Carbon Monoxide Detectors – It’s The Law!

Carbon Monoxide detectors mandatory by April 15th in Ontario homes The deadline is tomorrow! By April 15, homes in Ontario must be equipped with a working carbon monoxide (CO) detector. The Ontario regulation requires single-family homes to have the detectors...

Air Filters: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

You seldom see them, but air filters are in many of your household appliances – your fridge, dryer, vacuum, furnace and air conditioner! Air filters are a vital part of your home’s air quality, which means that they require regular tender loving care. If you avoid...

It’s No Miracle, It’s Afterglow

Programmable thermostats may be a problem for the elderly and infirm. If you are helping look after a senior or someone infirm, check the programming on their furnace thermostat. We recently received a call from an elderly neighbour because she didn’t have any heat!...