The Ideal Home Humidity Levels for Each Season
Maintaining the right humidity levels in your home is essential to your health and comfort. Humidity levels play a role in transmitting airborne illnesses, respiratory conditions, air quality and overall health, so it’s important to monitor and adjust them accordingly. In Canada, the ideal home humidity levels vary depending on the season. In this article, […]
Keep Your Family Safe: Check Your Carbon Monoxide Detector!
When was the last time you checked your carbon monoxide detector? It’s important for your and your family’s safety that you check your carbon monoxide detector regularly. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless toxic gas that can be fatal. It’s even more important that you regularly check your CO detector in the winter […]
5 Indoor Air Quality Tips for Kitchener-Waterloo Homes
High indoor air quality is an important part of maintaining a healthy home environment. Unfortunately, many people aren’t aware of the potential hazards lurking in your home that pose a health risk to your family. Pollutants, allergens, and irritants floating around in your house can be bad for your family’s health. Check out these air […]
Should I Purchase a Protection Plan For My Heating System?
It’s the middle of winter and a major part of your furnace breaks and needs to be replaced. But, you don’t have a Protection Plan for your heating system so you have to pay out of pocket. It’s an expensive part and you have to pay for labour on top of the part. You don’t […]
My Thermostat is in Recovery Mode – Why?
So, you’ve noticed your thermostat is in recovery mode or has been before and you’re wondering why? There’s no need to panic – your system isn’t recovering from a disaster or anything like that. It’s actually a pretty common setting on newer thermostats. We’ll explain why your thermostat is in recovery mode here.
The Cost to Replace a Furnace with a Heat Pump
Heat pumps are more and more common these days, especially with the Government of Canada giving out grants for their installation. Between potential cost savings and the goal of becoming a more energy-efficient nation, Canadians are carefully considering their options for home heating. Whatever the reason for your replacement, let’s discuss what it would cost […]
Top 5 Natural Gas Safety Tips
Natural gas is an efficient fuel source for your home, whether you have a gas furnace, fireplace, water heater, or stove. It’s a safe and effective source of energy. Still, it’s important to be aware of the potential hazards and how to handle gas-related issues in your home. As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to […]
Operating and Maintaining a Heat Pump
If you’ve recently purchased a heat pump or have been considering installing one, you might be wondering: what exactly goes into operating and maintaining a heat pump? It’s a good question because it’s super important to understand what you need to do to truly benefit from the efficiency of this heating system. It doesn’t require […]
How Often Should You Change Your Humidifier Filter?
If you have a whole-home humidifier like the one pictured here, you know how helpful it can be to your home comfort and even your health. First off, we called it a filter because everyone seems to refer to it that way. It’s really a pad. It’s designed to provide plenty of surface area for […]
What to Expect From Your Furnace Installation Professional
It’s not every day or even every decade that most people are faced with replacing a Furnace or Air Conditioner. So what are some of the key attributes and qualities to look for in an HVAC professional? At Delta, we’ve worked for decades ensuring our customers get the best, most stand-up service possible. We’ve set […]
