Daylight Savings Begins So “Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries”
Daylight Savings begins this Sunday, which means that at 2:00 a.m. the clocks spring forward and we “lose” an hour of sleep. This year, Delta Air Systems is proud to support the “Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries” campaign to urge homeowners to check their smoke alarms as they adjust their clocks.
3 Strange Smells That Require Heating Service – Fast!
Have you noticed a strange smell coming from your furnace? If you’re thinking that there’s something wrong, you’re probably right. Since your furnace has been running for a few months now, strange smells are very distinct indicators that your heating system requires urgent heating service before irreparable damage occurs!
Resolve to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions!
Many view January 1st as a catalyst for making big life changes and craft elaborate New Year’s resolutions. Predictably, a few months later, those grand plans have been abandoned and old habits return.
Closing A Heating Vent May Do More Than You’re Bargaining for…
When the weather turns frigid, you’d probably agree that the furnace is the most important mechanical equipment in your home. It keeps you and your family warm through the bitter, cold winter. But what about the cost of operation? Oftentimes, homeowners think that they’re helping themselves and their furnace by closing off vents in rooms that they use less than others. That may be true, but it’s not always the case. Doing so could actually lead to furnace replacement.
Keep Your Home Efficient This Winter
What’s wrong with this picture? Can you guess? . . . maybe you already know. If your house is decorated with these types of ice sculptures, it’s highly likely you’ve lack proper attic insulation. The snow on the roof shouldn’t be melted by heat loss from the house. Now’s a good time to think about how you’re losing heating dollars and take action to save some cash this winter.
Preparing for Seasonal Winter Storms
It’s never too early to start considering how to prepare your home for seasonal winter storms, especially here in Canada where our winters can be unpredictable. Check out our infographic for a few ways you can get ready for the months ahead.
Door-to-Door HVAC Scams Are an Ongoing Threat
CTV’s W5 recently investigated the ongoing threat of door-to-door HVAC scams in Ontario and all across Canada. W5’s Kevin Newman interviewed homeowners who have been victims of these HVAC scams by organizations who claim to be provincial “energy inspectors,” stopping by to do a regular safety check on the home’s furnace or air conditioner. The salespeople working for these companies tend to target areas with older homes or older residents, or even residents who may be new to Canada.
Prepare Your Home for the Chill of Fall and Winter
Crisp mornings and the sun setting much earlier can only mean one thing – fall is officially here! The hot summer days have come and gone and now, as Canadians, we need to get ready to spend the next few months keeping warm indoors. It’s also time to start cleaning up your home in preparation for fall and winter.
Furnace Parts You Should Know
When having your furnace serviced or repaired, it can be difficult to understand what you’re paying for and if you’re receiving good service. At Delta Air Systems we find that if you have a basic understanding of your furnace parts, it helps you optimize your system and service provider’s performance.
How to Make Your Furnace Run Quieter
An abnormally loud furnace can affect not only your comfort but your bank account too. An increase in the noise level of your furnace’s operation often means that there is some kind of inefficiency within the system.