Furnaces

Furnaces

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Is My Furnace C-Wire Hooked Up?

Also is it okay there’s two blue wires pigtailed with the brown wire? Question from user krenster2 at hvacadvice at reddit. Answer: The blue wires attached to the brown are most likely ...[More]

Looking for advice from those who have a heat pump for their home

I'm getting quotes to replace my furnace and ac condenser. I'm considering a heat pump but am worried that it will not heat and/or cool as well a furnace + condenser combo. I know there ...[More]

Intermittent Igniter Issues (natural gas, Armstrong Air Ultra V)

Here's the sitch.I've replaced my igniter 3-4 times in the last year. Figured I'd just gotten cheap ones. Maybe I got oil on it, maybe chemicals/moisture from nearby washing machine/shower (there's ta...[More]

How to Choose a Furnace?

Is your furnace nearing its end of life? If you answered yes, then it's time to start looking for a new one before it is too late.When looking into replacing your heating unit, there are a few things ...[More]

How to Buy a Furnace?

If you are looking into buying a new furnace, you should consider a few things before making your purchase, system type, ductwork, size, brand, and, of course, price.When looking at system types, ther...[More]

Common Furnace Problems You Should Be Familiar With

Canadians are familiar with extremely cold weather. We are no stranger to the kind of winter that seems to linger too long that we all start to believe that spring will never come.It is during those l...[More]

Unusual Ways to Keep Your Home Warm for Winter

We are always on the lookout for new and inexpensive ways to heat our home because that bit of comfort can get expensive during the winter. When it comes to warming up, there are tons of ways you can ...[More]

Furnace 101: Why is Mine Leaking Water?

There could be several reasons your furnace is leaking water, but the most likely one is a condensation leak.Usually, the condensation that comes from a high-efficiency gas furnace gets channeled to a...[More]

Top Ways to Save Some Money During the Colder Months

In Canada, we spend most of the year using our heaters. You'd think that we know everything there is to know about our heating systems. You'll be surprised how many homeowners do not know that their h...[More]

What Are Some Maintenance (Cleaning) Tips for Replacing Filters?

Learning how to maintain and clean your filters is an important and necessary process in taking care of your HVAC units. Filters are used to prevent dust, hair and other particles from clogging the...[More]

What is the Difference Between a Heat Pump and a Furnace?

When the weather becomes colder, we rely on our home’s heating units to keep us warm during the fall and winter seasons, whether it be a furnace or a heat pump. But, what is the difference between t...[More]

What is the Difference Between Single-Stage, Two-Stage, and Modulating Furnaces?

When you are looking around for a new furnace, you will come across three different types: single-stage, two-stage and modulating. You may probably ask, what are the differences between them, and whic...[More]

Furnace Noises and What They Mean

Has your furnace ever made a strange noise? There could be several reasons why your furnace is making noises. If you hear a whistling noise coming from your return air duct, that could be because of a...[More]

What Are Signs That My Furnace May Soon Require Replacement?

At Twintech Heating & Cooling, repairing furnaces is our bread and butter! However, there comes a point in every furnace's life where even regular maintenance and the most skillful repairs can't s...[More]

Should I Repair or Replace my Furnace?

Now that the cold weather is here, it’s a good time to start thinking about your furnace. Regular furnace maintenance will help keep your home comfortable and warm throughout the fall and winter sea...[More]

How to Prepare Your Furnace for the Winter

Now that summer’s finally over, it’s time to get your furnace ready for the winter season. There are a few things that homeowners should do to prepare their furnace for the winter. The first ...[More]

Whats the difference between electric gas and oil heating systems?

When searching for a new heating system for your home, there are a few important questions that you want to ask yourself. Is your priority to save money, or are you looking for something more envir...[More]

HVAC Summer Checklist

Summer is the perfect time of year to utilize the warm weather and clean every corner of the house, both inside and out. To ensure that your home HVAC system is in excellent working condition, check o...[More]

How your Furnace and Air Conditioner work together to keep you Comfortable?

Furnaces are used to generate heat and spread it throughout your home.  A furnace is connected to a duct system that will distribute heated air to the various rooms of your home, which is cruc...[More]

HVAC Tips for the Best Nights Sleep

We blame a variety of factors for our lack of sleep. Maybe it’s our own minds running furiously with thoughts about the next day, or perhaps it’s a lumpy bed’s fault or whatever n...[More]

Common Furnace Problems You Need HVAC Experts to Fix

Furnaces are complicated machines which may break and there is a variety of motives for why it does not turn on. After the furnace is not working and the warmth is not flowing, there is an adequate...[More]

Furnace Maintenance: Here’s What You Should Know

You might have certain furnace maintenance questions, especially since the heating season has just passed us. Remember, maintenance is key if you want your furnace to operate efficiently and reliably....[More]

Everything You Need to Know About Furnace Filters

Furnace filters are an integral component of an HVAC system. There are a variety of sizes and options available when talking about filters, and it is no wonder that most homeowners have so many questi...[More]

Common Furnace Repair Questions

Your furnace has definitely worked a lot during the winter, so you might have some concerns or questions about furnace repairs. We have answered some of the most commonly asked questions on furnace re...[More]

Furnace Installation: The Basics You Need to Know

If you are planning on having a new furnace installed, then you should know beforehand that it is a big job. If you are planning on installing your new furnace on your own – trust us, DO NOT DO IT. ...[More]

Furnace and Air Conditioner - How Do They ACTUALLY Work?

If you do not have any prior knowledge of them, heating and cooling systems are quite complex equipment to deal with. So, if you have not been trained to work on them, it is likely that you will have ...[More]

What Stinks? Common Heating System Odours

When your heating system at home is working properly, you will not hear any sound... and you will definitely not smell any foul odour. If yours is giving off an unusual odour, don't panic just yet. It...[More]

PSC vs. ECM Motors: Know Their Differences

The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry uses a variety of motor technologies in its equipment. Historically, the two predominant motor types have been permanent split capacitor (...[More]

Keeping Warm This Fall: Things to Remember

We can feel it in the air – the cold season is fast approaching. Keeping a home warm is not as easy as 1,2,3 especially if the home is older and doesn’t really have very good insulation. Here are ...[More]