by Oria | Oct 20, 2026 | Maintenance
Quick answer: Check your furnace filter monthly and replace it every 1–3 months, or every 6–12 months for a 4–5 inch media filter. Keep vents and outdoor vent pipes clear, test carbon monoxide alarms monthly, and replace the humidifier pad each fall. Book a...
by Oria | Apr 14, 2023 | Maintenance
Quick answer: Yes, for most Ottawa homes regular HVAC maintenance is worth it. A furnace or AC tune-up costs $120 to $200 per system, while common repairs run $150 to $1,200 and major parts up to $3,500. Yearly service catches cheap failures early, keeps efficiency...
by Oria | Apr 11, 2023 | Maintenance
Quick answer: The most useful AC maintenance tips are to change the furnace filter, keep 60 cm clear around the outdoor unit, rinse cottonwood fluff off the coil in June, keep the condensate drain flowing, run the fan on Auto at 24–25 °C, and book a $120 – $200 spring...
by Oria | Jan 13, 2023 | Maintenance
Quick answer: Change a standard 1-inch furnace filter every 1 to 3 months, and a 4- or 5-inch media filter every 6 to 12 months. Most Ottawa homes do best with a MERV 8 to MERV 11 filter. Change it monthly during peak winter and summer, or more often with pets,...
by Oria | Jan 13, 2023 | Maintenance
Quick answer: The ideal indoor humidity in an Ottawa winter is about 30–40% on mild days, dropping to 25% around −20 °C and 20% near −30 °C. Lower the setting as it gets colder to avoid window condensation and mould. A furnace humidifier keeps humidity steady, but its...
