Category Archives: Energy Efficiency

Modulating Furnace vs Single-Stage Furnace: How Do They Compare and Which is Worth It?

Written by | on November 4, 2024 | Posted in Energy Efficiency

  Your choice of heating system can significantly impact your comfort and energy bills. Among the options available, modulating furnaces and single-stage furnaces represent two ends of the technological spectrum. In this article, Air Treatment ClimateCare breaks down the differences to help you take your pick.  What is a Modulating Furnace?  A modulating furnace adjusts … Continue reading Modulating Furnace vs Single-Stage Furnace: How Do They Compare and Which is Worth It? →

What is the Greener Homes Loan, and Am I Eligible?

Written by | on March 11, 2024 | Posted in Energy Efficiency

With the Greener Homes Grant wrapped up, Canadian homeowners are turning their eyes to what’s still on the table—the interest-free Greener Homes Loan. This initiative offers homeowners an opportunity to make their homes more energy-efficient without depleting their savings. So, if you’re wondering whether this loan is your ticket to a greener home and how … Continue reading What is the Greener Homes Loan, and Am I Eligible? →

Post-Greener Homes Grant: How the Energy Affordability Program Can Help with Your HVAC Costs

Written by | on February 14, 2024 | Posted in Energy Efficiency

Now that the Greener Homes Grant has ended, many homeowners in Ontario are searching for alternative rebates to make their homes more energy-efficient without breaking the bank. Enter the Energy Affordability Program, designed to help Ontarians reduce energy usage and save on costs. This initiative is particularly beneficial for those looking to upgrade their HVAC … Continue reading Post-Greener Homes Grant: How the Energy Affordability Program Can Help with Your HVAC Costs →

Ontario HVAC Rebates – Your Ultimate Guide for 2024

Written by | on January 11, 2024 | Posted in Energy Efficiency

We all want greener homes, but HVAC upgrades can be expensive! Fortunately for homeowners, there is a range of HVAC rebates available in Ontario for 2024. From heat pumps to energy-efficient renovations, find out how you can save money while improving your home’s comfort and efficiency.  What HVAC Rebates Are Available in Ontario for 2024?  … Continue reading Ontario HVAC Rebates – Your Ultimate Guide for 2024 →

Exactly How Much Will My New AC Cost to Run?

Written by | on May 14, 2023 | Posted in Air Conditioners

If you want the best of the best, a good SEER rating for your AC is the highest on the market (at time of writing, 23 SEER). But the platinum package, highest efficiency air conditioner isn’t right for everybody. In fact, most families stay comfortable purchasing a mid-SEER unit with a better initial cost to … Continue reading Exactly How Much Will My New AC Cost to Run? →

4 DIY Tips to Insulate Your Home and Save On Energy

Written by | on June 29, 2022 | Posted in Energy Efficiency

Homeowners spend nearly half the cost of their energy bills on heating and cooling. DIY home insulation helps reduce these costs by minimizing energy waste.  At Air Treatment ClimateCare, we specialize in heating and cooling services in Toronto and the surrounding area. To help our customers save money and maintain temperatures at home, here are … Continue reading 4 DIY Tips to Insulate Your Home and Save On Energy →

How to Save Money Heating Your Home: 5 Easy Tips

Written by | on December 27, 2021 | Posted in Energy Efficiency

Winter is here (mostly, except for these days that slip above freezing), and most homeowners are running into higher energy bills. Higher bills are common in the cold months across Canada, but they aren’t necessarily inevitable. There’s a lot you can do to decrease the monthly bills and save money heating your home. Here are … Continue reading How to Save Money Heating Your Home: 5 Easy Tips →

12 Energy Saving Tips to Help You Cut Back This Spring

Written by | on March 7, 2021 | Posted in Energy Efficiency

Most families look for ways to cut back on the daily expenses of home ownership but miss the easiest ways to get the job done. If you are sick of the energy (and by extension, money) waste, these twelve energy saving tips are a cure for what ails you. Disclaimer: Some of these solutions require … Continue reading 12 Energy Saving Tips to Help You Cut Back This Spring →

How to Save Money on Your AC This Summer

Written by | on May 31, 2018 | Posted in Air Conditioners

The first day of summer (Thursday, June 21) is almost here. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, here’s what you can expect for the Air Treatment ClimateCare service area (Toronto, North York, and surrounding areas): SUMMER WILL BE HOTTER THAN NORMAL with rainfall below normal in Southwest Ontario. The hottest periods will be early and … Continue reading How to Save Money on Your AC This Summer →