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How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace?

November 15, 2024

Even if you have properly maintained your furnace, ENERGY STAR® recommends replacing your furnace if it is more than 15 years old.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

October 30, 2024

According to the DOE, a heat pump can reduce your electricity by up to 50 percent over conventional furnace systems, saving you in energy costs.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

October 15, 2024

To improve your air quality and transform your Ontario home into the ideal living space you’ve always wanted, turn to our professionals.

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What Is a Heat Pump?

September 30, 2024

Heat pumps are efficient, using up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check. Pretty Woman Snuggled Under Duvet With Cup of Coffee or Tea in Bed at Home Bedroom. Morning, Leisure and People Concept.

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

September 15, 2024

As the leaves change color here in Ontario, our team at A Village Fireplace Shop is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace inspection season.

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Does An AC Kill Mold?

August 30, 2024

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Ontario home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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Understanding Your Air Conditioner

August 15, 2024

Your air conditioner lives in your home full time—why not get acquainted with it?

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AC and Allergies

July 30, 2024

Summertime is the season for rest and relaxation—except when pollen decides to crash your party.

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Air Conditioning Basics––Did You Know?

July 15, 2024

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.

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5 Common AC Problems

June 30, 2024

When you change out a dirty filter for a clean one, your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment use up to 15 percent less energy monthly, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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