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Can a furnace blower motor be repaired?

Can a furnace blower motor be repaired?  Like any home appliance, your home’s furnace is not immune to wear and tear. Furnace issues come in all different shapes and sizes. However, if you’ve experienced a sudden breakdown or noticed reduced efficiency in your heating system, the culprit may very well be the furnace blower motor. […]Read More

How Often Should A Boiler Be Serviced?

How Often Should A Boiler Be Serviced? Maintaining the longevity, safety, and effectiveness of your home’s boiler requires routine servicing. But how often should you schedule a maintenance appointment? If this is something you’ve been wondering, join Home Aire Care as we break down the ins and outs of boiler maintenance requirements so you can […]Read More

How to improve furnace efficiency?

How to improve furnace efficiency? As the weather changes and the chill sets in, your dependable furnace system turns into one of the most valuable home appliances you can have, as it works tirelessly to keep you warm and comfortable. So, how can you make your home’s furnace more efficient? In this post, Home Aire […]Read More
Burning Smell from Furnace

Burning Smell from Furnace

If you’ve noticed that your furnace smells a little funky, or perhaps even like something might be burning, this could be an indication that there’s an issue with your heater. A furnace “burning” smell is very common the first time you turn on the unit at the beginning of the cold season, but if you […]Read More

AC unit not turning on

AC unit not turning on When the summer heat hits, you rely on your air conditioner to keep your home comfy and cool. However, there may be times when your air conditioning unit fails to function correctly, leaving you to deal with the sweltering heat. So, what can you do when this happens? Join the […]Read More

How does a heat pump work in winter

How does a heat pump work in the winter? Needless to say, winters across Canada can be chilly. Therefore, it’s absolutely essential that homeowners have a correctly operating heating source in order to keep their home interior comfortable. If you’re in the market for a new heating unit, you may have come across heat pumps […]Read More

Heat pump vs air conditioning

Heat Pump vs Air Conditioning Are you torn between a heat pump and an air conditioner for your cooling and heating requirements? It’s a common problem! While both options can keep you cool during the hottest times of the year, there are some significant differences between them. Air conditioners are solely for cooling, whereas heat […]Read More

Are heat pumps energy efficient

Are heat pumps energy efficient? If you’ve been looking for a new way to save money while maintaining a comfortable interior for you and your family, you may have already come across heat pumps. These HVAC systems have become more popular among homeowners, given their unique heating and cooling processes. However, what a lot of […]Read More

Are heat pumps worth it in Canada

Are heat pumps worth it in Canada? Heat pumps are undoubtedly becoming more popular amongst homeowners looking for dual heating and cooling solutions for their homes. But are heat pumps worth it in Canada? This is a question we often get here at Home Aire Care, which is why our team has put together this […]Read More

What Is A Heat Pump And How Does It Work

What is a heat pump, and how does it work? Have you ever wondered how a single system can heat and cool your home throughout the cold winter months and hot summers? A heat pump is a flexible and energy-efficient heating and cooling system that uses the transfer of heat to keep your home comfortable […]Read More
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The Canadian Buyer’s Guide to Air Conditioners: Home Aire Care Edition

Canadian Buyer’s Guide to Air Conditioners: Home Aire Care Edition Buying a new air conditioner is a big ticket task.  It’s not a quick trip to the store, or a one-and-done visit to a website; it’s not a decision you make lightly.  It’s a major investment that will have a long-term impact on you & […]Read More
7 Signs You Need a New Furnace Now

7 Signs You Need a New Furnace Now

7 Signs You Need a New Furnace Now Know When It’s Time to Let Go of Your Old Home Furnace Homeowner pop quiz: what are the signs to look for when your aging furnace has reached the end of its life? Is it obvious–like when it stops suddenly one cold winter day and no longer […]Read More

Give the Gift of Home Comfort for Christmas This Year!

Give The Gift Of Home Comfort For Christmas This Year! A Brand New Furnace & AC: The Perfect Christmas Combo A new furnace may not be the first thing that comes to mind as a Christmas gift for someone on your list – it’s a big-ticket item, but one that will be appreciated for decades […]Read More

Who Needs a Protection Plan, Anyway?

Who needs an HVAC protection plan and what are the benefits? When your furnace breaks, Home Aire Care Heating in Kingston and Trenton has you covered. Contact us today!Read More

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Home

Is your furnace at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning? Call Home Aire Care Heating to replace or inspect your furnace in Kingston and Trenton.Read More

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) & Coronavirus Covid-19

What can be done about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in respect to coronavirus Covid-19? Contact Home Aire Care Heating in Kingston & Trenton!Read More

Why Buying a Furnace Is Better Than Renting a Furnace

Why Buying a Furnace Is Better Than Renting a Furnace. Benefits of furnace ownership with Home Aire Care, serving Kingston, Trenton and surrounding areas. Read More
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Is Your Home’s Indoor Air Clean?

Is Your Home’s Indoor Air Clean? Find out what contaminants you and your family could be breathing in at home and the impact they can have on your health. You may not be able to see them, but the average house is a perfect petri dish for a whole host of dangerous pollutants that many […]Read More

Home Aire Care’s New Home Furnace Buying Guide

Home Aire Care’s New Home Furnace Buying Guide Expert Information on Home Heating Costs, Energy Efficiency, Installation & More for Kingston, Trenton and Area Homeowners Cost | Efficiency | When to Invest & What to Look for | Installation Whether it’s from age, wear & tear, or a breakdown that’s beyond fixing, replacing your home’s […]Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Central Air Conditioners

Everything You Need To Know About Central Air Conditioners If last summer’s heat was a bit much for your household, it might be time to consider air conditioners available to you. However, not all air conditioners are created equal.  Central air conditioning can be the bigger investment for cooling your home, but the value derived […]Read More

Your Guide to How To Protect Your Home From COVID-19

Your Guide To How To Protect Your Home From COVID-19 We are living in very interesting times. COVID-19 has crawled it’s way to every corner of the world, and most of us have felt its effect. For everyone’s protection, physical distancing is being practiced around the globe, causing people to hole up in their homes […]Read More

Why is HVAC Maintenance Important?

Why Is HVAC Maintenance Important? HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. HVAC maintenance can include furnace maintenance, air conditioner maintenance, and air filters. Regular HVAC maintenance can help you avoid costly repairs, make your system more efficient, and help improve both air quality and safety. How Do HVAC Systems Work? Furnaces For homes […]Read More

What is a SEER Rating and an AFUE Rating, and Why Do They Matter?

SEER Rating And AFUE Rating. Why Do They Matter? If you’re buying a new furnace or air conditioner, you’ll see SEER and AFUE ratings. So, what is a SEER rating and what is an AFUE rating?   SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) measures the cooling output of an air conditioner over a typical cooling season, divided by the energy it uses to do so, […]Read More

Four Benefits of Air Conditioner Maintenance and Why You Should Book Your Appointment Early

Book Your Air Conditioner Maintenance with Home Aire Care Ultimately, maintaining your air conditioner saves you money in repairs, replacement and utility costs. You’ll get more use from your air conditioner and it will cool your home reliably for many summers to come. Contact us at Home Aire Care to schedule your air conditioner maintenance early […]Read More

Tips from HAC for Better Efficiency

Tips From HAC For Better Efficiency Set thermostat at one temperature. Constant adjusting can cause higher utility costs. If using your thermostat as a setback type, limit the setbacks to twice a day such as when you are at work and when you are sleeping. Only setback the thermostat 6% of desired temperature. In the […]Read More

Spring Tips for Heating and Cooling

Spring Tips For Heating And Cooling Follow these tips to ensure your home has a smooth transition to the very welcome Spring Season! Fill your sump pit up to ensure your pump switches on an off correctly.  Make sure the discharge line on your sump pump is free and clear of ice and debris. Turn […]Read More

Home Comfort News for the Customers of Home Aire Care Heating and Cooling

News For Customers Of Home Aire Care Heating And Cooling Save Money on Heating and Cooling in Trenton, ON Fight Climate Change Home Aire Care is a proud Authorized GreenOn Dealer. What does that mean to you? A great opportunity to save money. To participate, an energy assessment of your home is required, and Home Aire Care can […]Read More

Fall 2017 Newsletter

Fall 2017 Newsletter – Home Aire Care Heating & Cooling Home Comfort News for the Customers of Home Air Care Heating & Cooling. Download Fall 2017 NewsletterRead More

Home Comfort Connection – Spring 2017

Home Comfort Connection – Spring 2017 Home Comfort News for the Customers of Home Air Care Heating & Cooling. Download Spring 2017 NewsletterRead More

Fall 2016 Newsletter

Fall 2016 Newsletter – Home Aire Care Heating & Cooling Home Comfort News for the Customers of Home Air Care Heating & Cooling. Download Fall 2016 NewsletterRead More

Don’t Let Dry Air Take Over Your Home

Don’t Let Dry Air Take Over Your Home Your Indoor Air Quality is More Important Than you Think Canada and winter go hand in hand – and whether you love our winter season or are counting the minutes until spring, you can count on a lot of snow, cold temperatures, and an abundance of winter […]Read More

What’s Your Ideal Furnace Filter MERV Rating?

What’s Your Ideal Furnace Filter MERV Rating? Furnace filters are one of the most commonly talked about furnace components, but a lot of people still don’t know how to properly maintain them. Furnace filters catch dust, hair and other debris in the air before the air enters the blower fan in your furnace. This subsequently improves […]Read More

Energy Prices are Being Raised in Ontario

Energy Prices Are Being Raised In Ontario If it seems like energy prices are rising every six months, that’s because they are. In May, the prices were set to 16.1¢/kWh during peak hours (11:00 am to 5:00 pm), 8.0¢/kWh during off-peak hours (7:00 pm to 7:00 am) and 12.2¢/kWh during mid peak hours (7:00 am […]Read More

Never Take a Cold Shower Again

Never Take A Cold Shower Again Sometimes a cold shower can be refreshing in the summer, but don’t forget how bad they can be in the winter. It’s hard enough getting out of your warm bed, it’s only going to make it harder if you’re fourth in line for the shower and your kids used […]Read More

Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Heating Systems Available

Stay Up-to-Date With The Latest Heating Systems Available Your home’s heating system can often be a mysterious machine. Many people choose not to understand them because they don’t believe it’s their concern. They’re not wrong, you can leave that part to us, but when you’re thinking of replacing your home comfort system, you should be […]Read More

Kingston’s A/C Winter Preparation Guide

Updated November 27, 2019 Kingston’s A/C Winter Preparation Guide Summer is over. It hurts us to say that, but it’s something we all have to accept. It’s fall now, but the season we’re all bracing ourselves for is winter. Fall is the time that we prepare for winter, making this a busy season for homeowners. […]Read More

New Home Comfort System Efficiencies!

New Home Comfort System Efficiencies! It seems that rising energy costs are becoming the new norm, making energy efficiency top of mind for many homeowners. On average, your home comfort system accounts for up to 44% of your energy bill, which is why it makes sense that your home comfort system would be the first […]Read More

Fall Furnace Tune-Up with Home Aire Care

Fall Furnace Tune-Up With Home Aire Care When’s the last time you considered the state of your furnace/air conditioner. Probably when it was costing you too much money or it stopped working altogether. This is perfectly logical because the two things everyone wants in an air conditioner or furnace is comfort and efficiency. To make […]Read More

Is Your System Low On Refrigerant?

Is Your System Low On Refrigerant? Air conditioners are complicated machines, and with complicated machines come complicated problems. That’s why we’re here. In Kingston, Trenton, Belleville and the surrounding area, we diagnose your system and provide heating and/or cooling solutions. A common problem we can encounter is problems with refrigerant charge (amount). There is no […]Read More

The 3 Most Common Air Conditioner Problems

The 3 Most Common Air Conditioner Problems Summer has arrived late and with a vengeance in the Kingston/Trenton area. That means that the uncomfortable, force-you-to-turn-on-your-A/C temperatures are here. You may have turned on your air conditioner and it might not be working quite as well as you expected it to. If that is the case, […]Read More

Summer HVAC Tips

Summer HVAC Tips Summer arrived a couple weeks ago, but it’s finally starting to feel like summer. The heat has arrived and it’s already starting to affect our comfort. To combat the effects of a scorching hot summer day, we’ve got some summer cooling tips for you. Take care of these to not only keep comfortable, but […]Read More

Does Rain Harm Your Air Conditioner?

Does Rain Harm Your Air Conditioner? Your air conditioner is going to spend all of its life outside, so should you be worried about what Mother Nature plans on throwing at it? In a word, no. Air conditioners are built with the elements in mind, and there is a wide range of weather conditions your […]Read More

Our New Blog Has the Answers to All Your Home Comfort Needs

Our New Blog Has the Answers To All Your Needs What’s the best way to maintain your desired comfort settings while remaining cost efficient? That’s the million-dollar question in the heating and cooling industry. Savings on your HVAC costs could mean that new screen TV you’ve been eyeing for months or that trip down south […]Read More