Furnace - Turn Up the Heat

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FurnaceTurn Up the Heat
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• Canada is known for having very cold winters. The
  coast of British Columbia is the only area that
  averages temperatures above freezing in the
  wintertime. Everywhere else in the country has
  below freezing temperatures throughout the
  winter, and due to this, central heating and
  furnaces are a necessity. Anyone familiar with
  cold weather knows just how miserable it can be
  to run out of heat, or to be chilled on a cloudy
  winter day.

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• Because of these issues, the furnace maintenance
  and repair industry in Canada is booming, and you
  do not have to look far to find a qualified
  specialist to repair, maintain, or install a
  brand new, state-of-the-art furnace.

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• The middle of winter would be a terrible time to
  have a furnace go out. In areas where snow is
  commonplace, the furnace is a very important tool
  for the safety and comfort of a household.
  Fortunately, the men and women of heating and air
  companies of all sizes are here to help, and will
  work in the most non-ideal conditions to help get
  a furnace back online, and pumping out hot air to
  help get through those cold winter nights.

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• Imagine feeling a chill in the air for the first
  time of the season, the chill that inspires one
  to grab a jacket and maybe put on a pair of thick
  socks. Maybe it is gray and cloudy outside, and
  the hot cocoa just is not quite doing the trick.
  You go to turn on the heat and click, nothing
  happens. What could the issue be? Is it a dirty
  filter?

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• Is it possible that the thermostat is not working
  properly? Is the furnace broken? More
  importantly, are you savvy enough to diagnose and
  fix the issue? Many people would prefer to have a
  professional take care of all these scenarios,
  and in Canada there is no shortage of furnace
  repair companies looking to help bring the heat
  back.

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• While there is quite a lot of maintenance that
  one can do on their own, there are also many
  things that should be attended to by a
  professional. Basic preventative maintenance can
  be handled by the homeowner such as
• Changing the furnace filter
• Cleaning the flame sensor
• Checking the thermostat
• Ensuring that power is flowing to the furnace

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• Sometimes a homeowner may not feel comfortable
  doing all of these, as many furnaces use natural
  gas a heating source. This day in age furnaces
  are safer than ever, but the odd issue does occur
  now and again. For those that prefer to have
  somebody else do it, furnace repair pricings can
  be somewhat affordable, depending on the amount
  of service required.

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• Across Canada many companies will charge around
  the same amount on average for various services,
  which are not limited to
• For annual inspection, thermostat repair, flame
  sensor or igniter repair, the average is between
  80 to 300.
• If one needs a limit switch service, burner
  repair, or gas valve replacement, that is going
  to cost between 115 to 470.

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• How about a thermostat replacement, repairing or
  replacing a blower fan, or replacing the circuit
  board? That is going to cost around 125 to 650.
• Finally, should one need to replace or repair the
  existing motor or the heat exchanger, that is
  going to set one back about 1,200 to 2,400.

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• For those that are comfortable performing some of
  their own furnace repair, the only tools required
  are screwdrivers, a new filter, non-abrasive
  cleaning pads, a vacuum, and potentially a new
  thermostat. The DIY-er can take care of many
  services on their own but should also pay
  attention to the safety related to furnaces as
  well.

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• A competent repair person will always follow the
  rules of safety when it comes to furnace repair,
  such as always shutting down the power, always
  referring to owners manuals for proper operation
  and maintenance, utilizing gas monitors to detect
  leaks or hazardous environments, and using the
  proper replacement parts for a job.

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• Many people can do these repairs and diagnostics,
  but there are also many times it is necessary to
  call in a professional to do the work. It can be
  very rewarding to do these projects yourself, but
  it also incredibly important to know when it is
  time to have a professional take a look. Most
  companies in Canada employ technicians that hold
  independent certifications, and that is something
  that is good to look for when choosing a repair
  company to do work on ones heating and air
  system.

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• Other great things to look for are all proper
  licenses and certifications, experienced staff,
  good reviews, happy customers, proper insurance,
  and fair quotes and pricing. A good company
  should have no problem providing a competitive
  quote and encourage a homeowner to shop around
  and get the best fit for their current situation.

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Contact details

• Service Pro Group
• Address 28 Charlton Blvd, North York, Ontario,
  M2M 1B9 Canada
• Phone Number 647-725-3125
• Website https//heatingandcoolingtoronto.ca/conta
  ct-us/