Archive for December, 2008

Helpful Heating and Cooling Tips

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

With proper maintenance, you can extend the life and performance of your heating and cooling equipment. Here are a few simple ways to get the most from your system:

  • change your filters every three months
  • use a programmable thermostat
  • don’t jiggle the thermostat
  • don’t turn the air conditioner on and off
  • avoid blocking vents with furniture or drapery
  • have your professional HVAC contractor perform regular equipment inspections

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Choosing the Right Equipment for Your Home

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Selecting the right equipment for your home can be a bit confusing. Beware of contractors that may try to sell you more capacity than you need. Even though more capacity sounds like a good things, a system that’s too big for your home will heat or cool too quickly. This short cycling can lead to wear and tear, inadequate dehumidification and a reduced product life.

As your Gravenhurst representative will explain, choosing the right equipment depends on three key variables:

  1. the number of heating or cooling hours required
  2. the size and thermal efficiency of your home
  3. the cost of fuel in your area

Based on these variables. Your Gravenhurst representative will analyze your comfort needs and recommend the optimum equipment to give you the best performance, efficiency and return n your investment.

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