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Tips to Cut Your Cooling Costs this Summer 

Tips to Cut Your Cooling Costs this Summer 

With summer typically comes a heatwave, so our air conditioning is working overtime to keep us cool and comfortable. If you're looking for ways to cut your cooling costs when using your existing unit or looking for air conditioner installation in the Greater Toronto Area be sure to read on.

Invest in a Smart Thermostat

Our first piece of advice is to invest in a smart thermostat. Modern technology allows us to control everything through our phones, so why wouldn't our air conditioning be different? Use your controls to turn the AC on an hour or two before you're due to arrive home so your unit isn't chugging away all day, or if you have pets at home you can set it to a temperature that's bearable for them.

Change Those Dirty Filters

Preventative measures can save hundreds, and the easiest measure you can take is to change your filters regularly. Your intake vent is responsible for pulling air from inside your home to be run through the entire system, cooled, and pushed back out through your vents. Dirt, debris, dander, and dust all collect on an air filter placed just inside the intake vent, which should be replaced at least once every two months. If you're unsure how to do this or your intake vent is in a location difficult to get to, schedule an appointment with A-Plus Quality, heating and cooling services in the Greater Toronto Area, for assistance. 

Ceiling Fans Can Be Helpful

Learn to lean more on your ceiling fans in the lower portions of your home. Heat rises, so using fans and closing the vents in your downstairs or finished basement will force cold air to the top of your home. Additionally, you can use this method to target air into whatever room you spend most of your time in.

Annual Maintenance in the GTA

Although there are many things you can do to save on home’s HVAC bills, the most important way to save money is to schedule an HVAC maintenance appointment annually. Schedule an appointment with one of our technicians from A-Plus Quality, heating and cooling services in the Greater Toronto Area, to assure your HVAC system is in good working order.

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FAQ

  • Furnace is blowing cold air in Winter?

    This can be due to Ignition lockout, sometimes could be resolved by resetting the power  and if this does not resolve the issue you should contact a certified gas technician from A-Plus Quality to get this problem resolved!

  • Why should I maintain my Furnace or AC?

    An annual maintenance will extend the lifetime of your heating and cooling unit. The technician will diagnose and repair any problem with the unit before it fails, so you won't need to worry about any problems when the weather gets very hot in the summer or extremely cold in the winter.

  • Water is Leaking on my Furnace

    Water falling on to the furnace can harm your heating unit by affecting the control boards and other components enclosed in the furnace. There can be many causes to the water overflow, but the most common cases in the summer is the ice build up inside the evaporator coil due to low refrigerant level. Water build up can also be due to the evaporator coil having a crack on the base, if this is the case contact us by booking an appointment or call us today to have a technician come have a look at your unit and repair this issue before it causes excessive damage.  

  • What are mini-split advantages?

    Just as the name implies, a “mini-split” system is a “split system” however available in smaller capacities, for single room to whole house conditioning. Mini-split systems may range from as small as 9,000 BTUh per hour, comparable to say, a small window AC unit, for individual room use, up to 4 and 5 ton capacities for “Room By Room” (also known as “Zoning”) and whole house conditioning. With near universal design, mini-splits are “heat pumps” which provide both heating and cooling for a home. Here are key advantages when compared to traditional split systems:

    Efficiency- Mini-splits are highly engineered systems which offer attractive operating efficiencies, in many instances, eligible for utility company rebates.
    Heat Pump- Most mini-split systems are heat pumps, providing year-round comfort.
    Solar friendly- Due to very low power requirements, mini-splits are an ideal complement to “Net Zero Energy” homes, or any home using renewable power.
    Carbon footprint- Mini-splits are 100% electric, with zero operating emissions of any type.
    Zoning- Most mini-split manufacturers offer systems capable of room-by-room “zoning”, to account for peak demands of a room based upon construction type, exposure orientation and usage.
    Variable capacity- Mini-splits are typically DC inverter driven. That is, a variable speed compressor which modulates in proportion to instantaneous demand. Most conventional split systems, by comparison, operate with an ON-OFF strategy. (Would you use an ON-OFF switch as the accelerator in your vehicle?)
    Location, Location, Location!- Mini-split outdoor units are compact; they can be located far away from noise-sensitive areas, such as bedrooms and home offices. Mini-split indoor units have the ability to be installed where conventional systems cannot.
    They’re perfect for additions and remodels where access to current HVAC system is difficult to access.
    Modern mini-split systems are remarkably quiet; in fact, many times their operation is unnoticed by the end user.

  • How do I know what size unit I need?
    If you have any problems with your system, you should contact the contractor who installed the units. All our systems are covered by a 5 year parts, 7 year compressor limited warranty
     

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