Signs Your Toronto Home Is Too Dry: When to Add a Humidifier for Lasting Comfort Table of Contents You’ve felt it before, that rough morning air. Lips cracked—a faint sting in your throat. Every time socks slide across the carpet, another static snap. Something about the air feels thin, dry, almost sharp against your skin. […]
Seasonal Commercial HVAC Strategies: What Toronto Businesses Should Tackle Each Quarter
Toronto Commercial HVAC Planning: Seasonal Priorities for Every Quarter Table of Contents The weather in Toronto rarely plays fair. Skies might spit sleet by dawn, then sizzle pavement by dusk. This unpredictability grinds commercial HVAC systems harder than many operators realize. Office towers hum through frozen wind. Restaurants sweat through the humid August haze. Malls […]
Understanding HVAC Load Calculations: Why Size Does Matter
Understanding HVAC Load Calculations in Toronto Table of Contents Figuring out the right size for an HVAC system depends on load calculations, ensuring heating or cooling works smoothly. Getting these numbers wrong can cause an oversized unit, which wastes power, or one that’s too small, leaving spaces uncomfortable. Using a solid load calculation means you’ll […]
Will switching to a heat pump save you money? Here’s how to find out
Can Toronto residents save money by switching to a heat pump? Table of Contents Canada’s growing interest in eco-friendly and energy-efficient living has led to a significant rise in the use of heat pumps as a home heating and cooling option. The thing is, not everyone is aware of what heat pumps are and just […]
The Evolution of Boiler Technology: What’s New in 2024?
A reliable heating system is essential, particularly in Toronto, where the weather is unpredictable and the winters are intolerable. The more we learn about the developments in boiler technology in 2024, the more obvious it is that the dependability of heating solutions has a major impact on the utility and comfort of residential and commercial […]
2023 Government Heating and Cooling System Rebates
Hello, Ontario residents! Here at Tropic Air, we support you in conserving energy and improving the comfort of your home. We are dedicated to helping you achieve greater energy efficiency and a more enjoyable living space while keeping your money in your pocket. Have you heard about the Canada Greener Homes Grant? As of January […]
Toronto HVAC Contractor Insights
The Importance of Your Air Vent Covers Air vent covers are an integral aspect of any HVAC system in a home or business. Overlooking this often-forgotten detail can cause issues relating to comfortability and satisfaction, not to mention a higher bill each month. What you need to know is this: there are different options out […]
Toronto Air Conditioner Repair: 4 Reasons It’s No Job for a Handyman Service
When that Toronto summer is in full swing, we all rush to the air-conditioned rooms whether they’re at work or in our homes, and try our best to cool down. That’s why it can be a nightmare when the unit is faulty and in need of repair. Whilst it may be tempting to get it […]
Toronto Heating & Air Conditioning: Is Bigger Always Better?
Table of Contents If you’re fortunate enough to live in a city like Toronto, you’ll know all too well how the climate can change from one day to the next. That’s why to combat the elements, you need a good heating and air conditioning system. But don’t run out and buy the biggest one you […]
4 Things a Toronto HVAC Contractor May Suggest to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Table of Contents Things HVAC Contractors May Suggest to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality The primary function of your residential HVAC equipment is to heat and cool the air inside your property, making it a pleasant place in which to spend time on a year-round basis. However, your furnace and air conditioning equipment can also […]
The primary factors influencing high heating and air conditioning bills in Toronto
Table of Contents How to Reduce Your Heating and Air Conditioning Bills in Toronto The weather in Toronto can range from cold to sweltering summer heat, and throughout the year, you’re likely to be spending a lot on heating and air conditioning to keep your home as comfortable as possible. However, that doesn’t mean that […]
Using Electricity and Gas Meters to Monitor HVAC Efficiency
Simple Ways to Track Home Energy Efficiency Many people are not aware of the fact that in addition to keeping a tally of how much energy they have used over the last month, the humble electricity and gas meters in their homes can be used to keep an eye on the efficiency of their domestic […]