Deciding between a heat pump and a furnace
What the choice actually depends on in Eastern Ontario: fuel availability, electrical capacity, design temperature, and what you plan to do with the house over the next decade.
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What sizing means, and why an oversized system is not a safe bet
Oversized equipment short-cycles, controls humidity poorly, and wears out sooner. Here is how load is estimated and what an honest sizing conversation sounds like.
Read the full explanationHot water: tank, tankless, or heat pump water heater
How household demand, recovery, venting, and available space decide which type of water heater fits, and where a heat pump water heater is a poor fit.
Read the full explanationWhat to check before putting solar on your roof
Shingle age, roof orientation and shading, panel capacity, and annual rather than peak production estimates.
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