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HRV vs ERV: Which Is Better For Cold Weather

By RB Heating | Date: 17-09-2021

Living in a cold climate calls for a dependable HVAC system. However, most homeowners are unaware that there are many different types of heating systems to choose from. There are also two types of recovery ventilators available:  HRV: heat recovery ventilator ERV: energy recovery ventilator While both deliver warm air throughout your home using a centralized mechanical system, understanding […]

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4 Things to Know About Your Water Heater

By RB Heating | Date: 29-08-2021

Your water heater provides the hot water you need for everyday tasks from bathing to dishwashing. If something goes wrong with it, you’ll soon discover living without hot water can be a real misery. It’s a good idea to be familiar with some of the common problems you can run into with your H2O heater […]

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Pros and Cons of Geothermal Energy: What You Should Know

By RB Heating | Date: 07-07-2021

Geothermal heating and cooling systems create a huge amount of hot or cold air with very little energy usage. What is the science behind geothermal energy? Below, we break down how it works and weigh the pros and cons of this HVAC system. How Geothermal Energy Heats Homes Essentially, far beneath our feet, the earth […]

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What You Should Know About HEPA Filters

By RB Heating | Date: 09-04-2021

There is a lot of buzz around HEPA filters. Are they really, better than other filters? And, if they are, what kind of benefits can you expect if you use an air purifier with a HEPA filter? Let the experts explain what you should know about HEPA filters.  What is a HEPA Filter and How […]

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Using the Earth’s Energy for Geothermal Heating and Cooling

By RB Heating | Date: 09-10-2019

You can harness geothermal energy to heat your home in the winter and cool your home in the summer. These systems are efficient, but will they live up to their reputation and save you money on your heating bills? Let’s discuss what you should really expect from a geothermal heating and cooling system and whether […]

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Fuel Oil Tank Replacement – What Ontario Homeowners need to know

By RB Heating | Date: 13-08-2019

Fuel Oil Tanks have been a hot topic for Ontario residents recently and we thought it would be worthwhile sharing what our customers are reporting and also the recent announcements about Ontario regulation changes. Upgrade to Geothermal Heating According to Statscan Fuel Oil Prices the average price of fuel oil has increased by 21% over […]

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Can Geothermal Heating and Cooling Increase a Home’s Resale Value?

By RB Heating | Date: 04-05-2019

Residential geothermal heating and cooling may still seem like science fiction to homeowners unacquainted with the concept, but the science behind it is relatively straightforward. The fundamental principle involved is heat transfer, which describes the movement of warmth from one space to another. Air conditioners and heat pumps run a liquid through a coil inside […]

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Rental Water Heater – CBC news article “homeowners duped”

By RB Heating | Date: 06-04-2018

Hot Water Heater Rentals Ontario homeowners have for decades been duped into overpriced water heater rental contracts. A lot of people don’t even realise there is a monthly rental fee included in their utility bill that they don’t need. Ontario brought in laws to prevent door to door salepeople scamming homeowners for new long term/overpriced […]

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Radon in Ontario Homes – What Homeowners Need to Know.

By RB Heating | Date: 08-02-2018

Radon in Eastern Ontario Radon is a naturally occurring gas that exists, at some level, in all homes in Ontario. It is colourless odourless and typically seeps into our home through the basement. Due to our geology and amount of time we spend inside in winter, Canada has a high risk of Radon in homes. […]

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