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What’s the best heating source? That’s a question we’re often asked here at Advanced HVAC, your trusted experts in Ottawa heating solutions. The answer can vary, however, depending on the configuration, size and age of your home, as well as your particular preferences and goals for home heating. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for “the best” source of heating in Ottawa. Radiant floor heating, however, is gaining in popularity among homeowners as being an excellent source for home heating in Ottawa. Whether you are renovating your current home, looking to replace a furnace or other heating source, or you’re starting to design and build a new home, radiant floor heating is certainly worthy of your…

From Standard to Ductless Air Conditioners, Know What to Look for When Troubleshooting What makes a high-quality HVAC installation? It turns out, it takes a lot more than just a powerful air conditioning unit. The right unit for the right home, the quality of the duct work (if applicable – but we’ll get to that later), and a proper installation are all pieces of the bigger picture: that the defining feature of a quality HVAC installation is functionality. If your AC unit isn’t doing its job, or if it is operating significantly below its advertised energy efficiency, then you might…

Does your family schedule who gets the hot water in your home, each and every day? Do you take a cold shower every morning so your children can take all the hot water your boiler is capable of providing for their needs? If this causes stress to you and your family, tankless water system technicians are likely to advise you to get rid of your traditional hot water boiler, and invest in a tankless water heater instead. Which begs the question… what are the main reasons you should say goodbye to your traditional hot water boiler? Finally use multiple sources…

When your furnace nears the end of its life, you’re left to decide between a repair, a replacement, and an upgrade. While an upgrade may sound like an unnecessary expense, high-efficiency furnaces are actually superior to regular furnaces in many ways. If you’re wondering how you differentiate the two, the main difference lies in the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating. The AFUE rating represents the percentage of fuel your furnace converts into usable energy. For example, a furnace must have an AFUE rating of 90-97 per cent to be grade as high-efficiency. A furnace with an AFUE rating of 90%…

The Importance of Proper Heating & Cooling for Your Health Do you remember learning what homeostasis is during high school biology class? Simply put, homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within an organism. It’s a vital aspect to a healthy life. Since our bodies generate their own heat, being in a hot room can result in an excess amount of heat for our bodies to handle. When this happens, we need to find a balance between heating and cooling. Although our bodies are equipped with systems to regulate our own heating and cooling, there are other ways…

Is your current furnace at the end of its lifespan? Do you want to know the cost savings of upgrading to a high-efficiency furnace or converting from oil or electric to a gas furnace? Having the right furnace in your home can make a world of difference. Not every furnace is right for each home, and you want to make sure you get the right furnace to suit your house, budget, and needs. To help you make the right choice, Advanced HVAC has put together this handy furnace prices guide to give you a better sense of the average cost…

At Advanced HVAC, we install both central air conditioners and ductless air conditioners. Most of the time, the existing infrastructure of your home determines which option you choose – those who can get central air typically do. But for others, the choice may not be so cut and dry. Is there ever a time when a homeowner may choose a ductless air conditioner in Ottawa, even if they have the right type of house for a central air conditioner? Here is everything you need to know about each type of air conditioning system, and why you might choose one over the other for your Ottawa air…

From Energy Efficiency to Repairs, the Differences Between Window and Central Air Conditioners The summer heat is impossible to ignore, especially when you factor in the humidity that comes with it. When the hotter months come around, you’ll suddenly find yourself feeling sticky with sweat, favoring loose-fitting clothes that leave your arms and legs bare, and closing all your blinds with the fan on to try and get as much shade and cool air as possible. This is the moment when you realize it’s time to invest in an AC unit—but should you get a central air conditioner, or a window…

Learn the Benefits of a Residential or Commercial Ottawa HVAC Consultation The Fall season is finally underway and now is the time to begin budgeting many dollars extra each month to cover our heating expenses for what promises to be a very cold six months ahead!Of course, the percentage of your budget dedicated to energy and heating expenses depends on which type of heating you have chosen for your home. Chances are, if you and your family are being kept warm this winter by your oil furnace, you may be left scratching your head trying to find a way to…

Summer is in the air and the thought of winter is but a distant memory. But have you considered that summer is the best time of year to update your heating system? When winter weather hits, replacing your furnace or boiler system in the last thing you want to do. Being prepared will ease the stress of chilly temperatures and keep you cozy when it really counts. Now that you’re ready to upgrade or replace the existing heating system in your home, you need to consider which system is better: furnace or boiler. A high-efficiency furnace is a great option for your home…