by Dan Handiaz | Nov 18, 2025 | Furnaces
When your gas furnace starts up and you notice a smell that you think might be natural gas coming from your vents, it is natural to feel concerned. Even if the smell seems to fade after a short time, it still raises important questions about safety and normal furnace...
by Dan Handiaz | Nov 18, 2025 | Furnaces
When your furnace operates for several hours a day during mild weather, it can signal potential inefficiencies that drive up energy costs costs and accelerate system wear. In British Columbia’s temperate climate, where outdoor temperatures can hover around 10°C on...
by Dan Handiaz | Jan 18, 2022 | Furnaces
Know When It’s Time to Let Go of Your Old Home Furnace Homeowner pop quiz: what are the signs to look for when your aging furnace has reached the end of its life? Is it obvious–like when it stops suddenly one cold winter day and no longer has a heartbeat?...
by Dan Handiaz | Dec 2, 2021 | Furnaces, Home Heating
A Brand New Furnace & AC: The Perfect Christmas Combo A new furnace may not be the first thing that comes to mind as a Christmas gift for someone on your list – it’s a big-ticket item, but one that will be appreciated for decades to come. And while it may...
by Dan Handiaz | Oct 21, 2021 | Furnaces
We thought we would skip the furnace protection plan, my husband and I, when we purchased our first home. We were young and poor, we thought. What could happen, we thought? What happened, exactly, was the need to replace the most expensive part of our furnace—out of...
by Dan Handiaz | Oct 13, 2021 | Air Quality, Furnaces
Why Your Older Furnace May Be a Health Risk If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning or a leak from your furnace, evacuate everyone from your home immediately. Then contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency service. A technician came by my home to examine...
