Temprite Climate Solutions Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

Heating Maintenance Doesn’t Have an Expiration Date!

Monday, February 5th, 2024
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As winter approaches, we often focus on cozying up with blankets and sipping hot cocoa, forgetting that our trusty heating systems require attention too. Heating maintenance isn’t a one-time affair—it’s an ongoing commitment to the well-being of your home and your wallet.

If you missed scheduling maintenance in fall, you might think it’s better to just skip it. Don’t do it! We’ll explore why scheduling heater maintenance in Parksville, BC is something you’ll want to do every year—and there isn’t a cut-off date for getting done, as long as you get it done.

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Electric Furnace vs. Heat Pump

Monday, January 22nd, 2024
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When it comes to ensuring comfort in your home, choosing the right HVAC system is crucial. Among the various options available, electric furnaces and heat pumps are two popular choices for homeowners. You may find yourself facing the choice between a heat pump and an electric furnace in Parksville, BC—which should you choose?

Below, we’ll look into this question by comparing the two systems. This will assist you with making an informed choice, although you’ll need the help of expert HVAC installers.

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How to Tell Your Boiler Needs Professional Repair Work

Monday, December 25th, 2023
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Before you resign yourself to shivering through the season because your boiler has broken, learn to recognize the telltale signs your boiler needs professional repair work.

Imagine waking up to a frigid house, the once constant hiss of your boiler replaced by an ominous silence. Or seeing a sudden rise on your energy bills that you can’t account for. These are just a few signs your boiler could be in distress and in need of heating repair from our qualified team. 

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Your Gas Furnace Doesn’t Stay On—Here’s Why Might Be Happening

Monday, December 11th, 2023
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Winters are in full swing, and the last thing you want is your gas furnace in Cumberland, BC acting up. If you’ve noticed that your furnace doesn’t stay on for as long as it should, there could be various reasons behind this issue. It’s crucial to diagnose and address these issues promptly. Let’s dive into some potential culprits that might be causing your gas furnace to turn off prematurely.

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Why Is My Furnace Shutting Down Early?

Monday, October 30th, 2023
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When you need your home’s gas furnace working, the last thing you want to happen is to have it keep shutting down on you. Unfortunately, this is one of the more common furnace issues you may run into: burners that won’t stay lit. There may be a simple explanation for it, but in many cases you’ll need to call us for professional furnace repair in Comox, BC. Please do not attempt to make any repairs to a gas furnace on your own, as it’s potentially hazardous.

So why aren’t the furnace burners staying lit? Let’s examine some of the possibilities:

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How Heating Maintenance Keeps Away Problems in Winter

Monday, October 16th, 2023
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Fall is a season of transition, and as the leaves change colors, it’s also a crucial time for homeowners to prepare their homes for the upcoming winter chill. One essential aspect that often takes a backseat in this preparation is heating maintenance. For local residents, ensuring that your heating system is ready for the colder months ahead is a smart move. Professional heater maintenance in Comox, BC can be the key to keeping your home warm and cozy throughout the winter season.

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Pay Close Attention to Furnace Problems at the Start of Spring

Monday, March 20th, 2023
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Spring means warmer weather, but it doesn’t mean warmer weather immediately. Because early spring is often a temperamental time for the weather, we caution our customers to watch out for problems with their furnaces at this time of year.

After all, the furnace has just gone through a hefty winter of work and it may start to develop problems during the final stretch. Below are some common furnace problems to watch for in early spring.

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The Sequencer in Your Electric Furnace: How It Works

Monday, February 6th, 2023
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If you use an electric furnace to warm your home in winter, you certainly aren’t alone. Although natural gas furnaces are the most common type of heating system in Canada, not all homes can connect to a gas line to power them. Some people prefer not to burn natural gas in their homes because of concerns about safety. 

Electric furnaces have several advantages as heaters, such as longer service lives, lower upfront purchase cost, and fewer repairs.

Parts can still malfunction, of course, and we’d like to draw your attention to an important part of your electric furnace that helps it run better, but which can also develop faults and cause problems. This part is the sequencer.

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How Your Gas Furnace Runs Safely Each Winter

Monday, December 26th, 2022
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“Are gas furnaces dangerous?” People often ask us this question, and the answer is a conditional “no.”

If gas furnaces posed major safety dangers, they would not be permitted in homes in the first place. A gas furnace can develop safety issues due to neglect and age, which is why we strongly recommend that our customers arrange for annual maintenance to keep their furnace in the best shape.

This gives us an opportunity to catch potential problems before they become problems. One of the reasons gas furnaces can operate at safe levels is because they’re constructed with several safety features to minimize risk. We’ll look at some of these features below.

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Tips to Lower Your Heating Costs This Winter

Monday, December 12th, 2022
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Everybody is looking for ways to cut down costs and save money. You might not have realized one place where you could reduce your cost of living is with your heating system.

We don’t mean you have to shut off the heater for long stretches of time so you and your family need to bundle up in full parkas when you’re indoors. There are some simple ways you can lower the amount of work your heating system does without making major sacrifices in comfort. 

Below are a few of our best tips for less expensive heating this winter (and every winter to come).

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