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How long do Central Air Conditioning Systems last?

Sep 5, 2019

Many homeowners will need to replace their central air conditioning systems during their houses’ lifetimes. The average central AC system life span is 12- to 15- years if it’s properly maintained and installed. Heat pumps have around the same life span — approximately...

Scary Furnace Sounds You Should Not Ignore

Aug 22, 2019

Do you hear unusual sounds coming from the furnace? Whether it is a high-pitched squeal or loud bang, you have the right to be alarmed. The temperatures are starting to drastically drop, and there isn’t any reason to put up with frightening noises all autumn and...

Which Generator Is Right for You?

Aug 15, 2019

Summer thunderstorms bring important rain to our area, and it’ll revitalize the soil and help flora grow. However, they also can lead to negative, power outages. In Winnipeg it means you might wind up lying in the dark, sweating without an AC, and consuming canned...

Fun Historical Facts About Air Conditioning

Aug 8, 2019

Did you know that the first modern air conditioning system was installed in 1902? Dr. Willis Carrier, also known as “The Father of Air Conditioning”, began his cool concept in 1881 by using a slide rule to calculate dew point control.  This breakthrough was the...

Furnace Humidifiers

Jun 20, 2019

Winnipeg is dry. I don’t, by that, mean that Winnipeg is boring; we’re an exciting, festive city with lots to do; as one wonderful Finn once famously said, “Winnipeg is Good”. I mean Winnipeg is literally dry; the winters are so cold that moisture can’t remain in the...

When Your AC is Blowing Hot Air

May 30, 2019

You’ve probably heard the expression “blowing hot air”; it means that someone is talking a lot, but what they’re saying doesn’t have any substance. The metaphor essentially means what they’re saying is useless; when an air conditioner is blowing hot air, it’s not just...

Should I Rent or Buy a Furnace?

May 23, 2019

In a universe of perfect capitalism, everybody always makes the most economically viable decision, creating an incredible balance of goods and services that exactly parallels the wants and desires of consumers. Sadly, we aren’t all perfectly rational consumers, in...

Why Is My Furnace Blowing Hot Air?

May 16, 2019

Recently, we ran an article on why your air conditioner might be blowing hot air – basically, the last thing you want an air conditioner to do! We love furnaces as much as we love air conditioners, so we don’t want to give them the cold shoulder, especially...

Understanding HVAC Warranties

Mar 31, 2019

Here’s a nightmare scenario: you’ve just had a new furnace installed, and you’re looking forward to your nice and toasty home. A week later, you hear banging noises coming from the basements, and with a thud or a sputter, the heat stops coming out of the vents; your...

Furnace Advice for Snowbirds

Mar 5, 2019

During Winnipeg’s freezing cold winters, it’s incredibly important to have a functioning furnace. Without one, you’re bound to be way too chilly; so cold, in fact, that it can be life-threatening. No one really needs to be told this, because it’s obvious as soon as...