Types of Furnaces Mid efficiency furnace A mid-efficiency, non-condensing furnace has an 80% to 90% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE). This furnace type will vent exhaust gases out of the home, generally through the roof. This type of furnace is no longer available to Canadian homeowners.  As of January 1, 2010 all new furnaces in Canada […]

Heat Pumps vs Air Conditioners What is the difference between the two? The main difference in functionality between the two is that a heat pump can cool and or heat your home whereas an air conditioner can only cool. The heat pump extracts heat from the cold outside air and transfers it inside our home using […]

Tank vs Tankless Water Heaters Energy Efficiency Tankless– More energy efficient as they heat water on demand which result in lower energy consumption and potentially reduced utility bills.   Energy Efficiency Storage Tank – Store large amount of water and keep it heated, which can lead to energy losses due to standby heat loss (the heat […]