Category Archives: Furnaces

Is the MERV Rating on My Furnace Filter Important in 2025?

  If you’re a homeowner in Canada, you’ve probably thought about your indoor air quality—especially with our ever-changing weather bringing everything from dust to allergens into our homes. One of the easiest ways to improve the air you breathe is by choosing the right furnace filter. But with all the different options out there, how do … Continue reading Is the MERV Rating on My Furnace Filter Important in 2025?

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

  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?

Modulating vs. Variable-Speed Furnace: Comparing Operation, Efficiency, Costs & More

Among the modern heating options, modulating furnaces and variable-speed furnaces are becoming ever more popular for their advanced control features and improved performance compared to traditional systems. But what are the differences, and which type is best for your needs? Here, Air Treatment ClimateCare dives into the details.  What is a Modulating Furnace?  A modulating … Continue reading Modulating vs. Variable-Speed Furnace: Comparing Operation, Efficiency, Costs & More

Everything You Need to Know About Modulating Furnaces: FAQs, Buying Tips & More

  When it comes to consistent, efficient home heating, a modulating furnace is one of the best options you can choose. Unlike traditional furnaces that operate at a single speed, modulating furnaces adjust their output based on the demands of your household, leading to consistent temperatures and reduced energy costs. This guide breaks down the … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Modulating Furnaces: FAQs, Buying Tips & More

3 Reasons You Need to Schedule Fall Furnace Maintenance

Fall weather is here. Yet, the temperature isn’t so cold that you need to crank up the furnace. When it comes to your home heating system, it’s always better to be proactive than reactive. With that in mind, here are three reasons you should book fall furnace maintenance sooner rather than later. Reason 1: A … Continue reading 3 Reasons You Need to Schedule Fall Furnace Maintenance

6 Types of Furnace Filters & Which One You Should Use

Even though it’s one of the least exciting components of your HVAC system, your furnace filter is an integral piece of the overall HVAC puzzle. The main purpose of your furnace’s filter is to protect the blower fan from everything that gets pulled in by the return duct. Depending on what’s going on in your household, this may … Continue reading 6 Types of Furnace Filters & Which One You Should Use

The Myths and Facts About Your Furnace in Winter

Even though autumn just started, it feels like winter is right around the corner here at Air Treatment ClimateCare. And over the years,  the same winter furnace myths keep coming back to haunt us: Close vents to save energy Crank the furnace up high to heat your home faster Leave the thermostat at a single … Continue reading The Myths and Facts About Your Furnace in Winter

Why You Should Consider Replacing Your Furnace If You’re Selling Your Home

Selling your home is an exciting process. Yet even though there’s the thrill of moving somewhere new, renovating to increase home value can definitely feel like your time, money, and energy are being pulled in all sorts of different directions. Your to-replace list is long, and it includes everything from the stove to the bathroom … Continue reading Why You Should Consider Replacing Your Furnace If You’re Selling Your Home

How to Save Money Heating Your Home: 5 Easy Tips

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

Buying a New Furnace for an Older Home: What to Know

Owning an older or historic home offers a lot more character and charm than today’s cookie-cutter new homes. However, as lovely as they are, they can also come with their own set of challenges. One issue you may face with an older home has to do with the HVAC system.  Whether you are buying an … Continue reading Buying a New Furnace for an Older Home: What to Know