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Best Heating System for Cold Climate

Mar 12, 2024 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

 Ontario winters can be unpredictably cold, which is why a durable, energy-efficient heating system is essential in keeping you and your family comfortable. Whether you're looking for a system upgrade or simply curious about the best heating systems for cold climates, join the team at 669-Heat as we delve into this topic in more detail below. What is the most efficient heat system for cold climates? Selecting the ideal heating system for a cold climate is a difficult choice that[...]

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How does a heat pump work in winter

Signs Your Furnace Needs To Be Replaced

Jan 19, 2024 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Recognizing the signs that your furnace needs replacement is crucial for maintaining a warm and efficient home. From age-related wear to skyrocketing energy bills, understanding these signs can help you make informed choices about the comfort and safety of your living space. Join the professionals at 669-Heat as we outline the signs you need to look out for around your home. How do I know if my furnace needs replacing? Knowing when your home’s furnace is on its last leg[...]

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Are Furnace Tune-Ups Worth It?

Jan 11, 2024 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

A working furnace throughout the wintertime is paramount. But are furnace tune-ups really worth it? While many homeowners view maintenance as an added cost, scheduling a regular appointment can be incredibly beneficial. In this blog post, 669 Heat is diving into the undeniable advantages of scheduling regular furnace tune-ups. So, to learn more about why standard service is something you should invest in, keep reading! Get 24/7/365 Expert in Furnaces 669 Heat is your leading HVAC company for all furnace[...]

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Furnace Fan Won’t Turn Off

Oct 02, 2023 / 0 Comments / / By  Riley Haas

A blower fan or motor may fail to shut off on a natural gas or propane furnace for a number of reasons. This is actually a very common occurrence, and it can be easily remedied with at-home troubleshooting, without the need to call a technician. Read this article, and if we haven’t given you a solution on how to fix your furnace fan, it may be best to call a technician. 669 Heat HVAC technicians are available 24/7/365 days a[...]

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How Long Do Air Conditioners Last

How Long Do Air Conditioners Last?

Aug 21, 2023 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

How long do air conditioners last? Air conditioners are every homeowner's saviour during the scorching summer heat. However, air conditioners, like any other appliance, have a certain lifespan, and knowing how long they last can save you from unexpected failures and discomfort when you need cooling solutions the most. In this post, 669-Heat's team of experts is here to walk you through the specifics of air conditioner unit lifespans. Join us as we investigate the factors that affect an air[...]

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Are heat pumps worth it in Canada

Jul 18, 2023 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Are Heat Pumps Worth It In Canada When it comes to finding the ideal heating solution for Canadian winters, homeowners frequently wonder, "Are heat pumps worth the investment?" Heat pumps have gained popularity in the Great White North due to their promise of energy efficiency and versatility. As such, in this post, the team at 669 Heat is letting you in on all the details you need to know before having a heat pump installed in your Ontario home. As[...]

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What is a heat pump and how does it work

Jul 18, 2023 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

What Is A Heat Pump And How Does It Work Have you ever considered how heat pumps provide both warmth during the cold winters and cooling relief during the hot summers? Heat pumps have grown in popularity in recent years as versatile and energy-efficient HVAC systems. Whether you're thinking about installing one in your home or are simply curious about how they work, this blog post will debunk myths about heat pumps and shed light on their fascinating operation. Join[...]

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How does a heat pump work in winter

How Does A Heat Pump Work In Winter?

Jul 07, 2023 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

How does a heat pump work in winter? Sudbury is known for its chilly winters, which is why having an efficient and effective heating system is essential for all homeowners. If you're considering upgrading your equipment, you may have come across the all-mighty heat pump. So, how does a heat pump work in winter? If this is a question you have, don't worry, you're not alone. To learn more about heat pumps and how they operate in winter, keep reading![...]

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Heat pump vs air conditioning

Heat pump vs air conditioning

Jul 07, 2023 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Heat pump vs air conditioning Finding the ideal cooling solution is critical for beating the summer heat. But how do you choose between a heat pump and an air conditioning system when there are so many options? In this post, we'll delve into the world of cooling technologies to compare heat pumps and air conditioners. We'll dissect each system's unique features and considerations, allowing you to make a well-informed choice for your home. So, if you want to learn more[...]

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Are heat pumps energy efficient?

Are Heat Pumps Energy Efficient

Jul 07, 2023 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Are heat pumps energy efficient? Are you interested in learning whether heat pumps live up to their standing as energy-efficient HVAC systems? If the answer is yes, you've come to the right place! The professional and experienced HVAC team at 669 Heat is diving headfirst into the fascinating world of heat pump efficiency in this post. We'll be your trusted guide, demonstrating how these ingenious devices work to keep your home warm and cool while saving energy and money. We'll[...]

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HVAC Humidity Control: Controlling Humidity With Your HVAC System

Aug 03, 2022 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Let’s face it, the humidity level in your home is just as important as the temperature. A home with air that’s too dry or too moist can make for an uncomfortable environment. Luckily, 669 Heating & Cooling is here to explain how you can control the humidity in your home with your HVAC system. Keep reading to learn more about HVAC humidity control.  Can you add humidity control to an HVAC system? Some air conditioning units can dehumidify the air.[...]

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The Canadian Buyer’s Guide to Air Conditioners: 669 Edition

Feb 18, 2022 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Buying a new air conditioner is a big ticket task.  It’s not a quick trip to the store, or a one-and-done visit to a website; it’s not a decision you make lightly.  It’s a major investment that will have a long-term impact on you & your family’s home comfort and health.  That’s why it’s best to break down buying a new air conditioning system into bite-sized tasks. Focus on the factors that matter, one at a time, such as:  What[...]

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7 Signs You Need a New Furnace Now

7 Signs You Need a New Furnace Now

Jan 18, 2022 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Know When It's Time to Let Go of Your Old Home Furnace Homeowner pop quiz: what are the signs to look for when your aging furnace has reached the end of its life? Is it obvious--like when it stops suddenly one cold winter day and no longer has a heartbeat? Or can it be more subtle--with moans or groans coming from the basement, as the furnace's lungs struggle to blow hot air? Not sure? No worries. We're here to help[...]

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Give the Gift of Home Comfort for Christmas This Year with 669-Heat

Dec 02, 2021 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

A Brand New Furnace & AC: The Perfect Christmas Combo A new furnace may not be the first thing that comes to mind as a Christmas gift for someone on your list - it’s a big-ticket item, but one that will be appreciated for decades to come.   And while it may not be as flashy as a trip to Europe (or as expensive!), it will warm your house like a new puppy warms your heart.   It is also more affordable than you think - click here to take[...]

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Who Needs a Protection Plan Anyway

Oct 21, 2021 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

We thought we would skip the furnace protection plan, my husband and I, when we purchased our first home.  We were young and poor, we thought.  What could happen, we thought? What happened, exactly, was the need to replace the most expensive part of our furnace—out of pocket. The furnace guy seemed sorry to have to charge us—but was quick to point out that it would have been covered under the furnace protection plan.  We were sorry to be out a tidy sum of cash. So, who needs a Protection Plan—and what are the benefits?  Read[...]

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Home

Oct 13, 2021 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Why Your Older Furnace May Be a Health Risk If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning or a leak from your furnace, evacuate everyone from your home immediately. Then contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency service. A technician came by my home to examine my furnace for a carbon monoxide leak. "Having a CO leak, that puts you and your family at risk. You have kids, right?" I felt shaken, but relieved, when his gas[...]

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Indoor Air Quality Coronavirus Covid-19

Oct 07, 2021 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Indoor Air Quality in Sudbury Ensure the indoor air quality of your home in Sudbury, Ontario, is clean from dust, hair, dirt, and other airborne pollutants to maintain the health of your family all year long with the professional help and guidance of the team at 669-Heat.   With years of experience working with homeowners in the Sudbury community and beyond, our team has the knowledge and skills required to help homeowners live more comfortably by reducing air pollution levels[...]

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Why Buying a Furnace Is Better Than Renting a Furnace

Oct 04, 2021 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

To buy a furnace or to rent a furnace?   A technician comes to your house and gives you the news no homeowner ever wants to hear: the furnace is on its last legs, or even worse, broken.  Once the shock sets in, you ponder that replacing that older furnace could be in your near future.  With the fall and winter weather here, you clearly have a decision to make.  If you are tired of furnace breakdowns and ongoing repair bills, read on to learn some reasons why furnace ownership[...]

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Is Your Home’s Indoor Air Clean?

Apr 21, 2021 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Find out what contaminants you and your family could be breathing in at home and the impact they can have on your health. You may not be able to see them, but the average house is a perfect petri dish for a whole host of dangerous pollutants that many of us breathe in every day without knowing it. These invisible indoor air contaminants can come from a variety of sources, such as pet hair, a pest infestation, a lack of[...]

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Furnace Buying Guide Sault Ste Marie

Oct 19, 2020 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

With over 40 years of professional residential heating and cooling experience, the team at Wardlaw Heating & Cooling is well-equipped to help homeowners update, repair, and maintain their HVAC systems. If you’re considering installing a new furnace into your home in Sault Ste Marie, Wardlaw Heating & Cooling is prepared to provide you with solutions that will help your home become more energy-efficient. For all your heating and cooling needs, homeowners can count on us to get the job done[...]

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Everything You Need to Know About Central Air Conditioners

Jun 02, 2020 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

If last summer’s heat was a bit much for your household, it might be time to consider air conditioners available to you. However, not all air conditioners are created equal.  Central air conditioning can be the bigger investment for cooling your home, but the value derived in the end can make it well worth it. Compared to other types of air conditioning, it can provide a more consistent level of comfort. 669 technicians have over 4 decades of experience installing[...]

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Your Guide to How To Protect Your Home From COVID-19

Apr 21, 2020 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

We are living in very interesting times. COVID-19 has crawled it’s way to every corner of the world, and most of us have felt its effect. For everyone’s protection, physical distancing is being practiced around the globe, causing people to hole up in their homes for the foreseeable future. As we adjust to our “new normal,” how do we help ensure our family, home, and HVAC systems are up for the task? Despite the disruption, Wardlaw is still providing the[...]

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Why is HVAC Maintenance Important?

Apr 21, 2020 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. HVAC maintenance can include furnace maintenance, air conditioner maintenance, and air filters. Regular HVAC maintenance can help you avoid costly repairs, make your system more efficient, and help improve both air quality and safety. How Do HVAC Systems Work? Furnaces For homes in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma, furnaces are typically the core of the home HVAC system. Your furnace connects to a duct system, which carries warm air around your home. [...]

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What is a SEER Rating and an AFUE Rating

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

If you’re buying a new furnace or air conditioner, you’ll see SEER and AFUE ratings. So, what is a SEER rating and what is an AFUE rating?   SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) measures the cooling output of an air conditioner over a typical cooling season, divided by the energy it uses to do so, in Watt-Hours.  AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) measures how efficiently your furnace can utilize its fuel. The more efficient your furnace, the more heat you will get per unit of fuel.  These ratings help you understand how[...]

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Four Benefits of Air Conditioner Maintenance

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

If your air conditioner seems to be working fine, why should you book a maintenance appointment? Isn’t that just a waste of money? Not at all. In fact, keeping your air conditioner well-maintained will save you money. It’s cheaper than a repair and offers you other important benefits, including: Maintaining Energy Efficiency. As your air conditioner works, it slowly loses efficiency. Small problems, full filters, and general wear-and-tear can make it exert more energy for the same cooling power. Not only will these[...]

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Tips from HAC for Better Efficiency

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Set thermostat at one temperature. Constant adjusting can cause higher utility costs. If using your thermostat as a setback type, limit the setbacks to twice a day such as when you are at work and when you are sleeping. Only setback the thermostat 6% of desired temperature. In the cooling mode, try not to set the thermostat below 18 degrees. Besides higher utility costs, this can cause the indoor coil to freeze and cause condensation in the house. Don’t stack[...]

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Spring Tips for Heating and Cooling

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Follow these tips to ensure your home has a smooth transition to the very welcome Spring Season! Fill your sump pit up to ensure your pump switches on an off correctly.  Make sure the discharge line on your sump pump is free and clear of ice and debris. Turn your air conditioner on a little earlier than normal, just to make sure it works, that way if you need any service or repair work, you can beat the rush.  Just be sure[...]

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Home Comfort News for Customers

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Save Money on Heating and Cooling in Sault Ste. Marie, ON Fight Climate Change Wardlaw is a proud Authorized GreenOn Dealer. What does that mean to you? A great opportunity to save money. To participate, an energy assessment of your home is required, and Wardlaw can help you with the process. Check out GreenOn.ca for more details. Here are some of the highlights, of what you can save for home improvements, and reduce your carbon footprint. • Rebates up to $5,800[...]

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Fall 2017 Newsletter

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Home Comfort News for the Customers of Home Air Care Heating & Cooling. Download Fall 2017 Newsletter

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Home Comfort Connection – Spring 2017

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Home Comfort News for the Customers of Home Air Care Heating & Cooling. Download Spring 2017 Newsletter

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Fall 2016 Newsletter

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Home Comfort News for the Customers of Home Air Care Heating & Cooling. Download Fall 2016 Newsletter

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Do Not Let Dry Air Take Over Your Home

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

  Your Indoor Air Quality is More Important Than you Think Canada and winter go hand in hand - and whether you love our winter season or are counting the minutes until spring, you can count on a lot of snow, cold temperatures, and an abundance of winter activities. Another thing you can count on? Fluctuating humidity. Sudden dryness is often the first sign that winter is approaching. However, there are ways to keep your home humid and comfortable in[...]

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What’s Your Ideal Furnace Filter MERV Rating?

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Furnace filters are one of the most commonly talked about furnace components, but a lot of people still don’t know how to properly maintain them. Furnace filters catch dust, hair and other debris in the air before the air enters the blower fan in your furnace. This subsequently improves the air quality in your home by preventing debris from recirculating in the air. This all sounds great, and it also makes it seem as though the more resistant the filter is,[...]

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Energy Prices are Being Raised in Ontario

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

If it seems like energy prices are rising every six months, that’s because they are. In May, the prices were set to 16.1¢/kWh during peak hours (11:00 am to 5:00 pm), 8.0¢/kWh during off-peak hours (7:00 pm to 7:00 am) and 12.2¢/kWh during mid peak hours (7:00 am to 11:00 am and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm). This caused an average increase of $5.71 to the monthly energy line and a 4.6% increase to the total bill. In the winter[...]

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Never Take a Cold Shower Again

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Sometimes a cold shower can be refreshing in the summer, but don’t forget how bad they can be in the winter. It’s hard enough getting out of your warm bed, it’s only going to make it harder if you’re fourth in line for the shower and your kids used up all the hot water. You shouldn’t have to worry about that anymore, and with Wardlaw, you won’t. Upgrading your system to a tankless water heater could mean the end of[...]

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Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Heating Systems Available

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Your home’s heating system can often be a mysterious machine. Many people choose not to understand them because they don’t believe it’s their concern. They’re not wrong, you can leave that part to us, but when you’re thinking of replacing your home comfort system, you should be aware of the options. To keep you up to date on what’s available and most common, below, we have broken down four common heating systems and their pros and cons: Forced Air Systems[...]

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Fall Furnace Tune-Up with 669-Heat

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

When’s the last time you considered the state of your furnace/air conditioner. Probably when it was costing you too much money or it stopped working altogether. This is perfectly logical because the two things everyone wants in an air conditioner or furnace is comfort and efficiency. To make sure that your system is always working efficiently to keep you comfortable, there’s only one thing you need to do: Perform regular maintenance. Now is the perfect time to get your furnace serviced[...]

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Is Your System Low On Refrigerant?

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Air conditioners are complicated machines, and with complicated machines come complicated problems. That’s why we’re here. In Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma and the surrounding areas, we diagnose your system and provide heating and/or cooling solutions. A common problem we can encounter is problems with refrigerant charge (amount). There is no way to check the charge of refrigerant in your air conditioning system without a licensed technician, but there are definitely signs that you should get your system checked. Refrigerant is[...]

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The 3 Most Common Air Conditioner Problems

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Summer has arrived late and with a vengeance in the Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma area. That means that the uncomfortable, force-you-to-turn-on-your-A/C temperatures are here. You may have turned on your air conditioner and it might not be working quite as well as you expected it to. If that is the case, there’s a good chance that your A/C may have fallen victim to one of the following problems: Inadequate Maintenance If you allow your filters and air conditioning coils to become[...]

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Summer HVAC Tips with 669-Heat

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

Summer arrived a couple weeks ago, but it’s finally starting to feel like summer. The heat has arrived and it’s already starting to affect our comfort. To combat the effects of a scorching hot summer day, we’ve got some summer cooling tips for you. Take care of these to not only keep comfortable, but to run your home efficiently. Ontario energy prices are on the rise and you’ll need every advantage you can get to keep costs low. Prepare for Summer Storms:[...]

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Does Rain Harm Your Air Conditioner?

Sep 20, 2019 / 0 Comments / / By  Right Time

  Your air conditioner is going to spend all of its life outside, so should you be worried about what Mother Nature plans on throwing at it? In a word, no. Air conditioners are built with the elements in mind, and there is a wide range of weather conditions your A/C unit can combat before seeing any problems. However, this doesn’t mean they are indestructible. While a little drizzle here and there won’t harm the A/C, there are other weather[...]

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