When your heat goes out on a frigid day, you want it fixed as quickly as possible. While emergency service is just a phone call away, not all heating issues require professional help. There are actually some common problems that cause no heat that you can easily diagnose and fix yourself. Use the guidelines below […]
Like any piece of critical equipment, residential furnaces will eventually experience wear and tear, mainly when they aren’t consistently serviced. Many homeowners don’t maintain their furnaces as per the manufacturer's s recommendations. But not doing the maintenance your furnace needs will cost more in the long run as the device begins to lose its efficiency. […]
Do you know why it’s important to maintain a gas fireplace? As winter approaches, fireplace maintenance tasks become more important as we start to use our fireplaces more often for warmth and comfort. Maintenance Means Peace of Mind Without proper gas fireplace maintenance, problems can occur. Dirt and dust build-up can clog the ports of your fireplace, and gaskets can wear out, potentially allowing dangerous carbon […]
Air conditioning is a real benefit when it comes to surviving our hot and humid summers. But if you’re wondering if an AC fan constantly running is an issue, you might be onto something. In fact, you need to call in a professional right away, as this can drive up your utility bills. Plus, one broken […]
Central Air Conditioners are designed to remove heat and humidity from inside your home. The system consists of an evaporator coil located in the plenum above the furnace, a condenser unit located outside and refrigerant lines to connect the evaporator coil to condenser unit. The evaporator coil removes humidity and there is a drain pipe […]
Preventative maintenance is a hard thing for most of us to pay for. Nothing (or at least nothing you can see) is wrong with your furnace, so why spend money having a pro run through an inspection every year? Prevention is always, always more affordable than reaction. Brushing your teeth is less painful and less […]
Air conditioners are built to be quiet. Air conditioners are built to be quiet. Trust your gut when you hear a strange sound coming from your air conditioner (the way you trust your gut when you hear something out of the ordinary from the engine of your car). If your Carrier Air Conditioner is making […]
Quick fixes for 5 common gas fireplace issues No doubt the cold weather has encouraged you to light the gas fireplace a few times in the last week. If you didn’t find time for fireplace maintenance last spring, your gas fireplace might not light up like you expect. Most reports of gas fireplace problems come […]
Although you meant to, you simply weren’t able to schedule furnace maintenance last spring. We totally get it. Between spring cleaning, getting out to enjoy the nice weather, and school activities for the kids, thinking about your furnace wasn’t really top of mind. (And if you recall, the winter leading up to spring wasn’t too […]
Just last month, the temperature dipped back to as low as -20 degrees in some parts of Ontario, and you were running your furnace and humidifier furiously. We’re safely distant from the coldest days of the year now, but we’re hurdling toward the other extreme. Then why on earth are we saying your air conditioner […]
Appleby Systems is your source for new HVAC installation, maintenance and repairs
Contact us for new air conditioners and new furnaces, maintenance, indoor air quality or repairs today and find out why we’ve been praised for our quality customer service by Halton Region for nearly half a century. If you’re interested in fireplaces or face-to-face service, visit our Oakville showroom to view dozens of stunning models and get a feel for the product that will provide you with years of service.
