As a homeowner, your furnace probably doesn’t cross your mind much – that is, unless it’s not working or causing an inflation in your energy bill. However, buying and changing your furnace filter is a task that should be on your to-do list to avoid problems with your furnace down the road. But do you […]
When do you change your air filter? Do you leave it for months at a time and replace them only when you begin to see dust piling up on the furnace vent? Well, if you wait until you see dust, you’ve waited too long. But how can you know when to change your home filters. […]
You kept up with maintenance and generally took care of your furnace over the years, but there’s only so much you can do. Eventually, it reaches the end of the line and you have to replace it with something shiny and new. Shiny and new usually means expensive and intimidating. Sometimes it means tightening your […]
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 […]
You don’t have to trade high heating bills for extreme AC bills every 6-8 months. When you settle into a regular cycle of cooling your home this summer, it doesn’t have to cost nearly as much as it did last year. These simple tips can almost cut your air conditioning expenses in half without forcing […]
A Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats is among the best upgrades you can make to your home today. It handles most of the thinking involved in heating and cooling your home more efficiently. It learns your schedule and preferences, automatically delivering comfort when you're there and savings when aren’t. A smart, Wi-Fi thermostat helps your family […]
Easy ways to spend less on heating According to Direct Energy, homeowners can take these 7 steps to cut heating expenses by more than $700 in a year (based on an 1,860 square foot, 40 year-old home). The tips and related annual savings include: Replace your furnace filter every three months, save $53 in wasted […]
The holidays are approaching quickly and we wish the best of the season to your family. As 2017 comes to a close, we like to look back at the year and revisit the content you liked best. Carrier vs. Lennox – what’s the best furnace manufacturer The two most popular furnace manufacturers in Ontario are […]
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 […]
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.
