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Source: CBC News January 30, 2022 The City of Vancouver and The Province of Quebec recently banned certain kinds of fossil fuel-based heating in new home construction. Bans are happening around the world, from Norway to New York City. The goal is to cut CO2 emissions from buildings by replacing fossil fuel burning with electric… Read more »
Most people go into a panic when things go wrong with equipment at home. One way to reduce the panic and keep your house in order is to have a maintenance agreement with a professional company. For a fixed monthly or annual fee, a professional will keep your equipment in top working order. Here are… 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 »
Grants and Financing The Lambton Renovates program offers financial assistance to eligible households as follows: 10-year forgivable loan up to $20,000 Who’s Eligible? Market value of home cannot exceed $265,000 Maximum Household Income + Assets outlined on Information Form Lambton Renovates Information Form Eligible Upgrades Include: Heating Systems Plumbing Toilets Water Heaters Click here to… Read more »
Natural Gas Furnaces – $250 Rebate* For replacing a less than 96% AFUE natural gas furnace with a 96% AFUE or higher condensing natural gas furnace. Natural Gas Boilers – $1,000 Rebate* For replacing a less than 90% AFUE natural gas boiler with a 90% AFUE or higher condensing natural gas boiler. Natural Water Heaters… 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 »
Filling Up is going to be More Expensive The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the carbon pricing law is constitutional. The ruling states that because climate change causes harm beyond provincial boundaries, it is a matter of national concern. The ruling states that additional fees for fuel are valid regulatory charges and not… Read more »
Many South-Western Ontario home owners rent their water heater. An increasing number of companies are also offering to rent you a furnace or an air conditioner. Home owners are sometimes talked into renting a new furnace or air conditioner to avoid an expensive repair bill.There are problems with renting home comfort equipment, that people do… Read more »