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 […]
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Four Benefits of Air Conditioner Maintenance and Why You Should Book Your Appointment Early
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 […]
Tips from HAC for Better Efficiency
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 […]
Spring Tips for Heating and Cooling
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 […]
Home Comfort News for the Customers of Home Aire Care Heating and Cooling
Save Money on Heating and Cooling in Trenton, ON Fight Climate Change Home Aire Care 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 Home Aire Care can help you with the process. Check out GreenOn.ca for more […]
Fall 2017 Newsletter
Home Comfort News for the Customers of Home Air Care Heating & Cooling. Download Fall 2017 Newsletter […]
Home Comfort Connection – Spring 2017
Home Comfort News for the Customers of Home Air Care Heating & Cooling. Download Spring 2017 Newsletter […]
Fall 2016 Newsletter
Home Comfort News for the Customers of Home Air Care Heating & Cooling. Download Fall 2016 Newsletter […]
What’s Your Ideal Furnace Filter MERV Rating?
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 […]
Energy Prices are Being Raised in Ontario
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 […]
