ignore the fact that it isn’t heating it as quickly as it used to. Or, if the air coming from the vents doesn’t seem as strong and hot as it once did.

However, when it comes to furnace service in Mississauga, ON, there are some issues that definitely shouldn’t be ignored. If you own a gas furnace, one of these major problems is a cracked heat exchanger. A cracked heat exchanger is a serious health and safety issue and needs immediate, professional HVAC service. Let’s go over the signs of a cracked heat exchanger to help you determine if it’s going on in your home.

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5 Common Furnace Problems and What They Mean

Monday, March 27th, 2023

When your furnace is running well, you hardly think about it. It quietly kicks on when it needs to bring your home’s temperature to the desired setting on the thermostat, and quietly turns off when it’s done.

But when your furnace isn’t up to snuff, you’ll definitely notice. It might make some noises that are unusual when it operates. The heated air might not feel as warm as it used to. Or it could seem like it’s taking longer to get to the set temperature, which you’ve also noticed as a slight increase in utility bills.

It’s best to call us for furnace repair in Vaughan, ON if you notice any of these issues. Ignoring a small issue is how you end up faced with a major problem that could prove costly to repair. Here’s a list of some furnace common issues and what the cause could be.

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Why You Need Professionals for Your Commercial HVAC Systems

Monday, February 13th, 2023

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Here in Ontario, our winters are long and severe. With rainstorms, snowstorms, windstorms, and ice storms occurring frequently throughout the winter, your commercial property relies heavily on its heating system to keep people safe and warm. When it comes to commercial heating in Milton, ON, you need a team of licensed technicians who have the skills and expertise to provide the commercial heating solutions your business requires.

Whether you need a new installation, want to upgrade your current commercial heating system, or need emergency repairs, our team of licensed service mechanics, refrigeration mechanics, and sheet metal mechanics is here to help. Read on to learn why you should never hire a general handyman or residential HVAC technician for your commercial heating jobs.

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