August in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach is all about hosting. Whether it’s family visiting for a weekend at the beach or friends stopping by after a hike on the trails, your home is likely busier than usual. While more people … Continue reading
When your furnace blows cold air, the problem may be as simple as the unit warming up or as serious as a failed ignitor or cracked heat exchanger. Common causes include incorrect thermostat settings, a clogged filter that triggers an … Continue reading
A pre-season AC tune-up typically costs $100-$200 per unit for a basic service. Comprehensive plans cost $150-$300 and annual AC maintenance plans range from $150 to $500. Booking your tune-up in March or early April often qualifies you for early-bird … Continue reading
The short version: if your AC is under 10 years old and the repair is under about $1,000, repair it. If it’s over 12 years old, uses the older R-410A refrigerant, and needs a major component like a compressor or … Continue reading
A thin layer of frost or light ice on a heat pump’s outdoor unit is normal during cold Barrie winters. Heat pumps automatically enter a defrost cycle that reverses refrigeration to melt ice every 30-90 minutes for 5-15 minutes. However, … Continue reading
In 2026, a single-zone ductless mini-split installed in a Barrie home typically costs $4,000 to $7,800, with most homeowners landing around $5,500 to $6,000. Multi-zone systems covering three or four rooms run $10,000 to $15,000 or more. Cold-climate heat pump … Continue reading
Hybrid heating systems which combine an electric heat pump with a gas or propane furnace typically cost $8,000-$18,000 installed. However, rebates such as the Home Renovation Savings Program can provide up to $12,000, reducing net costs to $3,000-$10,000. Homeowners often … Continue reading
An air conditioner that runs non-stop on a 30°C Barrie day usually means one of five things: it’s undersized for the house, the filter or coil is dirty, refrigerant is low, ductwork is leaking cooled air, or the house itself … Continue reading
If your house feels sticky even though the air conditioner is running, the most common causes are an oversized AC that short cycles, a fan set to “On” instead of “Auto”, a clogged filter, or a blocked condensate drain. In … Continue reading
Scheduling a professional furnace inspection and cleaning in September ensures your heating system operates safely and efficiently before the first frost. A basic furnace tune-up in Ontario costs $100-$200, while comprehensive maintenance ranges from $150 to $300. Annual maintenance plans … Continue reading
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