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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 [...]

June 15, 2021|

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 [...]

April 22, 2021|

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 [...]

March 31, 2021|

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 [...]

February 10, 2021|

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 [...]

January 4, 2021|

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 [...]

October 15, 2020|

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 [...]

October 14, 2020|

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 [...]

November 4, 2019|

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 [...]

October 3, 2019|

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 [...]

August 26, 2019|

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 [...]

January 28, 2019|

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 [...]

November 15, 2018|

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 [...]

November 1, 2018|

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 [...]

October 15, 2018|

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 [...]

August 16, 2018|

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 [...]

January 8, 2018|

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 [...]

November 21, 2017|

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 [...]

July 13, 2017|

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 [...]

May 17, 2017|

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 [...]

September 12, 2016|

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 [...]

July 15, 2016|

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 [...]

May 23, 2016|

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 [...]

March 28, 2016|

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 [...]

December 16, 2015|

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 [...]

November 26, 2015|

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 [...]

October 19, 2015|

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, [...]

May 4, 2015|
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