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When Is the Best Time to Schedule AC Maintenance?
Stay Cool and Efficient with Timely Air Conditioner Service If you’ve ever asked, “when to schedule AC service?” or “how often should I service my AC?”, you’re not alone. Homeowners across Ontario know the importance [...]
How to Tell if Your Water Heater is Gas or Electric?
When it comes to choosing the right water heater for your home, understanding the difference between a gas vs electric water heater is crucial. Many homeowners find themselves unsure of the type of water heater [...]
Furnace Filters 101: How Often to Replace, How to Choose, and Everything You Need to Know
When it comes to maintaining your home's heating system, furnace filters play a crucial role. Not only do they help improve your air quality, but they also ensure that your furnace runs efficiently. However, how [...]
How Long Do Water Heaters Last and When Should You Replace Yours?
A water heater is a crucial part of any home, providing hot water for showers, cleaning, and cooking, but like all appliances, it has a finite lifespan. Understanding your water heater lifespan and knowing the [...]
4 A/C Problems Caused by a Dirty Air Filter & How To Deal With Them
Though clogged air filters are one of the most common problems affecting the functionality of air conditioner systems, the filter is usually the most ignored item of your HVAC system, that in fact needs the [...]
13 More Ways to Cool Down Your Home This Summer
Fans are pretty fun, but an efficient, tuned-up air conditioner is more fun. If your family is like so many others across Ontario, cutting back on energy use (and those horrendous monthly bills that come [...]
This Earth Day, Let’s Fight Phantom Power
Have you heard the term “Phantom Power”? It’s the energy your devices and appliances use while plugged in, even if they’re turned off. According to Hydro One, phantom power could contribute up to 10 percent [...]
Heating and Cooling Your Garage Workshop and Other Alternative Workspaces
If you’ve begun working at home more, but you don’t have a dedicated room as a home office, you may have set up shop in your garage, or another alternative workspace that doesn’t have heating [...]
Clean Air Plants for Your Home
Do you know the top houseplants for clean air? While you’re adding plants to your landscaping outside, why not add these plants to the inside of your home? NASA tested some plants to see if [...]
FURNACE ON THE FRITZ?
Yes, you can have it fixed or replaced during the pandemic. Here are 5 tips for keeping your family safe during a technician’s visit. As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches the one-year mark, essential home appliances [...]
Guide to Whole Home Humidifiers
A whole-home humidifier is one of the lesser-known parts of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. They’re attached to the ductwork near your furnace and are often forgotten there. They are considered add-on [...]
All You Need To Know About Hydronic Heating Systems
Hydronic heating is a home heating system that uses water instead of air to spread the heat throughout the home. In technical lingo we say, “the heat transfer medium is water”. This type of heating [...]
What You Need to Know About HEPA Filters
High-Efficiency Particulate Air filters (abbreviated to HEPA) are a bit of a mystery to homeowners. Most get that these filters offer superior filtration, but other than that, you may not know much. There is a [...]
What Does Furnace Maintenance Get Me?
Hispanic airconditioning repair man performing maintenance We’re getting closer to furnace maintenance season, and customers often ask us what our industry-leading 26 point furnace maintenance checklist includes. It’s no secret; our furnace maintenance [...]
How To Help Your Furnace Work Better In Your Home
Have you ever wondered, how long should a furnace last? The answer depends on several different factors, including the make and model, if it is the right size for your home and how you treat [...]
Top Tankless Water Heater Questions Answered
The first electric hot water tank was developed by a man named Edwin Rudd in 1889. While the concept was rudimentary, it evolved into the hot water storage tanks we use today. Now, modern water [...]
Consequences of a Dirty Furnace Filter
With winter just around the corner, it’s time to make sure your furnace is in good working order. One of the most important tasks is to replace your dirty furnace filter. Why is the filter so important? We’ll explain. What an Air Filter Does Your furnace’s air filter plays a huge part in keeping the [...]
Why Does My A/C Run Constantly?
Air conditioners are crucial in order to help us get through the hottest parts of the year. But sometimes it may seem like your unit is working harder than it should. If you wonder, “Why [...]
How to Reduce Electricity Consumption of Air Conditioners While Being Energy Efficient
Being diligent about our carbon footprint in summer can be tough considering how often we rely on our air conditioners and other devices to keep us cool. But understanding how to reduce electricity consumption of [...]
Summer HVAC Maintenance Tips to Help Keep You Cool
With another humid summer expected, our HVAC systems need to be in excellent working order. The last thing you want is to find out that your cooling system has malfunctioned on the hottest day of [...]
Troubleshooting an Air Conditioner that Runs Without Cooling
You can hear your air conditioner and know that it must be running, but your home doesn’t feel any cooler. Sound familiar? It’s a frustrating problem to have, especially in the middle of summer when [...]
Air Conditioner Fact Sheet for First Time Homeowners
Being a homeowner for the first time is an exciting time, but home ownership also comes with new lessons in home maintenance and developing caretaker habits that can only be learned through experience. What you [...]
How to Extend the Life of Your Air Conditioner
The rattling of a failing air conditioner can be an expensive sound. So, how can you extend the life of your air conditioner and get the most out of your unit before spending thousands on [...]
Saving Energy in Open Concept Homes: Do High Efficiency Furnaces Run More Often?
Open concept homes are an increasingly common design for new homes and home renovations. While open concept homes bring many benefits, they can be harder to save energy in, since the space is not as [...]
Why Should You Replace Your Old Furnace with a Best Rated High Efficiency Furnace?
Replacing your old furnace with a new best rated high efficiency furnace has many benefits. A high efficiency furnace can: Reduce home heating expenses Ensure your family stays warm and comfortable all winter long Decrease [...]
Tips to Reducing Heating Costs This Winter
With the recent cold weather we’re experiencing, many residents are asking “How do I keep my heating costs down?” There are many things you can do to keep those bills at a manageable level. Maximize [...]
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality During Winter
The snow is falling outside and we can clearly see the impact of winter on our yards, sidewalks, decks and porches. What is not so apparent however, is the impact of the change in seasons [...]
Should You Pay Upfront for Your Furnace or Make Monthly Payments?
Your old furnace is breaking down or costing you a fortune in monthly energy costs. If you know it is time for a new furnace, but you’re not sure if you can afford it, ComfortPlus [...]
Why We All Love Fireplaces So Much!
Fireplaces are favorite amenities that most buyers consider a plus when searching for a new home. These creature comforts add an extra touch of architectural vitality to a house, inside and out. There are plenty [...]
4 Reasons to Book Fall Furnace Maintenance
Fall is in full swing and winter is just a few weeks out. It's a little chilly now, but eventually it's going to get REALLY cold. That means you should book furnace maintenance from Comfort [...]
How To Prepare Your Furnace for Winter
With the cooler Fall weather now upon us, it’s a perfect time to start prepping your home for the Winter season. This article provides some quick tips on how to maintain your furnace in your [...]
10 Steps That Will Prolong Your HVAC’s Life!
As a first step, it's a great idea to hire an HVAC company such as Comfort Plus ClimateCARE to inspect your heating/cooling system and conduct maintenance every Fall and Spring. They’ll do things such as check [...]
Great Things to Do in Hamilton and Surrounding Areas This Summer
Summer’s in full swing at Comfort Plus ClimateCare and you’ve got a well-earned vacation coming up. Speaking of your vacation, according to MoneySense, 53% of Canadians stayed home and enjoyed a “staycation” in 2017. And [...]
Show Your Furnace Some Love and Change Your Filter this Summer!
Changing your furnace filter at this time of year might sound like a strange concept, right? After all, with the hot temperatures we’ve been experiencing, who thinks of furnaces?! As the experts in HVAC, we [...]
7 Rules to Save Money on Air Conditioning this Summer!
Running the air conditioning can make an electricity bill skyrocket, but the alternative isn't pretty either...we all need to escape the heat! Luckily, there are a few ways that you can help your air conditioner [...]
Is It Time for a New Air Conditioner? Here are 5 Signs. (Infographic)
If you recall, spring and summer 2017 had more rainy days than sunny ones. In fact, it wasn’t until September when the hot weather truly arrived and you were forced to turn on your air [...]
Is There Too Much Radon in Your Home? Only 6 per cent of Canadians Test for this Dangerous Gas!
Source: Article By Monique Scotti National Online Journalist, Politics Global News The government of Canada is gearing up for another public education push linked to radon, a potentially harmful gas lurking in high concentrations in close to [...]
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Leaks from Your Furnace
It is very important to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) build-up in your home. CO is the number-one cause of poisoning deaths in North America. It’s an invisible, odorless, poisonous gas produced by the incomplete combustion [...]
5 Signs Your Furnace is Due for a Tune-Up
Everybody at Comfort Plus ClimateCare wishes you a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2018. Winter’s in full effect here in Hamilton, Brantford, and Cambridge. Your furnace is working hard to keep [...]
It’s Flu and Cold Season – Are You Protected?
Yes it’s that time of year again - temperatures changing, kids back to school, indoor social events … and that means germs circulating from every angle! ACHOO! One line of defense to protect your family’s [...]
The Pros (There Are No Cons, Really) of Scheduling Regular Furnace Maintenance
You’re a responsible homeowner. You also know that winter can be quite brutal in Hamilton, Cambridge, Brantford and surrounding areas. So maybe you’ve been thinking about signing up for ongoing furnace maintenance from Comfort Plus [...]
Now’s the Time to Book Fall Furnace Maintenance
Summer’s over. Fall has just begun. Before you know it, winter will arrive and your furnace will be working overtime to keep you and your family warm and toasty. Here’s the big question: Is your [...]
What Can You Do to Keep Your AC in Good Shape?
Seasonal air conditioner maintenance is the most important factor in extending the lifespan and maintaining the efficiency of your central air conditioning system. Ordinary wear and tear, especially dirt and grime buildup, can cause your [...]
13 More Ways to Cool Down Your Home This Summer
It’s mid-May and Brantford has already seen temperatures above 30 degrees. If your family is like so many others across the city, cutting back on energy use (and those horrendous monthly bills that came from [...]
Why Families in Brantford Invest in Whole House Humidifiers
Do you have humidifiers at home? It looks nice here, but how practical is a humidifier for every room in the house? Some families stuff small, ineffective humidifiers into every room. Sometime in [...]
Buying Your Hot Water Tank is More Affordable than Renting
If you’re like most homeowners in our service area, from Brantford to Cambridge to Hamilton, you rent your water tank. It’s what your parents did in the house you grew up in. It’s how you [...]
What is the difference between a Condensing and Non-Condensing Tankless Water Heater?
What is a Condensing Tankless Water Heater? What is Non-Condensing? 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 [...]
Does Your Furnace Need a Good Cleaning?
We get a lot of the same questions from families from Hamilton to Cambridge, and we want everybody to feel comfortable in their knowledge of home comfort appliances before buying any equipment or signing up for [...]
Chip Away at the Cost of Home Ownership
How to chip away at the cost of home ownership If you think you're spending too much on bills every month (as most Canadian homeowners do), we have some easy ways to chip away at [...]
What is a MERV rating and Why Should I Care?
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 [...]
Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?
It’s not an easy decision to make, and it's why so many customers come to us asking, "should I repair or replace my furnace?" A single repair might save some money, but will this just [...]
The Difference Between Single Stage, Two Stage and Modulating Furnaces
You’re in the market for a new furnace and understand that each furnace is different. Somehow. You’re not sure, other than the fact that each is described differently by the manufacturer, exactly what the differences [...]
Storm Safety
Winter storms can cause problems outside and inside the home. The buildup of wind pressure, ice, and snow can cause trees and branches to drop on power lines leading to blackouts and electrical hazards. These [...]
Odourless, Tasteless and Invisible Danger at Home
They call carbon monoxide (CO) the silent killer. The gas is invisible, odourless and tasteless, so it can invade your home without anybody noticing. According to Statistics Canada, an average of 50 deaths in Canada [...]
Choose the most efficient fireplace
Choose the Most Efficient Fireplace for Your Family If you’re looking for a new fireplace to install, you’ve got three main types of fireplaces to choose from. Gas fireplaces Wood burning fireplaces Pellet fireplaces You [...]
When Should I Replace My Water Heater?
Not Sure When You Should Replace Your Water Heater? Showers, dishes, laundry and baths. Yep, your water heater probably works harder than any other home appliance. If it decides to walk off the job, well, [...]
