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How to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency

Written by RB Heating | Date: 12-08-2026

Your AC doesn’t always need a repair or replacement to cool your home better. Sometimes, a dirty filter, a thermostat set too low, blocked vents, or poor airflow is all it takes to make your system work harder than it should and drive up your energy bill. So, if you’re wondering how to improve your […]

Ottawa Heat Pump Financing: 4.33% Better Homes Loan

Written by RB Heating | Date: 07-08-2026

Due to Ottawa’s severe climate, a heat pump upgrade is one of the smartest investments homeowners can make. We make it easier with Ottawa heat pump financing through the city’s Better Homes Loan program. With a fixed rate of 4.33% and flexible repayment terms, this program is designed to help residents move to efficient, cold-climate […]

How to Choose the Right Furnace Exhaust Pipe for Your Home

Written by RB Heating | Date: 24-07-2026

At the time of furnace replacement, most homeowners ignore the selection of the right furnace exhaust pipe. It exhausts flue gases that are produced during the process of combustion. A failure of the exhaust pipe can cause leakage of flue gases. So, the right furnace exhaust pipe can prevent your furnace from corrosion, poor system […]

Boiler Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

Written by RB Heating | Date: 14-07-2026

Your boiler works harder than almost anything in your home. You probably think about it the least, right up until the morning it runs cold. Heating systems tend to fail quietly, and always on the worst possible day. A bit of steady upkeep shifts those odds firmly in your favour. Whether you handle the basics […]

410A Out: Use R-454B and R-32 in HVAC Systems

Written by RB Heating | Date: 10-07-2026

Buying an air conditioner or heat pump this year? Then you’ve already bumped into the R-410A phase-out in 2026. Old refrigerant’s heading out the door. Two new ones are stepping in. Here’s what that means for your house, minus the sales pitch. Why R-410A Is Being Phased Out R-410A kept Canadian homes cool for a […]

Types of Home Heating Systems: Which One Actually Fits Your Home?

Written by RB Heating | Date: 12-06-2026

So many heating options out there, right? Furnaces, heat pumps, boilers, radiant floors, and many others. We asked one of our senior comfort advisors at RB Heating Climatecare to break it down the way he does for customers every day. Here’s what he told us. “Where do I even start with home heating systems?” Honestly, […]

My Furnace Is On, But My House Is Still Cold – What’s Going On?

Written by RB Heating | Date: 10-06-2026

Last January, a homeowner in Kemptville called us about her furnace and said, “My furnace is running all day, but my house is still cold.” Her energy bill was climbing. Her house was still 14°C. She’d already Googled everything she could think of and was convinced the whole system needed replacing. It didn’t. Forty minutes […]

Breakdown of Furnace Installation Cost for Homeowners

Written by RB Heating | Date: 09-05-2026

It’s the middle of October, and I get the same calls: “My furnace makes a weird clunking sound, then goes quiet.” You grab your phone with no idea of the new furnace installation cost or replacing it with natural gas furnace. The same thing happened with one of my customers. He got different quotes ranging […]

How Often Should You Clean Your Air Ducts? HVAC Experts Break Down

Written by RB Heating | Date: 24-04-2026

Air ducts don’t really stop transporting air unless there’s a major failure. Mike Ford explains the frequency of how often you should clean air ducts. NADCA professionals recommend cleaning every 3 to 5 years, while the EPA does not recommend routine duct cleaning. Their stance supports that air ducts should be cleaned when necessary. Pro […]

Should You Turn Your AC Off When You Leave Your Home?

Written by RB Heating | Date: 30-03-2026

Every summer, homeowners wonder if turning off their AC really saves money. It depends on when to turn off the AC or adjust its settings rather than shutting it down completely. Make smarter decisions to avoid the need to fix home air conditioners damaged by constant on-off cycling. The Great Debate: Turning AC On and […]

How to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency

Ottawa Heat Pump Financing: 4.33% Better Homes Loan

How to Choose the Right Furnace Exhaust Pipe for Your Home

Boiler Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

410A Out: Use R-454B and R-32 in HVAC Systems

Types of Home Heating Systems: Which One Actually Fits Your Home?

My Furnace Is On, But My House Is Still Cold – What’s Going On?

Breakdown of Furnace Installation Cost for Homeowners

How Often Should You Clean Your Air Ducts? HVAC Experts Break Down

Should You Turn Your AC Off When You Leave Your Home?

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