Homeowners should have their furnace or boiler system serviced at least once a year. This will help extend the heating system’s life span and help to reduce repairs and utility costs.
Heater maintenance is a lot like car maintenance. Preventative furnace maintenance is key to helping your heating system last as long as possible.
Here are a couple steps you can take to keep your residence protected from carbon monoxide:
Ensuring your systems are maintained will help bring costs down. Check our helpful in-depth information about keeping your systems healthy. This will tell you about correct maintenance and why it’s important.
We service and install all popular brands, makes and models. As a larger HVAC company, we have fast access to parts and systems for prompt replacements.
Yes. Our Experts are just a short drive away, whether you’re in need of a furnace repair in the dark of a cold winter night or an AC replacement before a heat wave arrives.
It’s often less expensive to replace your heating system and AC unit at the same time. Plus, you’ll also enjoy higher energy efficiency year-round. Here’s when you should replace both systems at the same time:
Knowing when it’s time to schedule furnace installation might be challenging and stressful. Our Experts at Enercare Winnipeg Supply have an A+ in home comfort, so you can rely on them to assist you in making the most suitable decision. Get started by calling us at 204-988-4575 to ask for your free home comfort analysis today.
We service many types of heaters, including gas furnaces and heat pumps.
We’ll do an in-home evaluation, work with you to locate the best furnace system for your needs, perform the installation and also ensure that the system is operating before leaving.
We also offer the HVAC Advantage Program, which supports just about everything. You’ll receive an updated HVAC system but will not have the hassle of tune-ups. You’ll have a brand-new, high-efficiency system—plus maintenance tune-ups, repairs and more at no extra cost—for merely one reasonable monthly price.
Your house’s air filter should be changed routinely, usually every 30 to 60 days.
Seasonal heating maintenance fees can vary, so please check our Maintenance+ membership page to see detailed tune-up costs.
Annual maintenance plans are worth the cost for several reasons. Benefits of furnace maintenance plans include automated reminders, priority service and others.
If you want to include heating tune-ups with other important services, consider becoming a member of our Advantage Program™, which can help keep your warranty in good standing.
A popping disturbance is a common sign of an insufficient duct design. This takes place when there’s greater airflow than your ductwork can handle.
Troubles with your ductwork can bring up other ventilation and air quality disturbances, such as:
Call a qualified contractor in Winnipeg like Enercare Winnipeg Supply to assess your residence’s ventilation system. We can offer suggestions for duct repair or installation.
It’s common for your heating and cooling system to make a small amount of noise. However, hearing weird or loud noises might suggest there’s an electrical problem or an error with the blower fan or capacitor. If not fixed, there could be severe (or expensive) aftermath.
This could be as a result of improper thermostat settings. Verify that the fan blower is set to “auto” and not “on.” Other factors include a damaged pilot light, restricted air flow due to dirty or jammed furnace filters, or plugged condensate lines. If issues persist, call Enercare Winnipeg Supply for quick repair.
Most companies will suggest heater replacement if the cost to repair your unit is more than half the cost of a new utit. Oftentimes, a repair won’t restore the furnace system to a minimally effective level. The lifetime for most furnace systems is 15-20 years, and so replacement is generally advised during that time frame. For more considerations, visit our blog covering more information on when to repair or replace your furnace.
It’s often more affordable to replace your heater and AC system at the same time. Additionally, you’ll also enjoy higher energy efficiency year-round. Here’s when you should replace both systems at the same time:
Knowing when to schedule furnace installation could be difficult and frustrating. Our Experts at Enercare Winnipeg Supply have an A+ in home comfort, so you can depend on us to help you make the right decision. Begin by calling us at 204-988-4575 to request your free home comfort evaluation today.
We’ll do an in-home consultation, work with you to find the best HVAC system for your needs, perform the installation and also verify that the system is operating correctly before leaving.
Small tasks like changing the air filter and keeping your equipment maintained can go a long way in improving energy efficiency. Check out our full guide for savings you can earn by keeping your HVAC system healthy.
Central air conditioners are ducted HVAC units that draw out heat from your house. There are also heat pump air conditioners, which draw out heat with a reversible flow of coolant, as well as ductless mini-split AC units.
The right sized AC system depends upon the size of your house, the local climate and also several other factors. You need to effectively size the AC system to ensure optimal energy performance.
British thermal units are a type of measurement used in air conditioning to illustrate how much energy your AC system needs to absorb heat. If the unit says 10,000 BTUs, the model is capable of absorbing that much heat each hour.
Routine maintenance is extremely beneficial for your air conditioner. While it’s not necessarily required, it’s an exceptional investment in the energy effectiveness and overall performance of your HVAC system. In most scenarios, having routine maintenance and service also keeps the manufacturer’s warranty legitimate.
Ductless air conditioning does not use air ducts to transfer cold air through a home. Instead, indoor air units blow the cold air straight into the room or area they’re mounted in.
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, which measures how efficiently your air conditioner is cooling over its busiest season.
Heat pumps are extremely energy efficient, but might begin to lose performance in severely cold weather conditions. Visit our overview for identifying if a heat pump or air conditioner is right for cooling your home.
The cost of air conditioning services depends on the make and model, the extent of the trouble and other factors. For various common repairs, you might expect to pay a couple hundred for components and labour.
The cost for AC installation largely depends on the size of the home and the replacement AC unit the you choose. The installation cost can be well over $12,000, depending on the size of the home and the replacement AC that is chosen for the home. Our Advantage Program helps homeowners have access to the AC systems they need for one affordable monthly payment.
It’s often less expensive to replace your furnace and air conditioner at the same time. Plus, you’ll also take pleasure in greater energy efficiency year-round. If your systems are older than 15 years or you need a high-efficiency model or smart thermostat, you should have a new AC and furnace installed together.
We install all types of air conditioning systems, including central air conditioning systems, geothermal, heat pumps and ductless mini-splits. Schedule a quote to find the right fit for your home by calling Enercare Winnipeg Supply at 204-988-4575.
We offer the HVAC Advantage Program, which covers everything from new units to repairs* and maintenance for a low monthly price
Some of the work during an air conditioner tune-up includes a standard AC maintenance checklist:
There are often various types of maintenance agreements and pricing. Take a look at our memberships page to learn about our tiered maintenance memberships.
Regular air conditioner maintenance is important to keeping your equipment running effectively, and it can reduce the need for unexpected replacements.
Some key tells that you need air conditioning maintenance services on your system is if your home has poor air movement or hot and cold areas, leaks, unusual sounds or warm air coming from the vents.
Check this full guide to AC maintenance for different things you can do. One of the most important things homeowners can do to help preserve their system, other than having annual yearly or seasonal maintenance done, is to replace your AC unit’s air filter every 60-90 days, or 30 days if you have family pets. Replacing your filter on a routine basis can prolong the life expectancy of your system by reducing wear and tear on the unit, preventing clogs and improving air movement. Using a higher quality HEPA filter can also help maintain the AC unit’s efficiency and minimize instances of illness in your residence.
Yes. Our technicians are just a quick trip away to aid with an AC repair or replacement during an emergency.
Most companies will advise an AC replacement when the expense to fix your system is more than half the cost of a new system. For more considerations, see our blog covering more information on whether to repair or replace your AC.
We service and install all types, including central A/C, ductless mini-splits as well as air-source heat pumps. (Conditional content: As an effort to encourage sustainable HVAC, we also install geothermal and solar HVAC.)
Heat pumps differ from other HVAC equipment because they move heat in or out of the building rather than creating it. Pumping heat into the building also works backward, allowing heat pumps to provide both heating and cooling.
You can prolong better performance from your heat pump by scheduling service at least once a year. This will help prolong the system’s life span and help to reduce repair and utility costs.
Keeping your systems maintained will help bring costs down. Check our helpful in-depth information about keeping your systems healthy. We’ll tell you all about proper maintenance and its benefits.
Yes. Professional service is just a short ways away, whether you’re in need of a heat pump repair or replacement on a weekend day or in the middle of the night. Get in touch by phone at 204-988-4575 for prompt service.
Heat pumps can deliver both heating and cooling, and air-source heat pumps tend to be ideal in moderate climates where temps don’t dip below 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
A heat pump system can replace a heating system in areas where the climate is temperate. Check our more detailed guide on different heat pump uses in the U.S. Usually, the answer is yes. Because heat pumps transfer hot air rather than creating it from a fuel source, they offer more efficiency than furnaces in most cases, and homeowners can anticipate 30-40% savings on utility expenses when transitioning.
This depends on varying issues that are causing the need for repairs, which our ACE-certified technicians can help determine.
We install all different kinds of heat pumps systems, including air-source heat pumps that utilize central ductwork, ductless mini-split systems and ground-source heat pumps–also known as geothermal heat pumps).
Heat pump maintenance is important for the system to execute successfully and have a long life expectancy. A heat pump should go through regular maintenance at least annually. Trust the Experts to assist with this with a maintenance membership.
Your home’s air filter should be changed regularly, which is typically every 30 to 60 days.
Seasonal maintenance agreements are worth the cost for many reasons. Consistent maintenance keeps everything working as smoothly as feasible, which helps lower power bills while extending your equipment’s life expectancy.
HVAC tune-ups can often be covered in many cases through the labour warranty if your system is still within warranty, but we can check to see if tune-ups are covered. Through the Advantage Program™, crucial services such as heat pump maintenance are included! It’s one of the most valuable HVAC agreements around.
Many customers pay between $250 and $600 for a heat pump repair, but this depends on what the issue is when the HVAC technician arrives to determine the issue.
Heat pumps have a slightly reduced life span than furnaces do because they’re used all year, but with adequate, many heat pump systems last about 10-15 years.
Yes. Our Experts are just a short drive away to assist with a heat pump repair or replacement during an emergency.
Packaged HVAC units are combination HVAC systems that house an air handler and unit parts in one metal cabinet system. This is used to maximize space in a basement or garage, or on rooftops in multifamily buildings.
We install all types of packaged HVAC systems, including packaged air conditioners, packaged gas/electric systems, packaged heat pumps and duel-fueled packaged systems. Give Enercare Winnipeg Supply a call to find the right one for your home.
Green energy HVAC focuses on reducing energy consumption and increasing the efficiency of existing HVAC systems in homes not set up for renewable energy options. Properly sized green installations reduce waste and increase output.
Some of the most energy-efficient HVAC systems available now are geothermal heat pumps and solar HVAC systems. Call 204-988-4575 today to have a conversation about system replacement if you’re interested.
High-efficiency HVAC systems use less energy than a standard HVAC system while providing the same (or better) output. This can save energy and money, and with regular tune-ups and maintenance, the life span of your system can increase. The longer a system is performing efficiently, the better impact we can have for sustainability.
There are rebates and incentive programs for certain new system installations in 2023. Enercare Winnipeg Supply can help you navigate discounts and payment for system replacements. We also offer HVAC lease options with our Advantage Program™.
Geothermal systems use energy from below ground to provide heating and cooling. They implement a “loop” system drawing heat from either the ground or a water source in heating mode. While cooling, this process works in reverse by extracting heat from indoors to the ground or a water source. The cold air in cooling mode is actually a byproduct of removing heat and humidity as air is recirculated.
Geothermal HVAC ends up being more affordable in the long run due to operational savings on utility bills, despite the up-front costs. And they’re more efficient than conventional, forced-air systems. Ask about federal rebates and other financial incentives during the installation process.
Geothermal systems don’t generate heat, instead using the Earth’s natural ambient temperature for heating and cooling. You end up reducing your monthly utility bills, and geothermal systems are also usually more resilient. So long as you provide it with preventative maintenance, you can get 20 years from a geothermal heat pump and as much as 50+ years for an underground loop system.
Yes! Geothermal heat pumps are similar to traditional central heat pumps in that they are dual function systems capable of providing both heating and cooling. Even though it just has ‘heat’ in the name, geothermal heat pumps are equally effective at cooling homes in many different climates. As a matter of fact, they’re one of the most efficient types of HVAC systems today!
Sustainable HVAC design is providing HVAC systems to homeowners and building owners while focusing on high-efficiency systems, reaching higher performance, while decreasing consumption and energy loss.
The most common sustainable HVAC systems are geothermal heat pumps, also known as ground source heat pumps or water source heat pumps.
High-efficiency HVAC units reach high performance (heating and cooling output) while consuming less energy than what was needed from older, less efficient models.
Green HVAC installation focuses on installing energy-efficient HVAC models and properly sizing systems for the home’s requirements to ensure a high level of comfort and efficient energy use.
Geothermal and solar HVAC are the most up-to-date sustainable HVAC developments in heating and cooling.
Scheduling regular maintenance on your HVAC systems can help prolong your system’s life span, which is a big step for household sustainability. Smart thermostats also regulate the daily temperature of your home and help with zoning, which reduces stress on your systems by not having major temperature adjustments. Installing energy-efficient HVAC systems can also be a big step in making your HVAC eco-friendly. High-efficiency HVAC systems are typically ENERGY STAR certified, which lowers carbon emissions by achieving high performance for less energy.
There are rebates and incentives in 2023 for adding energy-efficient HVAC models, such as high-efficiency heat pumps. The Department of Energy reviews HVAC efficiency standards and adjusts the minimum efficiency ratings on models, such as SEER rating, AFUE rating and HSPF rating, based on the latest research. This requires manufacturers to meet the minimum efficiency ratings in all new models.
Popping sounds are common if there’s a problem or damage in your ductwork. The actual sounds appear when there’s more airflow than your ductwork can handle. Problems with your ductwork can lead to other ventilation and air quality issues, such as:
A whole-home zoning system helps you fine tune where heating and cooling is directed. With additional thermostats and dampers installed in the ductwork, each zone’s temperature can be independently altered.
The concentration of indoor airborne particles average 3-5 times more than outdoor air. In fact, EPA research has found that exposure to contaminants can be 100 times higher indoors as compared to outdoors. Allergens, microorganisms and even household chemicals can be a cause of contamination and reduce your indoor air quality. You can obtain a total Home Health® Report Card by calling the air quality Experts at Enercare Winnipeg Supply.
Indoor air quality refers to pollution in your Winnipeg home or workplace. The level of airborne pollutants can be 2–5 times higher than outdoors. Considering that most people spend so much of their time inside and breathe an estimated 3,000 gallons of air each day (according to the American Lung Association), this can eventually lead to problems.
Depending on your specific air quality issues, solutions include things like:
Some of the most common sources of pollutants include Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) such as cleaning or personal care products, fuel-burning utilities and home appliances, and particulate matter like dust, pollen and smoke.
Absolutely. Pollutants and particulate matter can expose you to illnesses and worsen respiratory conditions, especially for children and the elderly. For certain contaminants like carbon monoxide, the effects may even be deadly.
Resolving indoor air quality challenges can produce a host of benefits to your health and well-being, such as:
If you find yourself cleaning each day or coughing continuously, your indoor air may be to blame. According to EPA studies, indoor pollutants can reach concentrations as much as 100 times higher than the air outdoors. You can find out your indoor air quality by setting up a Home Health® Report consultation with Enercare Winnipeg Supply.
Each family has their own perception of home comfort, especially if someone in your Winnipeg home has sensitivity to pollen, dust or other pollutants that cause respiratory problems. You may require a single product like a high-efficiency air filtration system, or multiple. Enercare Winnipeg Supply can aid you in identifying the right mix of equipment.
No. HVAC air filters differ in quality and design, and several have exclusive features. We usually suggest using the filter your HVAC manufacturer recommends for your particular system. All filters are assigned MERV ratings on a scale from 1–20. MERV is an acronym for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value and can aid you to identify high-efficiency filters. In most cases, a MERV rating of 11 or lower will be sufficient.
The ideal schedule for cleaning or replacing your air filter is based on a variety of factors, like the filter design and MERV rating as well as the existing indoor air quality. For conventional 1”-3” filters, most brands advise replacement every 30-90 days. Pets, health conditions and even surrounding pollution sources can necessitate replacing the filter more often.
If the issue is not your body’s hydration, very dry air can irritate your throat and sinuses. Consider buying a whole-home humidifier if you persistently struggle with a dry, itchy throat.
Your HVAC system extracts moisture as it functions, producing situations where humidity levels become unbalanced. Portable humidifiers can fix humidity challenges in a single room or small zone, but a central humidifier provides balanced humidity throughout the entire structure— home or business.
For most people, comfortable humidity levels fall between 30-60%. These levels are rather hard to sustain in the winter, as frigid air does not hold onto moisture as well as warm air. Furthermore, your furnace displaces moisture by producing hot, dry heat.
The smartest way to determine an appropriate whole-house humidifier is by measuring the height of your ceiling multiplied by the total square footage of the room. This will help figure out how many gallons of water each hour is needed to balance humidity.
You should also think about your finances, as a humidifier needs routine maintenance just like any other mechanical products.
While specific amounts depend on the model, whole-house humidifiers average between 1.5 to 12 gallons per day. As you can imagine, arid locations will use more water to keep humidity balanced.
Routine preventive maintenance is often crucial for lasting equipment efficiency, and your humidifier is no exception. The humidifier’s reservoir should be routinely drained and cleaned to prevent mold.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas produced by partial fuel combustionthat is commonly caused by inadequate access to oxygen. Appliances relying on natural gas, charcoal, wood or kerosene are common sources of CO gas, usually if they are not running correctly or have been installed wrong. CO is poisonous to the body and is fatal at high levels or prolonged exposure.
Initial symptoms such as nausea and fatigue are often mistaken as a result of the flu. But CO gas exposure can develop, possibly leading to confusion, organ damage or even death. Other symptoms include:
Yes. Removing carbon monoxide should be a priority because of the jeopardy it poses to your health and well-being. CO gas can be found in any Winnipeg home or commercial property, making proper ventilation and prevention strategies universally beneficial.
Prevention is the best place to start. A few safety precautions to take include:
If carbon monoxide has been found, you should quickly vacate the building and call the fire department and utility company. If a leak is discovered, you should then contact a dependable HVAC company for repairs.
Because carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and life-threatening in substantial concentrations, using carbon monoxide detectors in central locations is the best way to warn you to its presence.
A carbon monoxide detector is comparable to a smoke alarm, monitoring the air and telling you if carbon monoxide levels are too high. If it is possible, you should have at least one detector near every bedroom on all levels in your home. More detectors can be placed near the kitchen, living areas or near combustion appliances. These detectors are best used in combination with our HVAC maintenance memberships, which keep your product in good shape and may help you protect against carbon monoxide.
If an air freshener isn’t doing the trick, there may be microbes or contaminants nearby producing the unpleasant odor. Bacteria and mold are frequent sources, but they can be solved with the sanitation properties of a germicidal UV light. They are really effective against odor-producing microorganisms.
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