Technology Connections

Heat Pumps: the Future of Home Heating

 Hello! Here's a comment with some extra info on efficiency and the metering devices used in heat pumps. First: my wording on the efficiency drop in the cold was sloppy, and it sounds like I'm suggesting the need for defrosting is the…
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The history of The Tankless Water Heater

Boiler Pro frequently advises clients searching for new water heaters to consider a tankless unit. Tankless water heaters provide a variety of outstanding benefits that mostly compensates for their increased price when compared to traditional…
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Calculate Furnace Size for Toronto Homes

Purchasing a brand new furnace is a serious decision these days because there are so many options, including different brands, models, and variations, technical capabilities, furnace types, and efficiency ratings. However, one of the most important…
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What Is AFUE and Why Is It Important?

If you're on the market looking for a new furnace, you've probably come across the term AFUE. Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) is an abbreviation for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. The annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE)…

The World Is Facing A Looming Cold Crunch

In 2019, the building sector's space cooling demands required just 15% of the energy used for heating, resulting in about 1 billion tons of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Nonetheless, space cooling is rapidly expanding and is likely…
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What Is a Condensing Boiler?

Condensing boilers are water heaters that are typically powered by natural gas, propane, or oil. They produce high efficiency, often higher than 90%, by condensing water vapor in exhaust gases and recovering the latent heat of vaporization that…
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You Need Improved Heating Performance More Than You Know

Understanding how things work in your home can help you get the most out of them. Don’t worry, this isn’t heating 101 or anything. Instead, this is a list of things you can do to ensure you see an improved heating performance from your…
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Save Money With A Heating Upgrade

A heating upgrade is one of the best ways to improve the efficiency of your home, which in turn saves you money. However, before making any big decisions about boiler or furnace purchasing there are a few things you should know. 3 Reasons…
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Toronto Heating Options: Furnace or Boiler?

When it comes to deciding how to heat your home and increase your home comfort in a big city like this, there are really only 2 main Toronto heating options. Here, we’ll take a closer look at furnaces and boilers to help you know a bit more…
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Quality Residential Heating Options In Toronto And The GTA

Understanding how your home’s systems work isn’t the easiest thing. In fact, it can actually seem quite overwhelming in a city like Toronto and the GTA. But the most important thing to remember is to keep a level head. It’s okay to not…