Peatson's Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Vaughan’

Your Water Heater Maintenance Guide

Monday, April 22nd, 2024
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Water heaters are essential appliances in our homes, providing hot water for showers, laundry, and dishwashing. Regular hot water on-demand system maintenance is crucial to ensure you and your family remain comfortable through the Vaughan, ON seasons. This guide will explore how you can help maintain a healthy water heater over time and why it’s an important housekeeping task. 

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5 Silent Signs That Mean You Need Heating Repair

Monday, December 18th, 2023
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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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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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4 Sounds That Mean Your AC Needs Help

Monday, June 19th, 2023

Summer is almost here and you’re probably looking forward to longer days, sunshine, warm weather, and barbecues. The last thing you want to interrupt the summer fun is having to schedule air conditioning repair. That’s why it’s important to know the earliest signs that your AC needs a check-up.

Luckily, your AC will let you know when it needs some help. How does it let you know? By making a lot of noise. Any sounds that are out of the ordinary or that are extremely loud and noticeable are signs that your AC should be looked at by a professional HVAC technician. Let’s discuss those noises and what they mean.

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5 Common Furnace Problems and What They Mean

Monday, March 27th, 2023
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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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How To Avoid Heating Repairs This Season

Monday, December 19th, 2022
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The official first day of winter is almost here! With the weather we’ve been having, this probably isn’t a surprise. Despite the cold, our beautiful winter weather is considered to be one of the perks of living here by many Ontarians who relish this time of year.

However, in order to enjoy the brisk weather outdoors, you need to have a reliable furnace at home to keep your indoor temperature warm and cozy. A dependable furnace isn’t a luxury in Ontario; it’s a necessity. How confident are you in your furnace’s ability to see your family through the winter with no interruptions?

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3 Huge Tips for a New Furnace Installation

Monday, February 28th, 2022

Are you getting a new furnace installed? Don’t until you know these tips!

As a major part of any home, heating is a huge investment and one that needs to be done right. There are a number of ways that you can take advantage of this process, and truly make it work to your advantage in terms of cost savings and peace of mind. The following are three massive tips you should keep in mind prior to settling on your space’s next furnace.

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Target Contaminants With an Air Purifier

Friday, February 11th, 2022

Air purifiers are amazing pieces of technology. Before UV air purifiers were invented, we paid professionals to do extensive work throughout our air ducts and our homes just to remove half as many contaminants as these systems can do on their own. The amount of legwork and elbow grease that was required to do what an air purifier does is pretty remarkable.

We know that to anyone who isn’t familiar with air purifiers in Vaughan, ON, they can seem like magic. We’ve met plenty of homeowners that just don’t trust them because they simply don’t understand how a system so small and simple could do so much.

Well, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re going to go into deep detail about how UV air purifiers work, how they target contaminants, and ultimately how they keep your home clean, safe, and odor-free. Just make sure you call our team for an installation if you’re interested!

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