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Flu Season In Ontario flu season normally runs from late Fall to early Spring. We spend more time indoors with family and friends and that leads to more disease transmission. Anybody can get the flu, but some groups are more likely to have serious complications: Babies Children under 5 Seniors People with underlying health conditions… Read more »
Why is Annual Furnace Maintenance so Important? Furnace manufacturers and fuel suppliers (natural gas, propane, oil and electrical) all recommend annual furnace maintenance for your home comfort equipment. Many people wonder if this is really necessary, as equipment will often run for several years trouble free. There are several important reasons that make annual furnace… Read more »
Cleaner, Safer Indoor Air COVID-19 The Coronavirus Pandemic has homeowners looking for ways to make their home as safe as possible. COVID-19 is and airborne virus that can continue circulating in your home’s air for extended periods of time. If you home has ductwork for forced air heating and cooling, there are several solutions for… Read more »
The Move to Net Zero A recent article in the Toronto Star summarizes strategies that Ontario is following to reduce the use of natural gas. Natural gas is currently used to generate some of the province’s electricity. “While natural gas only supplies seven per cent of the electricity Ontario consumes, it plays a critical role… Read more »
Furnace manufacturers and fuel suppliers (natural gas, propane, oil and electrical) all recommend annual maintenance for your home comfort equipment. Many people wonder if this is really necessary, as equipment will often run for several years trouble free. There are several important reasons that make annual maintenance a wise choice. Efficiency Equipment that is not… Read more »
The Importance of Proper Humidity LevelsThe advantages and reasons for using a humidifier in the winter months are not always obvious to homeowners. Maintaining proper humidity levels benefits your health, your comfort, your home’s efficiency and your investment.In Southwestern Ontario, we get a lot of cold damp days in the winter. Even on damp days,… Read more »
CTV News Story: London, Ont. – Enbridge Gas, supported by London Hydro and the City of London, is running a limited-time pilot program that provides up to $3,200 in incentives for homeowners to install a hybrid heating system with smart controls. Hayter Group customer Sheri and Pat DeMester made the switch two weeks ago. Click… Read more »
World’s First 2-in-1 EV Charger and Solar Inverter The SolarEdge Electric Vehicle (EV) charging single phase inverter gives homeowners the ability to charge electric vehicles up to six times faster than a standard Level 1 charger. By installing an EV charger that is integrated with an inverter, no additional dedicated circuit breaker is needed, saving… Read more »
More and more homeowners and businesses are using Ductless Splits for cooling. They are very common in Europe and many Canadians are not familiar with them. A Ductless Split consists of a wall-mounted unit in your home. It’s usually mounted near the ceiling on the second floor. You also have an outdoor condenser, which can… Read more »
As Seen on TV! Hayter Group technician Bob Cushman appeared on a recent HGTV episode of Farmhouse Facelift. Bob was shown installing a Napoleon Wood/Oil Hybrid furnace. The episode titled ‘Bought Unseen’ was originally aired on April 14, 2021. It’s Episode 6 of Season 1. You can see the complete episode by clicking here. The… Read more »