What Stinks? Common Heating System Odours

When your heating system at home is working properly, you will not hear any sound... and you will definitely not smell any foul odour. If yours is giving off an unusual odour, don't panic just yet. It's better to know what it is you smell.Here are some of the most common heating system odours and what they mean:Rotten EggNatural gas is odourless and gas companies add a chemical to it - causing a rotten egg smell. If what you're smelling is a faint odour, observe for a few hours or a day because it may go away quickly. But if the odour is strong...[More]

What Stinks? Common Heating System Odours

When your heating system at home is working properly, you will not hear any sound... and you will definitely not smell any foul odour. If yours is giving off an unusual odour, don't panic just yet. It's better to know what it is you smell.Here are some of the most common heating system odours and what they mean:Rotten EggNatural gas is odourless and gas companies add a chemical to it - causing a rotten egg smell. If what you're smelling is a faint odour, observe for a few hours or a day because it may go away quickly. But if the odour is strong...[More]

Dealing with Uneven Home Cooling Concerns

If you live in a multi-story home and you notice uneven home cooling, you are not alone.When you have invested in central air conditioning, you probably expected that the system would cool the entirety of your home. However, over time, there are factors including ductwork issues, dirty filters, and even system age that can reduce the central air conditioning system’s ability to cool every part of your house evenly.Here are some simple ways on how you can address the problem of uneven home cooling:Switch the Fan to “On”Check your thermosta...[More]

Dealing with Uneven Home Cooling Concerns

If you live in a multi-story home and you notice uneven home cooling, you are not alone.When you have invested in central air conditioning, you probably expected that the system would cool the entirety of your home. However, over time, there are factors including ductwork issues, dirty filters, and even system age that can reduce the central air conditioning system’s ability to cool every part of your house evenly.Here are some simple ways on how you can address the problem of uneven home cooling:Switch the Fan to “On”Check your thermosta...[More]

What Happens When I Clean My Air Ducts?

You probably have asked yourself at one point or another if you should have the air ducts in your home cleaned. You have heard somewhere that it is a scam but others claim that it’s worth it.In this post, we’d like to give you some information that could help you decide whether you might benefit from having the air ducts in your home cleaned or not.There is no evidence supporting the notion that air duct cleaning will help you avoid health issues or that it will make your HVAC system more efficient. However, there is evidence that dirty and...[More]

What Happens When I Clean My Air Ducts?

You probably have asked yourself at one point or another if you should have the air ducts in your home cleaned. You have heard somewhere that it is a scam but others claim that it’s worth it.In this post, we’d like to give you some information that could help you decide whether you might benefit from having the air ducts in your home cleaned or not.There is no evidence supporting the notion that air duct cleaning will help you avoid health issues or that it will make your HVAC system more efficient. However, there is evidence that dirty and...[More]

Water Heaters – Tankless or Traditional?

If you are looking for a new water heater, there is a great selection of options and varieties available to you. Water heaters are categorized into two main groups: traditional water heaters and tankless water heaters. Now if you don’t know much about water heaters, the process of choosing a unit can be confusing and overwhelming. But you shouldn’t just purchase the first water heater you see.Here is a quick water heater buying guide that can help you determine which one suits your needs better.What Is the Difference?Traditional water heate...[More]

Water Heaters – Tankless or Traditional?

If you are looking for a new water heater, there is a great selection of options and varieties available to you. Water heaters are categorized into two main groups: traditional water heaters and tankless water heaters. Now if you don’t know much about water heaters, the process of choosing a unit can be confusing and overwhelming. But you shouldn’t just purchase the first water heater you see.Here is a quick water heater buying guide that can help you determine which one suits your needs better.What Is the Difference?Traditional water heate...[More]

Covering AC After Summer: Should You Do It?

There are times during the year when you need to do maintenance on your heating and cooling system. For your air conditioner, it will be in the spring, and for your heating unit, in the fall. Some homeowners wonder, however, if their outside air conditioning unit still needs to be covered once the cold weather rolls in.WHEN TO COVER YOUR AC UNITAfter the summer, there is a reason to cover your air conditioning unit, and it is not just for the winter. Even if your AC unit is built to withstand both the rain and snow, it is not built to keep out ...[More]

Covering AC After Summer: Should You Do It?

There are times during the year when you need to do maintenance on your heating and cooling system. For your air conditioner, it will be in the spring, and for your heating unit, in the fall. Some homeowners wonder, however, if their outside air conditioning unit still needs to be covered once the cold weather rolls in.WHEN TO COVER YOUR AC UNITAfter the summer, there is a reason to cover your air conditioning unit, and it is not just for the winter. Even if your AC unit is built to withstand both the rain and snow, it is not built to keep out ...[More]

Top Questions to Ask for Your Air Conditioning Estimate

Next to your mortgage, your utility bills are among the highest costs of operating a household. Central air condition can make up a large part of your bills, and the older a system is, the less reliable it also becomes.If you are considering installing or updating your system, it is important that you request an air condition estimate from a trusted HVAC company like Twintech Heating and Cooling.We will evaluate your needs, install your system correctly, and keep you informed of every stage of the project. Asking the Right QuestionsFirst of al...[More]

Top Questions to Ask for Your Air Conditioning Estimate

Next to your mortgage, your utility bills are among the highest costs of operating a household. Central air condition can make up a large part of your bills, and the older a system is, the less reliable it also becomes.If you are considering installing or updating your system, it is important that you request an air condition estimate from a trusted HVAC company like Twintech Heating and Cooling.We will evaluate your needs, install your system correctly, and keep you informed of every stage of the project. Asking the Right QuestionsFirst of al...[More]

Keeping Warm This Fall: Things to Remember

We can feel it in the air � the cold season is fast approaching. Keeping a home warm is not as easy as 1,2,3 especially if the home is older and doesn’t really have very good insulation. Here are some tips on how you can save money while you are kept warm and comfortable all winter long:Let the sunlight in.Once the sun rises, you want to capture as much of its heat as possible. Did we mention it’s FREE? Despite the cold weather, the sun remains warm. Before leaving your house for the day, don’t forget to open up those curtains to let th...[More]

Keeping Warm This Fall: Things to Remember

We can feel it in the air � the cold season is fast approaching. Keeping a home warm is not as easy as 1,2,3 especially if the home is older and doesn’t really have very good insulation. Here are some tips on how you can save money while you are kept warm and comfortable all winter long:Let the sunlight in.Once the sun rises, you want to capture as much of its heat as possible. Did we mention it’s FREE? Despite the cold weather, the sun remains warm. Before leaving your house for the day, don’t forget to open up those curtains to let th...[More]

How to Inspect your Duct System

Furnaces and air conditioners are the source for all the comfort your HVAC system provides but none of that warm or cool air goes where it’s supposed to without your duct system. Making sure that system is running properly is an important part of keeping your home energy efficient and not causing any issues with your health. While professional expertise is always welcome there are a few things you can do to assess your ducts.Take a Deep LookKeep an eye on your vents when your system turns on � if dust or other debris gets blown out you may ...[More]

How to Inspect your Duct System

Furnaces and air conditioners are the source for all the comfort your HVAC system provides but none of that warm or cool air goes where it’s supposed to without your duct system. Making sure that system is running properly is an important part of keeping your home energy efficient and not causing any issues with your health. While professional expertise is always welcome there are a few things you can do to assess your ducts.Take a Deep LookKeep an eye on your vents when your system turns on � if dust or other debris gets blown out you may ...[More]